League Two

MCDONALD BOOSTS THE BLUEBIRDS…

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The LeaguePaper Team
30 November 2025

LEAGUE TWO

NEIL McDonald is relishing his return to Barrow’s coaching staff.
The 60-year-old, who has had two previous spells with the Bluebirds, has rejoined the club as joint assistant head coach alongside Craig Pead.
He most recently worked under Simon Grayson at Hartlepool, but he worked in the Premier League at Bolton, Blackburn and West Ham with Sam Allardyce.
Now he is eager to help boss Andy Whing power Barrow up the League Two table.

EAGER: Neil McDonald

“As soon as I spoke with Andy and Craig, I was impressed by their passion and eagerness to succeed and...

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