Barrow run inspired by derby questions says Farman

Paul Farman has been with Barrow since joining from Carlisle in 2021

Barrow goalkeeper Paul Farman says their unbeaten run has been inspired by bouncing back from losing the Cumbrian derby to Carlisle United.

The 1-0 home defeat in February saw relegation-threatened Carlisle complete the double and maintain the Bluebirds' 65-year wait to beat their rivals in the league.

But since then they have taken 11 points from five games, with only Colchester United picking up more in League Two in that time.

"We got questioned a bit after that Carlisle game," Farman, 35, told BBC Radio Cumbria.

"You can doubt us but we really want to show that never-say-die attitude."

Farman produced a player-of-the-match display in the Bluebirds' win at promotion-chasing Port Vale on Tuesday.

It was evidence of Barrow's growing role as party poopers having also won at Notts County in this run and coming from two down to snatch a draw at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.

But for the goalkeeper in his fourth season at the club, it is proof of a strong dressing room culture.

"We really want to grind through games," he added. "If it takes being a bit ugly to get points to get over the line, we are going to make sure we do that.

"I've been fortunate since I came here, we've had a great dressing room every year. We've got some big characters, and most days it's people coming in with smiles on their faces and enjoying it."