BARNSLEY goalkeeper Brad Collins suffered a horror head injury in the Tykes’ 3-0 win against Cambridge United.
The 25-year-old was helped from the pitch with blood pouring down his face.
Brad Collins was helped off the field covered in blood
Collins was sent clattering to the floor by Cambridge ace Sam Smith five minutes into the second half as he came out of his box to head the ball away.
Smith also required treatment after the sickening collision, but it was Collins who came off worse.
The game was brought to a halt for more than 10 minutes to allow for the Barnsley stopper to be tended to by paramedics.
A stretcher was brought on but Collins was eventually able to clamber back to his feet.
He left the field to a huge ovation as the blood continued to pour down his face.
Barnsley are yet to provide an update on his condition.
There were 14 minutes of added time at the end of the League One clash following the injury to Collins.
Fans were left concerned for Collins’ wellbeing after seeing the nasty collision.
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One wrote on Twitter: “Hope Brad Collins is ok. Looked like a nasty one. Wishing him a speedy recovery!”
While another said: “Get well soon Brad Collins.”
Barnsley were 1-0 up thanks to a Devante Cole goal at the time of his injury, before being reduced to 10 men when Liam Kitching was sent off for two bookable offences.
But goals from Robbie Cundy and James Norwood helped the 10-man Tykes to a valuable three points.
The result helped Michael Duff’s side climb to sixth in the League One table.
Meanwhile the U’s are ninth after back-to-back defeats.
