Accepted wisdom suggests that knockout games are cagey, claustrophobic affairs. If ever there were a quartet of semi-finalists to blow away that truism, this season’s Champions Cup has found them.
Bolton Wanderers centre-back Eoin Toal expects nothing more than a tough test at Barnsley on Friday night, regardless of recent league form.
Middlesbrough's Under-21s are heading for Germany this summer to take part in a pre-season tournament - and fans are being urged to join Red Faction in making the trip to support Boro