 Treacy then provided a double assist on 29 November 2011, in a 4–0 win over Ipswich Town.However, Treacy's form and fitness began to falter, resulting him not being in the starting line-up, prompting Manager Howe insisted Treacy remained at the club throughout the transfer window.After returning from loan at Sheffield Wednesday, Manager Howe expected Treacy to return to the pre-season training ahead of the 2012–13 season and also expected to use him in the first team as well.