Barnsley's Cotter likely to miss rest of season

Barnsley's Barry Cotter was forced off towards the end of their win against Wrexham on New Year's Day

Barnsley defender Barry Cotter looks set to miss the League One run-in as he requires surgery on an ankle injury.

The 26-year-old, who sustained the injury at the turn of the year, will have an operation and is likely to miss the "majority of the season" according to manager Darrell Clarke.

"He's a great lad. He will keep his spirits high. He's great around the group and will bounce back," Clarke said.

"Barry was coming back again, getting into good form. It's a big blow for us.

"We have Georgie [Gent] and Neil [Farrugia] at left wing-back so we have competition."

Centre-back Mael de Gevigney, who has been an ever-present for Barnsley, missed his first league game in 63 matches on Saturday and is a doubt for their midweek game against Wycombe, along with Farrugia who has a thigh injury.

Clarke added: "He [De Gevigney] is Mr Consistency. I love the kid to bits. He's professional every day, the way he plays, the way he performs. You're always going to miss a player of his calibre, but other players have to step up."