Gareth Hock

[Raider94]

Breaking News has arrived

Barrow Raiders are very pleased to announce the signing of Gareth Hock, another massive coup for the club. Gareth, it is fair to say, has had his share of problems but after conducting extensive interviews with the player both the coaching staff and the board are satisfied that those issues are in the past. Barrow fought off bids from three Super League clubs that had offers on the table but it was Gareth's desire to go to a club going places whilst retaining his employment for future years. 
Hock's CV is littered with achievement; International caps, Super League's Young Player of the Year and a Grand Final appearance. Barrow knew they were light in the front row and, at times last season, light with aggression and Gareth will solve both those issues. He has promised to be an influential figure in the dressing room and help fire our boys to victories. We believe this is another step in the right direction and a statement of our intent. Barrow Raiders are back.

[RAIDERSRUS]

Personally think this is a good signing, the team has been lacking some aggression, if he controls it all will be good.

[shawy13]

6 minutes ago, RAIDERSRUS said:

Personally think this is a good signing, the team has been lacking some aggression, if he controls it all will be good.

If he could control himself then he wouldn’t be at Barrow. 

Been a pheonominal talent in his time always said this lad had the winning lottery ticket and tore it up.

Hopefully he keeps a lid on it from now on because when he wants he’s amazing to watch 

[benji27]

Please Gareth repay the trust our board have put in you and be the player we all know you can be.Welcome to our club.

[TMF]

Then again, he'll have a good staff and support to help him. If he screws up, well, up to him. I can't believe the squad we are assembling. Well done Steve and board.

[scrumhalf]

how did we outbid 3 superleague clubs 

[RAIDERSRUS]

33 minutes ago, scrumhalf said:

how did we outbid 3 superleague clubs 

Don't think he wanted to go full time due to work commitments,  so Barrow didn't really outbid them.

[shawy13]

If a Super League club wanted and I mean really wanted him they would have got him. Let’s not forget he’s 35 and has a bit of a reputation. Can’t imagine too many SL clubs taking a huge gamble and offering him big bucks which is potentially a great thing for Barrow. 

Always loved watching him play he can still rip it up in the championship 

[TJ]

Gareth put in a good stint at Fev last year and apart from getting himself sent off at swinton was generally pk discipline wise.

Was very unfit when 1st arrived but never gave less than 100% ans should be a great signing for you if repeating.

[morty]

Welcome to the club Gareth and great player if he can hold his temper ... good signing I hope so !!

[wayne_r]

Would have had at Swinton also...……...if he controls his aggression you could build a young team around him.

[Bearman]

He certainly knows his way to Red Hall. Just put in his name into the search player box.

http://www.rugby-league.com/the_rfl/disciplinary#advSearch

[shawy13]

39 minutes ago, Bearman said:

He certainly knows his way to Red Hall. Just put in his name into the search player box.

http://www.rugby-league.com/the_rfl/disciplinary#advSearch

He’s just misunderstood 

[9' oller]

So is zac hardnacker

[Piggy's mate]

His indiscipline will cost you and he ain't getting any younger, but still a decent signing at our level

[TMF]

Oh Piggy. Would you not like him at your club?

[Hate the rec]

He was at a SD in Workington on Friday and said wigan wanted him but wants to keep his job in construction and Barrow can in with a  very good offer that he couldn't turn down, I think he will do a great job for you, good luck to both.