Reds boss Simon Davey told the club website that the striker's rejection was a blow.

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Windass had been linked to Barnsley but the manager of the Championship club, Simon Davey, has denied he has been in talks with the veteran striker.

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After a dismal start to the season, the Tykes' form has shown signs of recovering since former Manchester United striker Robins replaced Simon Davey as manager.

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But the way Rafa Benitez's men started this game did not suggest they would suffer any sort of shock result against Simon Davey's side, who are in the bottom half of the Championship.

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