http://www.barnsleyfc.org.uk/bbs/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=15614&posts=1 "No players are for sale - certainly not for a few hundred thousand quid. If someone came in for a player for 2 or 3 million pounds then obviously the board would scratch their head and give it thought but he pointed out that this isn’t realistic in today’s transfer market. There aren’t any plans for players to be sold and it hasn’t been discussed – the board have backed Andy Ritchie to build the squad he wanted so their not about to start breaking it up."
I think in fairness that the statement made there related to players that hadn't expressly stated a desire to leave. No point keeping a player against their will and all that. I'm disappointed, but I'd think we'll replace him in some shape or form. If Howard and McPhail play like they did last Saturday for the rest of the season, we won't miss him. But we do need to bring a loanee in as cover. Otherwise I can see Reidy being the alternate option in midfield.