Barnsley: We must take responsibility for defensive issues says Reds winger

Despite bouncing back from being two goals down against Bristol City tin earn a point, the Reds conceded twice from set-pieces in a game they could have won.

"It’s massively frustrating,” said Thomas. "We’ve been working on defensive stuff like stopping free-kicks and crosses. We’re in the Championship and if someone switches off - especially against a side like Bristol City - they’ve got the players to punish you.

"Us as players and the players out there have got to take responsibility. I think we got our reward in the end. We deserved at least a draw.

"The fans weren’t very happy and they have every right to be, being 2-0 down with 20 minutes to play. But us and all the players made them go home happy in the end. To come back and get a draw is a good result and, hopefully, will spur us on to get three points."

Barnsley have now conceded 29 goals so far this season - more than any other club in the Championship - but the former Derby County man wants the fighting spirit to finally bring three points in a relegation showdown at home to Stoke City on Saturday.

“We need a little bit of luck,” he added. “When you’re down the bottom it’s harder to get three points as you don’t get that bit of luck.

“It’s still early days in the season but it’s a massive game next Saturday (against Stoke). We’re at home so have that to our advantage and I’m sure we can pick up three points against Stoke."