I'm glad you like your trips to Oakwell, it's been hard visiting it as a home fan for the last 12 months! 😥

Similar to Brittain, Styles was outstanding in the season we finished 5th. He officially played LWB in a 3-4-3 but was so high in Ismael's system that he was effectively as a LM/LCM and he weighed in with some great goals. The 'Callum' wing backs were highly rated that season! Last season he started off in his 'proper' position of CM but really struggled Though in fairness the whole team struggled under poor coaches. Last season Styles played RWB, LWB, CDM, as a Number 10, and both LW and RW in a front three so it is little wonder he struggled. It was a surprise when he got capped by Hungary but he showed in those games that he was potentially very good. The jury would be out on whether he can play CM in a 2 as he lacks pace and physicality but as a LWB or in a midfield three he could excel as he is very good on the ball and reads the game well. There was talk of Premier League 18 months ago but I think a top half Championship is his level at present.

Barnsley fan in peace here and I just thought I'd stick my nose in and give what I hope is a honest opinion of Callum Brittain now you've signed him. When he arrived from MK Dons, the general opinion from their fans was that he was very good going forward (often played on the right of midfield for them) but that he was too weak defensively to play as a RB in a back 4. In the first season at Barnsley he played RWB and we finished 5th. He was outstanding for much of this season (in Ismael's system he pushed very high & rarely had to defend in his own half). This suited his game as his energy levels were superb and his close control and running with the ball stood out in many games. His composure and final ball was still lacking and it became a running joke as to whether we would ever see him score for Barnsley. Having said that, he was great at getting himself into scoring positions and finding space as a wing back. Last season, like every other player, he was extremely poor in many games. A lot, if not all, of this can be attributed to the fact we had 2 Sunday league level coaches and none of the players ever looked like they had a clue what they were meant to be doing. The thing that got some Barnsley fans was that out of the entire squad, Brittain probably had the biggest drop in form from the previous season. At times under Ismael he looked Premier League quality, but last season he looked, like many others, like a L2 player. All in all, he 'should' be an excellent signing and if he is played to his strengths (as a wing back and high tempo) then the rumoured £1.5m will be a bargain. If he is played as a conventional RB in a 4 he would probably struggle against the best Championship wingers as his tracking back and positional sense defensively aren't his best qualities. I'm too old to be 1 of those fans who decides anyone who leaves our club was 'sh*t anyway!' and when he has clarity and confidence, he should add plenty to your team.

Barnsley fan in peace here and I just thought I'd stick my nose in and give what I hope is a honest opinion of Callum Brittain now you've signed him. When he arrived from MK Dons, the general opinion from their fans was that he was very good going forward (often played on the right of midfield for them) but that he was too weak defensively to play as a RB in a back 4. In the first season at Barnsley he played RWB and we finished 5th. He was outstanding for much of this season (in Ismael's system he pushed very high & rarely had to defend in his own half). This suited his game as his energy levels were superb and his close control and running with the ball stood out in many games. His composure and final ball was still lacking and it became a running joke as to whether we would ever see him score for Barnsley. Having said that, he was great at getting himself into scoring positions and finding space as a wing back. Last season, like every other player, he was extremely poor in many games. A lot, if not all, of this can be attributed to the fact we had 2 Sunday league level coaches and none of the players ever looked like they had a clue what they were meant to be doing. The thing that got some Barnsley fans was that out of the entire squad, Brittain probably had the biggest drop in form from the previous season. At times under Ismael he looked Premier League quality, but last season he looked, like many others, like a L2 player. All in all, he 'should' be an excellent signing and if he is played to his strengths (as a wing back and high tempo) then the rumoured £1.5m will be a bargain. If he is played as a conventional RB in a 4 he would probably struggle against the best Championship wingers as his tracking back and positional sense defensively aren't his best qualities. I'm too old to be 1 of those fans who decides anyone who leaves ourclub was 'sh*t anyway!' and when he has clarity and confidence, he should add plenty to your team.