Last Updated: Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:55
Barnsley goalkeeper Luke Steele praised the professional nature of his side as they won 3-1 at MK Dons to advance to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
A brace from Chris Dagnall and a Marlon Harewood strike were enough to see off the Dons, who scored a consolation through Dean Bowditch and had Alan Smith sent off in injury time.
There was also a serious injury to Barnsley midfielder Kelvin Etuhu and an altercation between Tykes' boss David Flitcroft and an MK Dons supporter.
Steele was a member of the Barnsley team who reached the semi-finals of the competition in 2008 and he is hopeful they can reach that stage once more.
When asked if he believed the team were capable of replicating the performance of five years ago Steele said: "Definitely, I love the FA Cup like every player I'm sure does and should.
"It was a big match and the manager said before the game that we are fighting for a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and when someone says it out loud it hits you that you've been in the situation before."
A shock 2-1 win at Liverpool in the fifth round set Barnsley up for a quarter-final clash with Chelsea in 2008 and they upset the odds to reach a Wembley semi-final that they ultimately lost to Cardiff.
Steele reckons the win over MK Dons was just as important as the success at Anfield and said Barnsley did not underestimate their lower-league opponents.
He said: "It was as big as that because we are into the quarter finals and there are only eight teams left, it is a marvellous challenge.
"Whoever we get it is not an issue, I was pleased with the last draw - coming here was still a massive challenge but the manager drilled it into us that we couldn't let off."
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