Blackie pleased with Howard

Last updated : 06 October 2008 By Jamie Furniss
Howard who is on-loan from fellow South Yorkshire outfit Barnsley had a bright debut in the final 15 minutes of Saturday's game with Bristol City. He received praise from his new manager.

Blackwell said: "He is good on the ball, wants it all the time and sees a pass. He slipped in two or three times which is a facet of the game we have found difficult recently.

"Brian is only part of the squad and with having won three out three there is no real reason to think about changing things. Like everyone else he will want to take his chance when it comes.

"It was nice to get him in a no pressure situation but at 3:0 up it would have been nice to give everyone out there a full run-out."