They were a distant dot in the tipsters' eye-line at the start of the season, but not even a global pandemic could put a flicker of doubt into Ian Evatt’s mind that his team were about to bash the bookies.
Barrow have today announced the departure of manager Ian Evatt to Bolton Wanderers.
Not many footballers would be more than happy to watch their team-mates walk out at Wembley in a cup final while stuck hundreds of miles away.
They aren’t quite the 5,000/1-Foxes, but there’s something strikingly familiar about what’s going on at the top of the Vanarama National League right now.
When Ian Evatt arrived at the gates of Holker Street two seasons ago, by his own admission, the divide between the club and its loyal supporters was huge, quite literally.
Barrow might be the top scorers in the National League at the minute - but their boss Ian Evatt has fired a warning to his strikers.
There’s always a worry when a manager puts pen to paper on a fantastic new long-term contract.
Ian Evatt is more than happy for Barrow to be the leaders few are tipping to win it.
Ian Evatt has ended any speculation regarding his future by agreeing a new and improved contract at Barrow.
The words “Rooney” and “goalscoring” have been seen together on headlines for what seems like forever – it’s no different in the MANarama National League at the minute.
Diehard Taylor Nelson puts his neck on the line and tells us all about his beloved Barrow.
Ian Evatt hasn't got time for the usual clichés about pre-season after his side were given a "rude awakening" on Tuesday evening.