Robins has only eyes for the Robins
Written by Editor on Thursday 22nd October 2009

Mark Robins is refusing to get carried away with Tuesday's Carling Cup tie with Manchester United and is putting his focus on Saturday's Championship match against Bristol City on the top of his priority list.

You could forgive everyone, from the backroom staff to the players, thinking only of playing against Manchester United, but it is not the case. Mark Robins has firmly focused the team solely on the next game - Bristol City at Oakwell.

Describing the league as their 'bread and butter' he is giving little away on his thoughts beyond Saturday. For the ex-Manchester United player, he is looking at that game as a bonus match and three points at the weekend as their top priority.

A fully fit squad will be at his disposal, although the game may come just too soon for Bobby Hassell, which will be a huge boost as Barnsley look to bounce back from a last minute defeat at Nottingham Forest and get back on the winning path.

One thing that is certain regardless of the result against the Robins - there will be changes on Tuesday night as several members of the squad are cup-tied, including the influential Stoke City pairing of Shotton and Dickinson.

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