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At kick off it’s given 30mph winds with 60mph gusts. Get your facts right before gibbing off! On the marquee note, it’s been closed for the day, good decision keeping it shut, should stop the wind getting in when the door is open.

You can’t go calling games off because of a bit of wind and rain.

Rumoured to be Batley bound.

Solid performance, nothing too fancy and most of the lads looked fit. Liked Brad Walkers short passing game, happy to go right to the line creating gaps for others. Hopefully Bulman isn’t too serious. When you think Costello and Toal were missing from the backs and Silva, Burke and Gillam from down the middle maybe things aren’t as bad as some make out.

I don’t expect much from the pre season games personally. Blow the cobwebs off and don’t pick up any injuries. Be good to see some of the new signings, really looking forward to see what Silva has to offer.

22 man squad named. Luke Broadbent Andrew Bulman Brett Carter Max Clarke Matt Costello Luke Cresswell Fin Dutton-Rosconie Charlie Emslie James Greenwood Ryan Johnston Finn McMillan Max Moore Mike Ogunwole Roly Seward Ryan Shaw Razor Silva Jarrad Stack Connor Terrill Brad Walker Tom Walker Tom Wilkinson Josh Wood

Noticed there’s no number 21 yet, hopefully a hooker! Sam Dowsett would be good!

Think Wigan re-called them all for the reserves to win their league.

Probably not played in nearly 3 months and playing in new systems to them, what did you expect?!

Cresta must be talking about AN Other that’s in the squad. Hopefully it’s a hooker.

23 man squad named. Unfortunately missing the game. Broadbent Andrew Bulman Brett Carter Max Clarke Matt Costello Luke Cresswell Fin Dutton-Rosconie Charlie Emslie James Greenwood Liam Harrison Adam Jackson Finn McMillan- Max Moore An Other Roly Seward Ryan Shaw Jarrad Stack Connor Terrill Dan Toal Shane Toal Brad Walker Tom Wilkinson Josh Wood

Might be a decent option for the bench with his utility value. He’s a bit of an unknown for us at the moment. Might nail down a position and keep it.

Going off what we’ve got I’d go with the following Broadbent Shaw S Toal Costello Bulman B Walker Johnston T Walker Wood Gillam (when fit) Emslie Stack Wilkinson Subs Silva, Burke, Greenwood, Cresswell (till another hooker comes in).

Am I correct in thinking he stopped playing for Haven because he wasn’t getting paid? If so surely the club were in breach of contract? It all sounds a bit messy!

That is very true

James Greenwood signed. Plenty of experience but worried by his injury record.

Agreed, not been much 2nd phase played by Barrow, just need people to back him up.

Ramon Silva signed, 1 year deal.

Why don’t you just put names on?

Yes, it started about 3 weeks ago.

He’s an Askam lad, decent 9. Had a spell a spell at Barrow and Haven. Pretty sure he’s had a year off from playing.

Ellis Gillam signed for 2024, great news. Should be back playing March / April.

I think it was more Archer wanting to leave to get more game time than the club letting him go. Wells came in on a 1 year deal, would be good to keep but would imagine he’d get interest from other clubs. Can’t see Iaria’s Mrs wanting him to return to Barrow somehow!

I personally don’t think there’ll be any relegation at the end of next season. Can see the Championship and L1 merging for 2025.

Statement released by the club says a new signing is imminent. Also chasing a half back and in advanced talks with 3 props. Hoping to run with a 22 man squad with back up from Furness Raiders. Also should leave some budget for mid season signings if needed.