: Fri May 08, 2009 11:10 am  

Barrow are currently a small club compared to say Wigan, but are just as big as Leigh and bigger than Whitehaven by a street. Had SL come about 10 years earlier we would have been certs and would probably be in a similar position to the likes of Wakefield, Cas and Hudds to name but 3.

I think you have to take history into account here. Up until the early 90's the club had long spells in the top division. We have a long history that encompasses many decades and includes many great players, great teams and trophies (including the 1983 Lancashire Cup - defeating 'cup kings' Widnes when we were a 2nd Division Club). We have always been solvent, own our stadium and have been an integral part of the North Lancs/South Cumbria community since the club was formed in 1875.

It looks like we might be heading back where we belong - the top, but no-one at the club is taking anything for granted and there is a long hard road ahead. That said, there is a real buzz at the club and in the Furness area at the moment and I seriously think anything is possible. If we can get a good SL bid together I think the RFL would like nothing better than a SL team in Cumbria.

: Fri May 08, 2009 12:56 pm  

SRC wrote:

Barrow are currently a small club compared to say Wigan, but are just as big as Leigh and bigger than Whitehaven by a street. Had SL come about 10 years earlier we would have been certs and would probably be in a similar position to the likes of Wakefield, Cas and Hudds to name but 3.

I think you have to take history into account here. Up until the early 90's the club had long spells in the top division. We have a long history that encompasses many decades and includes many great players, great teams and trophies (including the 1983 Lancashire Cup - defeating 'cup kings' Widnes when we were a 2nd Division Club). We have always been solvent, own our stadium and have been an integral part of the North Lancs/South Cumbria community since the club was formed in 1875.

It looks like we might be heading back where we belong - the top, but no-one at the club is taking anything for granted and there is a long hard road ahead. That said, there is a real buzz at the club and in the Furness area at the moment and I seriously think anything is possible. If we can get a good SL bid together I think the RFL would like nothing better than a SL team in Cumbria.

seconded

: Fri May 08, 2009 2:54 pm  

SRC wrote:

Barrow are currently a small club compared to say Wigan, but are just as big as Leigh and bigger than Whitehaven by a street. Had SL come about 10 years earlier we would have been certs and would probably be in a similar position to the likes of Wakefield, Cas and Hudds to name but 3.

I think you have to take history into account here. Up until the early 90's the club had long spells in the top division. We have a long history that encompasses many decades and includes many great players, great teams and trophies (including the 1983 Lancashire Cup - defeating 'cup kings' Widnes when we were a 2nd Division Club). We have always been solvent, own our stadium and have been an integral part of the North Lancs/South Cumbria community since the club was formed in 1875.

It looks like we might be heading back where we belong - the top, but no-one at the club is taking anything for granted and there is a long hard road ahead. That said, there is a real buzz at the club and in the Furness area at the moment and I seriously think anything is possible. If we can get a good SL bid together I think the RFL would like nothing better than a SL team in Cumbria.

Didn''t look too much of a buzz about the area on 'the secret millionaire' programme last week, looked an absolute dump!!!

On the playing side of things though you are definitely a club on the up and a good rugby team would help generate a positive outlook on your town.

Have the Rugby team and the Football team in Barrow ever considered ground sharing? The grounds can't be much more than a mile apart and the rugby ground is certainly a bit run down. Any money saved by ground sharing could be used to improve facilities at whichever ground they played at and would probably allow both teams to strengthen on the pitch. I appreciate this maybe a total non starter, but not knowing I though i'd ask.

: Fri May 08, 2009 3:26 pm  

Ignore the Programme mate - have a look on the North West Evening Mail website to see the uproar Channel 4 have caused by the way they 'edited' the programme. Admittedly that part of Barrow isnt the most pleasant place on Earth but it doesn't give the overall impression of the Town. The Towns folk are up in arms over it.


Don't mention ground sharing ha ha

: Fri May 08, 2009 3:29 pm  

-Fax- wrote:

Read my user name you moron.

Catch up! In brain capacity and in the table

Just because I quoted you doesn't mean I was directly refering my reply to you 'Fax' - Bit of a give away as to your allegance. Oh and by the way ...we will soon catch up - You lot have had long enough to try and win the comp and have consistently failed, step aside and see how things are won

: Fri May 08, 2009 3:33 pm  

fatabbott wrote:

dont be so rude!

Sorry just a bit of banter - no real offence intended mate

: Fri May 08, 2009 3:41 pm  

Gary High wrote:

Just because I quoted you doesn't mean I was directly refering my reply to you 'Fax' - Bit of a give away as to your allegance. Oh and by the way ...we will soon catch up - You lot have had long enough to try and win the comp and have consistently failed, step aside and see how things are won

You'd like that, wouldn't you? Ain't gonna happen though.

As Matt Calland says "We are only playing at about 50% so far"

: Fri May 08, 2009 3:49 pm  

Blueboy wrote:

Didn''t look too much of a buzz about the area on 'the secret millionaire' programme last week, looked an absolute dump!!!

Every town has it's run-down areas and the programme highlighted those in Barrow. Unless Halifax doesn't of course.

The reality is that the Lake District is only 25 minutes away, there is very little crime in the area, a fantastic coastline, an ancient Abbey and a proud industrial tradition. Barrow Raiders doesn't just represent Barrow, but the whole of South Lakes and some of Morecambe Bay as well.

: Fri May 08, 2009 4:18 pm  

I'd prefer to live in the sewers with rats than in Barrow.

Vile place

: Fri May 08, 2009 5:01 pm  

Gary High wrote:

Ignore the Programme mate - have a look on the North West Evening Mail website to see the uproar Channel 4 have caused by the way they 'edited' the programme. Admittedly that part of Barrow isnt the most pleasant place on Earth but it doesn't give the overall impression of the Town. The Towns folk are up in arms over it.


Don't mention ground sharing ha ha

Fair enough. I looked on the evening mail website around the time fax played at craven park. One of the headlines was 'Corrie star opens new shop', I clicked the link to see Kirk form corrie standing outside a Poundland store!!! IMO that doesn't make Barrow look particularly attractive.

That said everywhere has it's poor areas and you could send a camera crew into any town in the land and make it look like Basra!