Barnsley's manager was the target for verbal abuse purely because he is from a rival city - and played for Swansea City.

He also saw his team dismantled 3-0 by FA Cup finalists Cardiff City.
But Davey had a kind word for Cardiff, saying: "The achievement of Dave Jones and his team in reached the FA Cup final is outstanding.

"It's great for the Championship and it's great for Wales. I wish them well."

This was by no means a disaster for Barnsley, after all, they were already safe from relegation, but it was simply Cardiff City's day in their last match before the FA Cup final.
There could have been more City goals despite a spirited contribution from Barnsley. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink had three or four chances, but failed to put them away on a day when the Bluebirds were flying high.

Barnsley set up with a 5-3-2 formation, playing Bobby Hassell in a three-man central defensive unit alongside Dennis Souza and Lewin Nyatanga.

Marciano Van Homoet and Rob Kozluk were in the wing-back roles with Istvan Ferenczi and skipper Jon Macken leading the attack.

Teenage midfield player Jacob Butterfield, 17, was handed his first start, while 16-year-old Jamile Adam was promoted to the Championship squad for the first time.

Adam was among the Barnsley substitutes, while the injured Brian Howard missed out.

Jamal Campbell-Ryce was surprisingly among the starters for Barnsley. He has been troubled by injuries and it was felt he would be rested for this final match of the season, but he was in the starting line-up.

There was drama before kick-off when Welsh international Danny Nardiello pulled up during the warm-up. He approached referee Clive Penton and Barnsley put 17th man Cim Christensen on the bench instead of Nardiello.

Around 200 supporters followed Barnsley to South Wales and were highly vocal in celebrating their teams success in avoiding relegation trouble.

Barnsley started brightly and their passing game was full of tempo and movement.

It was Cardiff City who had the early chances.

Goalkeeper Luke Steele saved with his legs from a fierce Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink shot, while he was beaten by the same player a few minutes later.

Steele could only match, relieved, as Hasselbaink's blockbuster fly inches wide from 20 yards.

Barnsley's keeper was left helpless again when Peter Whittingham smashed a shot goalwards on the half volley. The ball hit the top of the crossbar on its way out of play.

Teenager Butterfield went closest to scoring for the visitors when he robbed Joe Ledley 10 yards outside the home penalty area and powered forward.

Dutch defender Loovens forced Butterfield wide, but the still fired back across goal and keeper Peter Enckelman was happy to see the effort go wide.

Cardiff went ahead after 44 minutes when Hasselbaink, taking up a position wide on the right, played a pass inside for Loovens. He flicked on for Ledey, who chested down and rolled the ball inside for Parry.

The Welsh international, fired low into the corner and proved a point in the process. Parry has been out injured for more than a month and this was the workout to prove he is ready for the FA Cup final.

Soon after half-time Barnsley sent on Sam Togwell for Hassell with Van Homoet slotting into the back three.

Cardiff then went 2-0 ahead after 50 minutes when, from a Peter Whittingham throw, Kevin McNaughton crossed. Ledley moved in as the ball dropped and goalkeeper Steele misjudged it, allowing the cross to spill over the line.

It was 3-0 on 63 minutes. Hasselbaink tried what wouldhave been a spectacular volley as the ball flew high into the air and fell in front of him.

His effort was poor, flying across the penalty area and taking a deflection before Ledley ran in, darted past a defender and slotted in
low from an angle.

Source: Barnsley Star