Our first team currently play in the The United Counties League Division One.
The 2021/22 season saw Jordan Holmes and Wade Ball step into the Barrow Town managerial hot seat as player managers. They joined the club following two disjointed seasons due to the Covid pandemic and the previous management team having had to stand down due to work commitments.
As Jordan states “It’s the first time we have stepped over from players to now managing the team, so it’s been very much a learn on the job situation for the both of us”.
Jordan and Wade had to set about recruiting an entirely new squad for the season, a tough challenge but one that they thoroughly enjoyed.
The club committee are extremely pleased with the enthusiasm and commitment shown by Jordan, Wade and their backroom staff. The team finished the season in 8th place in the league (out of 23 teams); an excellent achievement considering the on-field situation that Jordan and Wade inherited. Ever competitive Jordan is looking for more.
“In our first season I think we have mixed feelings about it. Our view is that with the players we have we would have liked to have got in the play off’s, that was our aim at the start of the season. But when you look at it realistically for any team being put together and players having not played together with managers that are still learning the trade you could argue that finishing 8th is an excellent achievement.”
“Next season I think we will be stronger, both on and off the pitch”.
The team have had some great results, the 3-0 victory over Hucknall and the 5-1 win at Kirby stand out along with the run of winning 8 out of 10 games during October/ November.
“I think we have a great bunch of lads and the atmosphere this season has been really good, we are hoping we can keep the majority and add a few more for next season to make us stronger. We feel that we are 3 or 4 signings away from a promotion push,” Jordan goes on to say.
“Wade and myself both love the club and although we are a small club we really want to try and achieve something here. We are always trying to get more fans to come and support the team and we would love for there to be some good young talent coming through the youth teams and reserves. Our backroom staff have been great all season with Kamani, Millsy and Steve our coaches. Brining in Mick Holmes as assistant manager has certainly helped me and Wade. Mick played professionally for Wolves, hopefully the lads can learn from him and take on board his experience. We have also brought in Davide, our media man who has helped the club with the marketing and social media accounts, he has been a great help to us. We hope to finish this season strong and we are looking forward to what next season brings. Up the Barrow”
