Neill Collins opens up on the subject of criticism from Barnsley FC supporters

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IT is unusual for a manager of a side in the top six to receive censure from fans in a game in April.

But in the modern football world, it’s not unheard of either. Which brings us to Neill Collins, with the Barnsley chief given stick from some visiting supporters during the first half of Monday’s victory at Burton Albion. The Reds trailed at half time, but got their act together on the restart to record a precious and welcome 3-1 win. Four days on and Collins remains philosophical over the criticism and has the thick skin to cope with it.

'I do think social media heightens everything as I think everyone has got a voice and it probably carries more weight at times than it necessarily should. 'A big thing for me is recognising that fans want the best for this club. Equally, they don’t always know what is going on inside the building. 'For example, how were they to know that Adam Phillips and Macca were under the weather and unable to start .

 

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