Thank You, Barrow AFC: A Season to Remember

Today was the final home game of the season at Barrow AFC.

What a journey it’s been — a real rollercoaster with highs, lows, and everything in between. But through it all, I’ve been (and always will be) a proud Bluebird!

I’ve loved seeing all the familiar faces from game to game — the Barrow community really is something special. I’ll definitely miss seeing everyone over the next few months, so don’t be strangers!

I’ve also had fun trying most of the pies, tackling the chippy can (even though I’m not the biggest chip eater!), and today’s cheeseburger was definitely a winner!

A huge thank you to all the players, the coaching and management team, and all the lovely staff at the club. You’ve made every matchday special.

A special shout-out to Bluey the mascot too — always working hard to get the crowd singing, bringing smiles to faces, and making matchdays even more fun, especially for the kids.

This season has brought a lot of changes, including different managers leading the team at different points. Every manager brought something unique to the club, and I’m grateful to each of them for their part in this season’s journey.

Every player this season has brought something different and valuable to the team, whether it was strength, skill, leadership, energy, or heart. It’s been brilliant to watch how everyone played their part and gave it their all.

By the end of the season, a few players really stood out for me — Ben Whitfield, Emile Acquah, and Robbie Gotts — each bringing something special to the pitch, whether it was creativity, hard work, passion, or that extra bit of magic when we needed it. I’m so grateful for all the moments they gave us.

But truly, I’m proud of every single player who pulled on the shirt this season. It’s a team effort, always.

This season also brought a very special personal moment: making one of my Dad’s lifelong dreams come true by going to Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea FC v Barrow. It was an incredible experience — from watching the match to doing the stadium tour, it’s something we’ll never forget. I also had so much fun going to Morecambe to watch Morecambe v Barrow too!

The end of the season always feels like the end of an era. It’s hard saying goodbye to the players who move on to new adventures, but I’m so proud of everything the team has achieved.

Now it’s time for a little rest, recharge, and then bring on August and a brand new season!

Thank you, Barrow AFC, for all the memories.

Once a Bluebird, always a Bluebird. ⚽💙