But looks can be deceiving and Maidstone United’s players produced to secure a good early season 1-0 win.
It’s already their second victory and boss Saunders can sense they have moved on from last year’s disappointing campaign.
“We looked really flat in the warm and I was worried,” he said.
“I don’t know why but it was a concern so to get the win was great. Sometimes you get that flatness before a game but they all did their jobs
“Barrow are a good side. They came here with a lot of confidence after beating Chesterfield so it was a big three points for us.
“They try and play and I have seen them and know they’ll be good this season.
“Worgs (Lee Worgan, goalkeeper) hasn’t had too many saves to make and against a side with good attacking players that is a real positive.
“It was a good team performances. We’ve has a decent start and it was nice to get three home points on the board.”