Barnsley manager Gerhard Struber has admitted reports defender Bambo Diaby had allegedly failed a drug test were distracting for his players ahead of the 3-0 defeat to Preston.
Preston boss Alex Neil praised his side’s performance after they climbed up to sixth place in the Sky Bet Championship table following a comfortable 3-0 win at struggling Barnsley.
Preston boss Alex Neil warned “nobody has any divine right to beat anyone” as his side look to continue their play-off push at Barnsley on Tuesday night.
Niclas Eliasson struck an 87th minute winner as Bristol City maintained their push for a Championship play-off spot with a 1-0 victory over Barnsley at Ashton Gate.
