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The Cumbrian has starred for the Bluebirds in recent weeks to boost their survival bid. And ahead of todays clash at Leyton Orient (kick-off 12.30pm) caretaker boss Kelly said Brough, who has scored in Barrow’s last two games, is one of a number of young pros at Holker Street who can make strides with their careers. “Patrick can be what he wants to be. He’s got all the tools,” said Kelly. “I’ve worked with players like Patrick before. “I think Patrick knows we’ve reall...

A LATE equaliser from substitute Tom Beadling secured Barrow a vital draw at Colchester United. Beadling struck home a fine low shot from the edge of the area in the 88th minute to earn a point for the Bluebirds, cancelling out Callum Harriott’s first-half strike, at the JobServe Community Stadium. Barrow started the game one point – and one place – above their hosts in the table but with two games in hand. Bluebirds caretaker boss Rob Kelly named an unchanged line-up for their fi...

STRUGGLING Barrow slipped to their fourth straight defeat after losing 2-1 at home to Morecambe (writes Shane McDermott). Striker Scott Quigley’s sixth goal in ten games was in vain as battling Barrow’s disappointing run of results continued. The Bluebirds are a point adrift of safety, but have two vital games in hand over closest relegation rivals Southend – who lost at home to Bolton. Aaron Wildig opened the scoring before the break with Quigley levelling after the hour mark. ...

Barrow 1 [Quigley 37 (P)] BARROW were the architects of their own downfall as early goals in each half condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Bradford. Danny Rowe opened the scoring to mark his home debut in style. Centre-back Anthony O’Connor fouled Scott Quigley in the box and handed the Bluebirds a lifeline with the striker bagging his fifth goal in seven games. But Callum Cooke struck after the break to ensure Bradford’s new management duo are yet to taste defeat. Michael Jolley’...

It’s strange times all round, with the impact of Covid being seen at Carlisle United. Unless things change, tomorrow should be the last game they…

HERO: Jason Steele saved four penalties in the shootout NEWPORT County AFC were denied another FA Cup scalp after losing on penalties to Premier League Brighton at Rodney Parade. Seagulls goalkeeper Jason Steele, who gifted the Exiles a late leveller in normal time, turned from villain to hero when stopping penalties from Josh Sheehan, Mickey Demetriou, Liam Shephard and Scot Bennett. Adam Webster, who had deflected into his net, slotted for a 4-3 shootout success that avoided embarrassmen...

NEWPORT County AFC suffered just their third League Two loss of the season as Leyton Orient came from behind with a quickfire second-half double to triumph at the Breyer Group Stadium. The Exiles, whose lead at the top of the table is now three points, went 1-0 up courtesy of Jamie Proctor’s 20th-minute strike from the edge of the box. Danny Johnson levelled on 62 minutes, before James Brophy made the visitors pay for failing to clear a long ball. County, who picked up five bookings, we...