<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="629" border="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><div class="mxb"><div class="sh"></div></div></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="416"><font size="2">Barnsley boss Andy Ritchie has revealed he is confident of signing Celtic winger Anthony McParland on a long-term deal before the end of the week. The 23-year-old joined the League One promotion chasers on trial at the beginning of the month after being told he is free to leave the Bhoys. </p> And Ritchie said: "The chairman has agreed terms with the player. </p> "There shouldn't be any problems and hopefully he'll be in the squad to face Tranmere on Saturday."</p></font></td></tr></tbody></table>
Seems to have impressed in the reserves... as has Coulson, but can't sign him til end of the season.</p> I trust Ritchie's eye for talent. He's done ok so far......</p>