And also a certain Mr Holt !

Threequarters: Backhouse, Dixon
Halfbacks: Holt, Campbell, Finch
Forwards: Mossop, Botes(?)

The BOD stated that they are looking to get a squad of at least 24 together for 2012. Just 17 more to go !!

With the exception of Botes, all those signed so far have some Championship experience with the likes of Campbell and Finch having faired very well against SL opposition in the past. Remember Finch and Campbell tearing Wigan a new @reshole at Craven Park in 2009. Campbell also had a great game against Cas (and Ranghi Chase) in 2010.

If we can sign up the majority of last seasons 'locals', then we'll have a squad that has a massive amount of Championship experience. Add to those some of the best amateurs/RU players from the area and maybe a handful of out-of-towners/overseas players and we'll be looking very good for 2012. The club has ALWAYS had out-of-towners and/or overseas players on the books - from the 30's, through the great 40's/50's teams, the 70's/80's and yes, even in the very darkest days of the early 90's. That will always be the case, but we certainly need more locals coming through the ranks than we've had in the last 3 or 4 years.

There has been as lot of good work going on over the last few months with regards to the Service Area and I'm sure the new BOD will see this as a key objective over the next few years. With the likes of Dean Marwood and Cresta helping out with local player pathways, the future for the amateur game in the area looks good as well.

Lot's to dop, but lots to be looking forward to. It needs ALL the fans to do their bit, no matter how small. It's OUR club and it will be a great as WE allow it to be.

Onwards and upwards from here. Roll on 2012 !

Threequarters: Backhouse, Finch (J), Dixon, Larkin, Low, Ballard, Nixon
Halfbacks: Holt, Campbell, Finch (L), Kaighan,
Forwards: Botes, McGoff, Pedley, Butler, Harrison(Think we will see Liam play in the 2nd row next season)Bracek,Venter

Another 3 signings today things are almost there now.

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Threequarters: Backhouse, Finch (J), Dixon, Larkin, Low, Ballard, Nixon
Halfbacks: Holt, Campbell, Finch (L), Kaighan,
Forwards: Botes, McGoff, Pedley, Butler, Harrison(Think we will see Liam play in the 2nd row next season)Bracek,Venter, Dutton, Ostler, Gordon

Another 3 signings today things are almost there now.

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Threequarters: Backhouse, Finch (J), Dixon, Larkin, Low, Ballard, Nixon
Halfbacks: Holt, Campbell, Finch (L), Kaighan,
Forwards: Botes, McGoff, Pedley, Butler, Harrison(Think we will see Liam play in the 2nd row next season)Bracek,Venter, Dutton, Ostler, Gordon

good to see things moving in the right direction at Barrow,hope things continue to go well for you and we see you and Whitehaven back in the CC in 2013.Love my trips up there regardless of result.

Threequarters: Backhouse, Finch (J), Dixon, Larkin, Low, Ballard, Nixon, Litherland, Haney
Halfbacks: Holt, Campbell, Finch (L), Kaighan, Marwood
Forwards: Botes, McGoff, Pedley, Butler, Harrison, Bracek, Venter, Dutton, Ostler, Gordon, Dawson, Toal, Dandy, Pugh

From what I've seen so far I wouldn't be at all surprised to see the squad trimmed by 3 or 4 players from the current 28, it would also be very nice if we could add another very big, nasty prop with a bit of experience, we must have one of the smallest packs in the league.