Valiant City twice came from behind to earn a point as Keith Millen took charge of a home game for the first time since being made manager. Andy Gray fired the Tykes in front from the penalty spot after just four minutes and doubled the lead soon afterwards as the visitors exploited some sloppy defending. But spirited City showed what they are made of, netting twice in the space of two minutes through Marvin Elliott and recent signing Albert Adomah to restore parity. Adam Hammill put Barnsley back in front six minutes after the break, only for City to come back once again, David Clarkson netting from the penalty spot after Ivan Sproule had been brought down by Jay McEveley.
Bristol Evening Post
Battling Bristol and Barnsley produced a six-goal thriller to share the points at Ashton Gate.
Mail on Sunday
Tykes pegged back as Millen`s men fight back Bristol City and Barnsley shared the points in a six-goal thriller at Ashton Gate. Keith Millen's first home game as Robins boss got off to the worst possible start as his side fell two goals behind inside the opening 12 minutes. Andy Gray scored both times, the first from the penalty spot. However, things suddenly improved for Millen`s side and quick-fire goals from Marvin Elliott and Albert Adomah put City back on level terms before the halfway point of the first half. Adam Hammill`s deflected strike shortly after the break restored Barnsley`s lead before David Clarkson completed the scoring from the penalty spot.
Sunday Mirror
Mark Robins was furious that Barnsley threw away a two-goal lead. The Tykes were in cruise control as Andy Gray fired them 2-0 up in 12 minutes. First he netted from the spot after Hugo Colace was fouled by Cole Skuse. Then he netted from close range. But keeper Luke Steele's gaffe gifted Marvin Elliott a goal for 2-1 and Albert Adomah curled in a leveller. Adam Hammill's deflected shot put Tykes in front but Lee Johnson was fouled to allow David Clarkson to net from the spot. Boss Robins groaned: "We conceded poor goals." City boss Keith Millen said: "The response from the players, and their effort, was terrific."
News of the World
Bristol City boss Keith Millen has urged his side to tighten up at the back after they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Barnsley. Andy Gray bagged two goals inside the opening 12 minutes to put the Tykes in control, before Marvin Elliott and Albert Adomah scored to pull City level. Adam Hammill put Barnsley in front once again early in the second half and it took a 62nd-minute penalty from David Clarkson to earn the home side a point. Millen said: "We have to defend an awful lot better and I have told the players that. I'm not going to pick out individuals, but we were wide open at times.
Yahoo Eurosport
Bristol City moved to redress their striker shortage by signing Brett Pitman from League One newcomers Bournemouth. The 22-year-old Jersey-born forward has agreed terms and the deal, believed to be worth £800,000 in total, is subject to him passing a medical examination at Ashton Gate on Monday.
Bristol Evening Post
Bristol City are set to sign Bournemouth striker Brett Pitman if he passes a medical on Monday. The clubs announced on Saturday that an undisclosed fee had been agreed, while Pitman, 22, has agreed personal terms. The news comes days after Premier League newcomers Blackpool had a bid accepted for Pitman, but the Jersey-born front man turned the move down.
BBC Sport
Bristol City are hoping to finalise a move for Ipswich striker Jon Stead by Monday.
Sky Sports
