Barnsley's Michael Coulson is facing up to eight months out after sustaining cruciate knee ligament damage.

The 20-year-old striker suffered the injury in training on Tuesday and boss Simon Davey told the club website: "It's a disaster for him.

"He's been coming on and doing well for us. He's the first name I look to put on the bench."

After a brief loan spell at Northwich Victoria early this season, Coulson has been used as an impact sub by Davy.