Source: Team_Talk
Mixed feelings for Tykes boss
Goalkeeper Julian Speroni almost single-handedly kept Barnsley at bay at Oakwell as Crystal Palace picked up what could prove to be a precious point in their battle against relegation from the Championship.Paul Hart's side were on the back foot for much of the game as Barnsley looked to bounce back from their 6-1 thumping at leaders Newcastle last time out.But the hosts could not find a way past an inspired Speroni and Palace held on to claim a share of the spoils.Robins said: "I am glad we kept a clean sheet after last week's hammering.I am pleased with our keeper (David Preece) after last week's performance. He is a professional and has worked at his game. He hasn't had a massive amount to do but what he has done has been good."I thought we were good value for the three points. On another day we could have had three or four goals but I am pleased with the performance."He added: "Crystal Palace came and did a job and I thought their keeper was excellent and kept them in the game."Barnsley should have wrapped the points up by half-time but their last touch always let them down.In the fifth minute Adam Hamill's cross from the right found Filipe Teixeira but he chipped the ball over from eight yards.Two minutes later Hamill hit a right foot shot from the edge of the area over.Their best chance came when Daniel Bogdanovic beat the Palace offside trap and raced 20 yards into their area.He tried to place the ball past Julian Speroni but the keeper caught it.Minutes later, Bogdanovic was again denied by the keeper when his shot from the edge of the area was palmed round the post.Teixeira also missed a good chance in the second half and Ryan Shotton saw his header saved.Palace boss Paul Hart said: "I thought (Speroni) was excellent.Week after week he goes about his job; I think he is a terrific goalkeeper."He added: "I am delighted with the result. I think we weren't firing on all cylinders. We showed tremendous courage."The senior players were a great example for all the younger players."We are in a tricky situation and if we had not had the points deducted we would be challenging for the play offs."