Conor Hourihane

Barnsley's Conor McCarthy scores an own goal, to gift Derby County the lead (Picture: PA)

Michael Duff sees Barnsley FC progress despite soft defeat to Derby County

Barnsley's Conor McCarthy scores an own goal, Derby County's first of the game during the Sky Bet League One match at Pride Park Stadium. Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire.

Derby County 2 Barnsley 1: Tykes suffer narrow defeat at Pride Park

POPULAR FIGURE: David McGoldrick had a good relationship with the Sheffield United fans in his four seasons

David McGoldrick follows Conor Hourihane from Sheffield United to Derby County

RELEASED: Conor Hourihane will leave Aston Villa at the end of the month after spending last season on loan at Sheffield United. Picture: Getty Images.

Sheffield United loanee Conor Hourihane released by parent club Aston Villa

CONFIDENT: Sheffield United's on-loan midfielder Conor Hourihane Picture: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Blades combining experience and youth to promising effect

RECOVERY: Sheffield United playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White

Morgan Gibbs-White and Conor Hourihane find time a healer ahead of decisive game

HUGE GOAL: Iliman Ndiaye scored for the third time in four matches

Queens Park Rangers 1 Sheffield United 3 - player ratings

SAVE: Barnsley's Brad Collins denies Morgan Gibbs-White of Sheffield United

Sheffield United flick the switch to punish dozing Barnsley and claim 2-0 win

Sheffield United's 4,275 travelling fans at Coventry. Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

Coventry 4 Sheffield Utd 1: Blades fans see side go from sublime to ridiculous

Sheffield United midfielder Conor Hourihane is being 'managed' Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Coventry v Sheff Utd: No rest as Blades go full-on in bid to be contender

LATE BLOW: Sheffield United's players show their dismay following Nottingham Forest's equaliser at Bramall Lane. Picture: Darren Staples/Sportimage

Sheffield United: Injuries bite to leave Blades with fewer options

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Sheffield United host Nottingham Forest at Bramall Lane tonight. Picture: PA Wire.

Is Sheffield United v Forest on TV? - Channel, kick-off time and team news

Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: Sportimage.

Sheffield United's Paul Heckingbottom gives an update on Baldock and Hourihane

Sheffield United's Conor Hourihane - right - has proved an effective central midfield partner for Oliver Norwood. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Sheff Utd v Swansea: The midfield pairing that offers Blades plenty of variety

Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)

Paul Heckingbottom on Sander Berge, John Fleck, Oli Norwood & Conor Hourihane

HEADER: Jack Robinson celebrates scoring Sheffield United's second goal

Sheffield United's two-minute spell makes difference in first win of 2022

On a winner: Paul Heckingbottom, manager of Sheffield United.

Red card spurs Sheffield United fightback

FRUSTRATIONS: Slavisa Jokanovic has been unable to coax consistency out of Sheffield United

Paul Heckingbottom set to replace Slavisa Jokanovic as Sheffield United manager

Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic tries to encourage his players in Tuesday night's 2-1 home loss to Millwall. Picture: Sportimage

Slavisa Jokanovic on the decision to replace Sheffield United's Conor Hourihane

Billy Sharp of Sheffield Utd celebrates scoring the winning goal. Picture: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Sheffield United’s patience is rewarded by Billy Sharp

IMPRESSIVE: But Sander Berge's goal was not the matchwinner

Sheffield United 2 Preston North End 2 - player ratings
Emil Riis's stoppage-time equaliser denied Sheffield United a second consecutive win.

Sheffield United midfielder Conor Hourihane. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Conor Hourihane on his Barnsley and Irish links aiding his Sheffield United move

Sweden's goalkeeper Robin Olsen. Picture: AP Photo/Petr David Josek

‘Clean minds’ can help Sheffield United kickstart season

SIGNING: Sweden's Robin Olsen has joined Sheffield United on loan from Roma

Goalkeeper Robin Olsen's Sheffield United debut threatened by red tape

Morgan Gibbs-White. Picture: Getty Images.

Sheffield United line up loan move for Wolves midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White

Former Barnsley captain Conor Hourihane, who has joined Sheffield United on loan from Aston Villa.

Sheffield United complete signing of former Barnsley FC captain Conor Hourihane

OPENER: Fraizer Campbell celebrates with Pipa after scoring the first goal of the game. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Huddersfield 4 Swansea 1 - Terriers blow Swans away in hectic seven-minute spell

ENCOURAGED: Paul Warne. Picture: Getty Images

Paul Warne encouraged by Rotherham United's display in defeat to Swansea City

MATCH ACTION: Rotherham United 1-3 Swansea City. Picture: Getty Images.

Rotherham United 1 Swansea City 3 - Clinical visitors down Millers

Paul Warne. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Rotherham Unted v Swansea City - Millers in good shape to get out of trouble

Villa Park before today's game

Aston Villa 0 Sheffield United 0 - the Premier League makes a subdued return

Republic of Ireland's Jeff Hendrick (centre left) appears dejected as Denmark's Kasper Schmeichel (1) and Mathias Jorgensen (13) celebrate victory with team-mates after the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifying match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.(Picture: PA).

Concern for Sheffield United as John Egan leaves Ireland’s heartbreaking draw wi...
Matt Doherty’s late header was not enough to send the Republic of Ireland to the Euro 2020 finals as they came up just short in a tense encounter with old foes Denmark.

Friends reunited: Barnsleys Alex Mowatt and Leedss Kalvin Phillips in their days together with the Whites in 2016. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Barnsley v Leeds United - I’m dying to play well against my former club, says Al...

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish (centre left) and James Chester (centre right) celebrate with the trophy after winning the Sky Bet Championship Play-off final at Wembley Stadium, London. (Picture: PA).

Royal seal of approval as Aston Villa return to Premier League

Barnsley's Cameron McGeehan: Sights on second promotion.

Barnsley v Coventry City: Make room for us on the gallery of heroes, says Camero...

New deal offered: To Barnsley's Alex Mowatt, left.

Barnsley determined not to be caught napping over contracts this time

Barnsley's Dimitri Cavare: Hit back.

Reds chief Paul Heckingbottom issues '˜no fear' mantra

Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane scored against former club Barnsley in a 3-1 win Picture: Scott Heavey/PA

Aston Villa 3 Barnsley 1: Bad start costly, says Reds boss Heckingbottom

Gary Gardner: Misses out against parent club.

Aston Villa v Barnsley: Reds are talking way out of trouble

Barnsley FC chief exec Gauthier Ganaye. (Picture: Scott Merrylees)

Barnsley exclusive Pt 1: Long-term vision can stabilise Reds '“ Gauthier Ganaye

Barnsley travel to Reading hoping to bounce back from their disappointing display in Saturdays derby defeat to Leeds United (Picture: James Hardisty).

Reading v Barnsley: Heckingbottom still rates play-off losers Reading

Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom (Picture: Jon Buckle/PA Wire).

Barnsley boss Heckingbottom turns deaf ear to '˜white noise' of speculation

Conor Hourihane scored against Leeds United in his final appearance for Barnsley

Conor Hourihane showed '˜bit of class' in Barnsley exit - Heckingbottom

Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom.

Barnsley boss Heckingbottom could follow McCarthy's template

Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom.
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Get the balance right, says Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom

Barnsley's Andy Yiadom.

Barnsley in Yiadom talks to extinguish exit fears

Marley Watkins scored ten goals for Barnsley in the Championship

Barnsley striker Marley Watkins agrees to join Championship rivals Norwich City

Video: More to come from Barnsley's in-demand MacDonald, insists Paul Heckingbot...

flashpoint: Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal was sent to the stands last weekend at Aston Villa for contesting a decision by referee Lee Probert. (Picture: Steve Ellis)

Sheffield Wednesday v Reading: Carlos Carvalhal vows to keep his cool in heat of...

Owls boss Carlos Carvalhal

'˜I did not offend anyone' - Owls boss Carlos Carvalhal stays upbeat despite bei...

Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Barnsley ready to engage in busy summer of recruitment

Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner with match winner Huddersfield Town's Tommy Smith

Analysis: David Wagner enjoys happy return to dugout as Huddersfield Town keep h...

Rotherham's Paul Warne.

Rotherham United 0 Aston Villa 2: '˜We are doing all we can to stop the rot'

Will Vaulks scored in his own net in the second half

Rotherham United 0 Aston Villa 2: Millers slip further towards Championship trap...

Barnsley head coach Paul Heckingbottom.

Derby County v Barnsley: Reds out to prove they are a top attraction in double b...

Huddersfield Town's Izzy Brown returns to the New York Stadium

Romantic thoughts of promotion - five key pointers for tonight

Tom Bradshaw beats Jack Price to a high ball in
Barnsley's recent game with Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Aston Villa v Barnsley: Conor Hourihane reunion underlines Reds' progress

Barnsley's manager Paul Heckingbottom

Key lessons must be learned, says Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom

Barnsley head coach Paul Heckingbottom (
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Barnsley v Wolves: Paul Heckingbottom hopes Tykes have seen last of January exit...

COMING THROUGH: Barnsley's Adam Hammill challenged between Rotherham's Richie Smallwood and Joe Mattock.. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

HIGHLIGHTS: See how Barnsley edged out Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United