It could be said that Barnsley are having a good season, keeping pace with the leaders in League One following relegation from the Championship.

However, with the squad at their disposal some believe they should be doing better, with Doncaster manager Grant McCann claiming they should be at the top of the table, not languishing in the play off places.

Whilst Daniel Stendel will worry little about the mind games other managers try to play, he will be casting an eye over his squad with a certain apprehension. The January window is approaching, his side are doing well and there's bound to be suitors.

There's other small issues too, little things here and there he needs to tweak if they're going to ensure a swift return to the second tier.

Whilst the trick or treaters are out in force tonight, Stendel might be frightening himself with the following Halloween horror thoughts.

Losing Brad Potts will surely be more frightening than all of the Friday 13th movies combined, back to back.

The winger has been in terrific form and somebody will surely be priming a bid come January. Stendel will be turning off his phone.

There's an inconsistency with the Barnsley side reminiscent of the 'Final Destination' movies. One moment they're sublime, like the first film, but then they succumb to a sloppy and disappointing defeat. You've seen the fourth one, right?

He'll be hoping to make results like Peterborough and Luton the norm, rather than losses against Shrewsbury.

With Accrington Stanley, Doncaster and Sunderland all to come before the end of November, Stendel's nightmare's might not invaded by Freddy Krueger this evening, but John Coleman, Grant McCann and Jack Ross.

It's a tough run of games, but prior to those there's two EFL trophy games, a clash with Southend and the FA Cup tie with Notts County. It's a packed calendar and one that will define their season.