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    Quote Originally Posted by tommy_c12000 View Post
    Delighted for him, he has had a great season and seems like a good guy. Until the destination is definitely championship, I wouldn’t be saying he’s a must have in the squad for a look. Hopefully he will continue to go from strength to strength, but needs to be playing championship football at a minimum next season. Still only 22
    Player of the match, player of the season and integral to their promotion push, he’s made a much bigger impact in this division than Knight. Well worth a look, given our paucity in midfield.

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    Think he'll be playing championship football next season whether Barnsley get promoted or not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by elatedscum View Post
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    I'm not sure if "slow" is quite the right description, but I do still think he lacks the athleticism needed to be a successful Premier League player. Hope I'm wrong, because he's a really talented footballer, no question, and I'd love him to succeed after what was done to him at Celtic. If you could put his technical ability together with Jack Taylor's physical ability you'd have some player on your hands.
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    Disappointment for Luca and Barnsley as a last second winner in extra time sees Wednesday promoted. Luca missed a great chance in extra time which you'd have fancied him to score or at least test the keeper but scuffed his shot. Fatigue more than likely playing it's part as players were out on their feet in extra time.

    Overall it's been a good season for the lad after leaving Celtic and would be great to see him move up a level but feel it might be a season too early as Barnsley will surely want a pretty penny to let him go. Still has two years at a minimum on his contract.

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    What a chance it was too...

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    Yeah it was a bad, bad miss. Fatigue probably a factor at that stage. Still... somewhat of a breakout season for him, credit to him.

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    Tell me about it. He just took his eye off the ball for a split second and the rest is history. I sat just level with it and thought he must score. Still one of the stand out players in Division One this season and would be surprised if he doesn't get an offer from a neighbouring Yorkshire club in the Championship.
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    Michael Duff appointed Swansea manager. Wonder whether he’ll bring Connell with him? By

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    Signs a new four year contract with a club option for a fifth year. Same day Barnsley announced the contract the EFL announced that they have charged Barnsley in relation to multiple breaches (five) regarding the club's ownership and have charged two former directors for causing those breaches.

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    Barnsley are in financial trouble at the moment, the contract could just be to ensure that if they have to sell him, they will get a transfer fee for him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tetsujin1979 View Post
    Barnsley are in financial trouble at the moment, the contract could just be to ensure that if they have to sell him, they will get a transfer fee for him.
    Perhaps, but at the same time, he's still just 22, he's fit, happy, the fans absolutely ADORE him and it must be a great feeling for him after his time in Scotland.

    https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/20...ell-interview/

    Seems like a nice lad. One to keep a real eye on, he has a serious amount of class.

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    Connell has an illness which his club are "just getting to the bottom of". His condition is improving slowly, but there is no definitive timescale regarding his return.
    Barnsley FC head coach Neill Collins gives an update on the condition of Luca Connell and his thoughts on whether Coventry City target Liam Kitching is distracted by transfer talk | Yorkshire Post

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    After a really good season and new contract in the summer, he hasn't featured at all for Barnsley so far.
    This is the latest, about a week ago from his manager. It doesn't sound good at all.

    Midfielder Connell has been out all season with illness. Collins said: “I am concerned for Luca as a Barnsley player and person. I just want him to get healthy and get back. He’s working hard and we all are to make sure we get him back. But these things take time.”

    https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/ar...oser-to-return
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