Barrow’s stand-in manager Sam Hird admitted the fall-out from boss David Dunn’s positive Covid-19 test proved “very disruptive” prior to a 1-0 defeat at Harrogate. Jack Muldoon’s first-half goal settled matters between the two teams, who were promoted from the Football League last term. Former Chesterfield and Doncaster defender Hird said: “It wasn’t ideal preparation in terms of the build-up with what happened to the manager and the assistant manager. Harrogate boss Simon Weaver admitted it was great to return to the club’s new stadium with a positive display. We kept together as a unit and used our strengths as well, which saw us through.”On Muldoon’s impressive start to the season, Weaver said: “It was an absolutely brilliant finish.

Source: Express October 17, 2020 17:15 UTC