Barnsley have Luke Steele available for Wembley

Last updated : 20 March 2008 By Michael Morris
The hero of the Tykes cup wins over Liverpool and Chelsea looked to have played his last for the Yorkshiremen when W.B.A and Barnsley could not agree a move to keep him at Oakwell.

Albion were subsidising his wages and wanted Barnsley to agree to sign a deal that would make him a permanent signing at the end of the season. But today a new loan deal was ironed out and Steele will be in goal at Wembley against Cardiff City.

W.B.A. chairman Jeremy Peace said: "I am delighted for all parties concerned - and particularly Luke - that we have been able to come to an agreement.

"We have always been happy for Luke to go back to Barnsley and play in the semi-final - providing the deal was right for us.

"We felt we were a big help to Barnsley by allowing Luke to join them for a month and heavily subsidising his wages.

"Now Barnsley's financial situation has changed due to their lucrative FA Cup run, we have managed to strike a deal which suits everyone.

"Luke was third-choice goalkeeper here and unlikely to get first-team football. He has now got a chance to play regularly and we wish him every success at Barnsley."