Barrow AFC manager Adam Murray will look to end the pre-season campaign on a high note as his side travels to Morecambe for their final friendly. The Bluebirds face the Shrimps at the Halo Aerospace Stadium this afternoon (3pm kick-off), with Murray emphasizing the importance of a strong performance before the competitive action begins.
What’s at stake for Barrow?
After finishing 24th in League Two last season with just 36 points (9W-9D-28L), Barrow will be eager to show progress under Murray. The manager has been fine-tuning his squad with several new signings, but he acknowledges it will take time to gel. "There’s so much improvement we have got to make," Murray told BBC Radio Cumbria. "It will take a couple of months to get exactly where we need to be."
Murray’s focus ahead of Hartlepool opener
While the focus is on the League Two opener against Hartlepool next Saturday, Murray remains committed to a positive display today. "People expect and want it to happen straight away, but that’s not the way that the cycle goes," he said. The Bluebirds will be looking to build momentum after scoring 45 goals and conceding 78 last season, finishing 51 points behind leaders Bromley.
What comes next for Barrow?
After today’s friendly, Barrow will shift their attention to the League Two campaign, which begins with a tough away fixture at Hartlepool. Their next home game is scheduled for February 16, 2027, against Scunthorpe United. Murray’s side will be hoping to carry any positive momentum from today’s match into the new season.
