TYKES PROVE A POINT TO ISMAEL

Lions are held as new boss looks on

- Matt Wright

ADAM Murray is looking forward to getting to know new Barnsley head coach Valerien Ismael, after his spell in caretaker charge came to an end with a draw at Millwall.

Former Bayern Munich and Crystal Palace defender Ismael was appointed as Gerhard Struber’s successor on Friday and is tasked with igniting the Tykes’ season.

The 45-year-old Frenchman was given a watching brief at The Den and he witnessed a battling performance from his new side.

The only frustration from the visitors’ point of view was that they conceded so soon after Alex Mowatt’s spectacular opener, as Jake Cooper’s header earned a share of the spoils for the Lions.

Murray said: “I don’t know a great deal about him, but obviously we know coming into the club he’ll fit our philosophy.