THE GAFFER SIMON WEAVER

We come into today’s match with a group of determined and hungry players who are desperate to bounce back from our defeat last Saturday to Crawley.

In recent weeks, we have put in a lot of strong performances based on defensive solidity. However, that strong base wasn’t there on Saturday and we came away from the match feeling like we had let our travelling supporters down. The frustrating thing was that we went into the game on the back of a great performance and result against Doncaster where we were worthy winners. However, we have a strong group here and we aren’t feeling sorry for ourselves. Instead, we are itching to get back out there and right the wrongs from that.

Whenever you play Barrow, it’s always a battle. Today will be no different, they are in a good run of form and their league position tells you everything you need to know about their quality. I believe that this Barrow has stood out in the league this season for having good characters who have strong will power, it’s credit to their recruitment team.

We know the style which Barrow will look to impose in the match. They have been playing three at the back in recent games and it has paid off as they have been looking very solid defensively.The players also know what is expected of them and we have set them the challenge of bouncing back and giving you, our supporters something to cheer about.

We enjoyed some fantastic scenes last midweek with the fans who made that journey across to

Doncaster. We enjoyed that feeling of winning, we enjoyed knowing we had earned three points and with our supporters right behind us and that is something we are hungry to have again.

In the games that remain, we have to keep working away every day. Two matches aside, we have been fairly consistent in our performances over the last couple of months and in that time we have set the standards for what is expected in the final 10 matches of the season.

Obviously, we are without Toby Sims for the next couple of weeks. He will be a massive loss for us, since coming into the side he has been a real consistent performer. Naturally, a spot in the side is up for grabs and I have been really pleased with the professionalism and healthy competition we have seen this week in training.

With 10 matches remaining, I would like to say a special thank you to you our fans. Your support over the course of the season has been unrelenting and the difference that makes on the pitch is not underestimated.

As we enter the final run of matches, unity both on the pitch and off it is important. I would like to ask that you continue to give your unwavering support to the players and we’ll make sure they continue to give their all on the pitch for you.

Enjoy the game.

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