With prior business commitments delaying the arrival of his assistant Nigel Wright at Craven Park, Barrow Raiders Head Coach Garry Schofield has brought in Martin Clawson as strength and fitness coach.

Martin enjoyed eight successful years with Brian Noble at the Bradford Bulls and later joined up with him at Crusaders.

“With Nigel being unavailable at present I was keen to bring in a specialist fitness coach," said Schofield. "Martin has proven to be one of the best in the business and I am sure my players will enjoy what he brings to the training sessions, though at present weather conditions are dictating that most of it is gym work. We will be playing fast flowing, entertaining rugby and to do that every player must be at the top of his game fitness wise”