Old McDonald Works his Charm
There is a famous saying that "there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen" that may or may not have been coined by Vladimir Lenin or George Galloway, depending. It has most certainly been a case of the latter at Barrow AFC where the small matter of disposing of the services of Head Coach Andy Whing took place out of the second of a trio of crucial fixtures that he wasn't afforded the time to see out, having been relieved of his duties on
1 day ago
Pantomime Hearse
Ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls – roll up, roll up! It’s the festive season, as we look towards the true meaning of Christmas and celebrate together. Gather the family, reject the Champions League’s bright lights and come along to Holker Street. Got your raffle ticket? Then I’ll begin.
5 days ago
Heartbreak in Soul Country
It was giving Barnsley 2022 vibes even before the game: the feeling that, after a promising start, this was a season that was at risk of coming off its hinges; an upper-mid-sized Cup following enjoying a change of winter scenery; a team that could underperform one week, but match the best sides in League 2 the next; a boisterous, festive end; and a significant elevation behind the goal giving a cinematic visual effect to proceedings.
Dec 8
THE ROAD TO WIGAN!
It's always been my belief that nothing in life can match the feeling of a crowd feeding off the same vibe, everyone in unison, the collective senses feeding off the same sights, sounds, smells. Very few places can give you that feeling.
Nov 26
