BARROW MAY NEED SUBS

The replays of the 4th Qualifying ties of the FA Cup started last night and I am pleased to say that my good friend from Cider County will be able to pirchase his "concessions' ticket" for the First Round Proper as Taunton Town took Hemel Hempstead to the cleaners 1-0. By all accounts they were a bit fortunate, but the cup is the cup and on they go.

Who are they facing next? It is a plum home tie against Barrow! The journey is nearly 300 miles and I don't think the boys from Cumbria will hire a plane (or maybe a lift in one of our nuclear subs?). Barrow are presently 4th in the National league table, but will not enjoy the journey south.

Founded in 1901, Barrow AFC, the Bluebirds (or the Ziggers??) are based at Holker Street not a long way from the very famous Vickers Shipyards where nuclear subs are constructed (under cover away from the spies) . Note the badge!
Holker Street was previously a dump for the local railway and pieces of rubbish were often emerging form the pitch,

I have been to the shipyards with Geography students on many occasions, very kindly hosted by the company who would show us around the works.
Elected to Division three North in 1921, the club stayed there living on the edge until 1972 when they were replaced by Hereford United. Presently the club is owned by a Dallas based business.

Lincoln City won their replay against Guiseley (Yorkshire!) and are at home next, facing Altrincham. Torquay lost to Woking who play Stockport away, whilst Wrexham were beaten 2-3 by Stamford who now meet Hartlepool in the north-east. So there is still a flavour of ex Football League clubs in the draw, Northampton meet Harrow Borough who beat Margate. Another ex FL club, Gateshead, take on Alfreton Town tonight hoping to reach some of that prize money.