Port Vale v Barnsley FC: David McGoldrick admits 'we can’t keep being inconsistent like this'
Barnsley veteran David McGoldrick has conceded the Reds cannot continue to lack consistency during games.
There was a clear improvement away at Wigan Athletic on New Year’s Day, but it came too late.
By the time the Reds shifted into second gear, Wigan were a goal to the good courtesy of Dara Costelloe.
Adam Phillips equalised to secure a 1-1 draw on the road, yet it is wins Barnsley need to turn their season around.
David McGoldrick eyes consistency
As reported by the Barnsley Chronicle, experienced marksman McGoldrick said: "The first half wasn’t acceptable. We all know that. We worked all week tirelessly on what we need to do but we weren't at the races. It’s getting a bit frustrating.
“We can’t put our finger on why. There is no excuse for it. It’s just not good enough, for the players we all think we are. We have to do better.
"The second half we came out and showed more quality, more belief and were more on the front foot. We did the simple things right. We got a goal and had chances to win it.
"We have to take that into the next game but we take one step forward and one big step back. We can’t keep being inconsistent like this. People will probably say it’s the same old story but we’re trying to put it right and we’re going to have to."
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Port Vale in flux - and an injury doubt
Port Vale recently sacked former Barnsley defender Darren Moore as their boss and installed lead first-team coach Jamie Smith as caretaker.
In his first game in temporary charge, Port Vale dismantled Blackpool in a stunning 5-1 victory.
Marc Roberts is a doubt for the battle with League One’s basement boys having missed the Wigan trip with an Achilles problem.
Reds boss Conor Hourihane said: “It’s not as bad as maybe we first thought. He will have a scan and it’s just how quickly it settled down.”