The 7 Barnsley FC players who are leaving on a free next summer

Here’s a list of Barnsley players who are set to depart on the expiration of their contracts at the end of this season, as things stand.

Barnsley’s start to the season has been positive, currently sitting in the play-offs despite concerns after their coach’s departure.

The team needs to continue performing well and not become complacent, especially with other clubs doing even better.

The article also discusses players whose contracts are expiring next summer, highlighting the potential need for the team to secure new deals and maintain stability for future success.

Even though Barnsley find themselves a bit behind the top two at this stage, their start to the season can be counted as a very positive one.

Currently sitting in the play-offs, that’s a good achievement and even though they were expected to do well after reaching the play-offs last term, it was unclear how they were going to get on after Michael Duff’s departure.

Duff’s successor Neill Collins has done well so far though, managing attack well and defend admirably for much of the campaign.

Perhaps they knew they were going to enjoy a good start after their 7-0 win against Port Vale on the opening day – but they needed to back that up with other positive results and this is what they have been able to do.

They can’t afford to rest on their laurels though, especially with the likes of Portsmouth and Oxford United doing even better than them.

Whilst Collins focuses on getting results in the short term, it’s up to those behind the scenes to give the Tykes the best chance of success in the long term.

Getting players tied down to new deals could be crucial to provide stability and speaking of contracts, we take a look at the players who are currently set to walk away from Oakwell for nothing next summer.

Ben Killip

Killip is currently the Tykes’ backup stopper – but his game time has been limited by loanee Liam Roberts.

The Tykes have the option to extend his contract by a further year and you feel they may take up that option with Brad Collins leaving, although the South Yorkshire could potentially bring in a new stopper next summer.