Barnsley FC make decision on future of Leo Farrell as Scunthorpe United boss Andy Butler confirms next step
Barnsley are set to welcome Leo Farrell back into their ranks following the conclusion of his loan spell at Scunthorpe United.
The 20-year-old was sent to the National League at the beginning of the month for a 28-day loan spell.
He has impressed for the Iron, registering four goals in seven games under the tutelage of former Doncaster Rovers stalwart Andy Butler.
However, Barnsley have decided against extending his loan stay with the fifth-tier club.
Leo Farrell decision made
Butler told BBC Radio Humberside: “Barnsley have decided not to extend the loan purely because I think Tom Bradshaw is injured for them.
“We wish him all the best because he’s been a very good signing for us and a very good person as well. All the lads gave him a little round of applause. That’s what happens with loan players - they do well and they go back.”
Farrell has made six senior appearances for Barnsley and is yet to open his account for the club at senior level.
However, with the Reds short on options in attack, he could get some minutes as Conor Hourihane’s side look to end the season on a high.
Farrell has now impressed for two non-league clubs, having previously starred in the frontline of West Yorkshire minnows Guiseley.
Barnsley’s attack
Barnsley have recently been reliant on 38-year-old David McGoldrick, who is a classy operator but may need his minutes managing in the run-in.
The Reds did manage to get Bradshaw in on loan from Oxford United but the absence of Davis Keillor-Dunn, who was sold to Wrexham in the winter window, has been felt.
Hourihane’s side are winless across their last four league games and have scored a modest four goals during that time.
13th-placed Barnsley are set to return to action on Good Friday, when they will make the trip to the Pirelli Stadium to battle 18th-placed Burton Albion.