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[SRC]

The first action of 2011 is less than a week away. Although only a 'friendly' (if there is such a thing in RL), the game against Swinton is going to be a bit special for a few reasons.

Firstly, Craven Park opened its' gates for the first time in 1931, so this year is the 80th Anniversary. Barrow's first ever opponents at CP were .... you guessed it, Swinton.

Also, the match will see Schofield vs McCormack as coaches which will obviously add a bit of extra spice to the occasion. It's also the first chance to see Mark Gleeson and Jamie Thackray in a Barrow shirt.

Please download/Print/Email/Facebook etc the poster and do your bit in building the crowd at Craven Park for the coming season. If unsuccessful this time round, as long as the RFL keep to the same criteria for 2015 as they have for the 2012 Super League Licenses, we need to get the 2,500 average attendance 'in the bag' nice and early - ie during the 2011 season.

SPECIAL REQUEST - Can people please reply to this post stating where they display the match posters. This will help greatly in identifying any large gaps around workplaces, shops etc.

Poster - [attachment=3140:2011_Bar...Friendly.pdf]

[SRC]

It looks like Swinton have assembled a good squad for 2011 and could be up at the top of Championship 1 come the end of the season. Here are the Lions Squad numbers for the 2011 season :-

1. Richie HAWKYARD
2. Rob FOXEN
3. Gavin DODD
4. Dean THOMPSON
5. Sam REAY
6. Martin AINSCOUGH
7. Ian WATSON
8. Mike MORRISON
9. Mark SMITH
10. Dana WILSON
11. Dale CUNNIFFE
12. Lee WINGFIELD ---- (CAPTAIN)
13. Phil JOSEPH
14. Tommy GALLAGHER
15. Darren HAWKYARD
16. Neil HOLLAND
17. Carl FORBER
18. Andy AINSCOUGH
19. Neil RIGBY
20. Richard FLOOKS
21. Ian MORT
22. Adam RYDER
23. Alex HURST
24. Barry HAMILTON
25. Karl ASHALL
26. Joe FITZPATRICK
27. Bruce JOHNSON
28. Carl SNEYD

Smith is obviously the name that stands out, but there are several very good strike players in their squad. Sunday's game should be a really good test for us

[tango]

It looks like Swinton have assembled a good squad for 2011 and could be up at the top of Championship 1 come the end of the season. Here are the Lions Squad numbers for the 2011 season :-

1. Richie HAWKYARD
2. Rob FOXEN
3. Gavin DODD
4. Dean THOMPSON
5. Sam REAY
6. Martin AINSCOUGH
7. Ian WATSON
8. Mike MORRISON
9. Mark SMITH
10. Dana WILSON
11. Dale CUNNIFFE
12. Lee WINGFIELD ---- (CAPTAIN)
13. Phil JOSEPH
14. Tommy GALLAGHER
15. Darren HAWKYARD
16. Neil HOLLAND
17. Carl FORBER
18. Andy AINSCOUGH
19. Neil RIGBY
20. Richard FLOOKS
21. Ian MORT
22. Adam RYDER
23. Alex HURST
24. Barry HAMILTON
25. Karl ASHALL
26. Joe FITZPATRICK
27. Bruce JOHNSON
28. Carl SNEYD

Smith is obviously the name that stands out, but there are several very good strike players in their squad. Sunday's game should be a really good test for us

very good team that atleast 6 or 7 of them could get into the barrow team should be a tough game for us on sunday but i think barrow by 14.

[Barrow Phantom]

Take it the game is unlimited subs?

[tango]

Take it the game is unlimited subs?

do we have enough players to fill a subs bench.lol

[scotthouston2008]

You could always stand in Tango? You've always been a good bench warmer

[Thirty Three]

WTF? How come Swinton have 287 players?

We only have what 18 / 20?

Gleeson won't be playing on Sunday I don't think......Ballard at FB and Twiggy goes in at centre.

I am perplexed as to what is happening at Craven Park Towers, it seems very quiet, are we running with a very lean squad this year?

[Baaarrow]

WTF? How come Swinton have 287 players?

We only have what 18 / 20?

Gleeson won't be playing on Sunday I don't think......Ballard at FB and Twiggy goes in at centre.

I am perplexed as to what is happening at Craven Park Towers, it seems very quiet, are we running with a very lean squad this year?

Have to agree. Our squad looks tiny and according to the club we are looking to sign only 2/3 more players.

[tango]

You could always stand in Tango? You've always been a good bench warmer

i would scott but i live to local to sign for barrow

[Barrow Phantom]

WTF? How come Swinton have 287 players?

We only have what 18 / 20?

Gleeson won't be playing on Sunday I don't think......Ballard at FB and Twiggy goes in at centre.

I am perplexed as to what is happening at Craven Park Towers, it seems very quiet, are we running with a very lean squad this year?

287 players???

Wow that is a massive squad.

[SRC]

287 players???

Wow that is a massive squad.

I think he has confused the number of players in the Swinton squad with their average crowd.

[bwa]

Don't forget we are not running a reserve squad!
you can't have a dozen decent players sitting around waiting week in week out!!

[fozzy3]

so it looks like the squad will have a few dual registration players in the mix,like it has already been said with no reserve team you cant have a massive squad,the only downfall to that is that when players do get injuries the squad becomes a little short and there will be no reserve game time for the players coming back from injury,i just hope the club has a bit more luck than last year on the injury front heres hoping

[rod reddy]

WTF? How come Swinton have 287 players?

We only have what 18 / 20?

Gleeson won't be playing on Sunday I don't think......Ballard at FB and Twiggy goes in at centre.

I am perplexed as to what is happening at Craven Park Towers, it seems very quiet, are we running with a very lean squad this year?

In all seriousness, proximity to the M62 must play a large factor in attracting a number of players.

[barrowraiderskid]

Says in the mail today that lots of players agents are enquiring about joining Barrow so i dont think it will be that.

[RIGGY]

Really looking forward to the game on Sunday. Should be a good hit out for both Teams.

All the best for the new season

Riggy
Swinton

[rod reddy]

Says in the mail today that lots of players agents are enquiring about joining Barrow so i dont think it will be that.

That's because of the expectations of the club and our recent successes. We didn't find it so easy signing players with SL experience when we were in Swinton's position did we?

[Michael Ashton]

I think your stream has got a bit lost here, steve. You asked if people would place messages on this stream on where posters have been put. I have placed a number of posters on Facebook pages including my opwn. Would it not be an idea for all contributors who are also on FB to put a copy of the poster on there FB page.

[Barrow Phantom]

Let's hope this snow is just passing.

[pennington]

Have to agree. Our squad looks tiny and according to the club we are looking to sign only 2/3 more players.

On the Saturday paper it says that the squad is Ballard, Harrison ,larkin , Nixon , Rooney , coyle , Knowles , ostler , McDermott , thackray , gleeson , Campbell ,
mossop, butler , Fletcher , Dixon and matt James