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I thought that the ref was not good but the constant whining of some Barrow players will not have helped matters. Since Carl Forster left we have not had a leader on the field. You could see, and hear, him telling players what was wanted when there was a break in play and being very vocal - to the team NOT the ref. I think we have looked more organised when Walker is given more responsibility when Johnston is missing from the team. Personally I dislike the automatic changes of hooker at set times in the game as though it is mandatory. We need to be more flexible as to who we substitute and when.

It cannot be denied that this was an outstanding defensive display - magnificent in fact. Without wanting to appear churlish can I point out that petulant penalties helped keep us under pressure. For example Ryan Johnston rubbing the head of an Oldham player who had just knocked on in our 20 - result instead of being our ball a penalty for Oldham. 100% for effort and commitment for everyone but a lesser mark for some less than smart decisions.

PLEASE keep the drum in the cupboard - not only do I find it annoying but it might also prevent the referee hearing the advice I am giving him!!

I thought they had changed the rules so no matter how many debentures you hold you only get the one vote

Cannot but agree, thought the defence was outstanding and Walker shined in the role of running the game

I have to say I thought our forwards were immense today and refused to be intimidated by larger players. If we carry on like that against teams who do not have such beef available then we should dominate up front. We won all but one of the short kick offs in the first half - a tactic worth continuing even without the wind playing a factor. Disappointed with our attack- again there seems to be little leadership when we have the ball. I had said I would be happy if we kept them below 40 points which we did so overall a good performance.

We did not look motivated from the start, they kicked off penned us in our half and kept us there. We had no leadership that I could see. The wingers/fullback must be pig sick of having to take the ball up the middle only to get smashed by forwards and occasionally see it on the wing when it has been passed laterally leaving them with no room. Desperately need a leader in the pack and a couple of half-backs who can run a game. What is being said/done at half time to lead to such a downturn in performance in the second half? From previous performances I feared the worst and those fears were realised. It is going to be a long season unless things can be changed around quickly. Do we need a fresh set of eyes in to look at things and assist Cresta? Compare how we were when Carl Foster was leading the pack and had an assistant coaching role - he is sorely missed.

I cannot make this game . Having just been out for a stroll in the elements I would suggest the wind will play a part. PLEASE as we have some excellent kickers could Barrow not wait for the 4th or 5th tackle before putting boot to ball with the wind at their backs, we always seem to leave it until the wingers are back. If the wind is as it is now a kick from the 20 at Walney Road should reach the 20 at Duke St. Oh and by the DISCIPLINE

Haven't seen any footage of the game but once again (as seems to be the case every season) lack of discipline appears to be a factor.

It is in full operation 24 hours seven days a week all year round.

Would think some will turn up today not realising it was a Saturday game. As regards the game itself I thought we lacked leadership. I am not sure who the captain was but nobody seemed to be getting everyone together during breaks in play after tries etc.

Was the big lump for Hornets with O'Hanlon on his shirt in fact Brad Brennean?

I can remember the applause on several occasions when Sammut surprised everyone with a short kick and we re-gained control of the ball, it doesn't always come off but that's the risk you take.

The highlights reel for Ramon Silva shows he has the ability to off-load. PLEASE let us encourage it and not look at safer options.

Reading the obituary of David Watkins this morning - in 1972 he came off the bench for Salford against Barrow and scored the fastest hat-trick of tries ever recorded and the fact is apparently in the Guiness Book of Records - oh well at least Barrow gets a mention. I recall having a coffee with Denis Jackson on a Saturday morning and informing him that David had been in Barrow on the previous evening for a sportsman dinner. Denis was upset he didn't know about. He explained that he wanted to see Watkins and tell him just how great a player he was as when he played against him he tried to intimidate him. He could remember walking out onto the pitch at Craven Park glowering at Watkins and kissing his biceps and mouthing something "appropriate" His words were something like, " I couldn't compete with him so I had to try and put him off his game, but it didn't work, he was a magnificent player." He was genuinely upset he hadn't had the chance to put the record straight.