 After two goals in five games he returned to the "Cobblers".Finding out he had no future at Northampton under Colin Calderwood, he had a trial with Bristol Rovers, before joining Barnsley in August 2005.Described as "a young Neil Shipperley" by manager Andy Ritchie, his initial deal was short-term, so after fitting in well at the club he was offered an extension to his contract in December 2005.