Barnsley manager David Flitcroft has confirmed his interest in former Tykes midfielder Brian Howard is on hold.

Winchester-born ex-Saint Howard recently approached the club about a possible return following his release from Portsmouth.

Flitcroft said at the time that he was keen on exploring the possibilities of a deal, but is now in no rush to bring back the club's former skipper.

"I've spoken to his people and at the minute we've cooled off," said Flitcroft. "It's possibly down to the emergence of Kelvin Etuhu and his form and I've got Rory (Delap) now who can come in there.

"It's something I could revisit at a different point, but with the FA Cup coming up and everything it won't be in the next 10 days."