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A Cumbrian MP is calling on the Government to include his local football team in a national pilot event due to start next month. Simon Fell is hoping Barrow AFC will be included in the launch of a new Events Research Programme, which will include a series of pilot events.
Barrow AFC offer furlough to out-of-favour players
Barrow AFC have confirmed that they have offered furlough to a number of out-of-favour players. The Bluebirds insist the move is a way of “exploring every lifeline” possible amid the financial challenges of Covid-19. The step, though, will inevitably invite criticism, following the club’s major January transfer window recruitment – and with AFC having recently said their financial outlook was at its healthiest for decades . It will also be regarded as controversial in light of the Government’s job retention scheme having been set up to provide job security for companies unable to operate fully during the Covid-19 pandemic.
HUNDREDS more fans will now be allowed to attend Barrow AFC s next match. The matchday capacity has officially been increased by 400 spectators for the Bluebird s next home game against Cheltenham on Saturday. Currently, the club can only welcome just over 1,100 fans to Holker Street under the social distancing restrictions. However, due to the success of last weekend’s pilot event during the Bluebirds’ home defeat to Salford City, the club recommended that the matchday capacity be increased. This was then reviewed by the Safety Advisory Group who made the decision to increase to step two capacity, which is higher than just season ticket holders.