New Barrow boss says he must regain fans' trust

TL;DR

New Barrow boss Adam Murray emphasizes the need to regain fans' trust after the club's relegation, which has led to a loss of identity. He aims to reconnect with supporters following a tumultuous season marked by multiple coaching changes.

Key points

Adam Murray is the new boss of Barrow.
Barrow was relegated from the EFL after six years in League Two.
The club has lost its identity and needs to regain fans' trust.
Murray aims to reconnect with supporters.
The previous season saw five head coaches at Barrow.

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New Barrow boss Adam Murray claims the club must win back their fans' trust because they have lost their identity following relegation.

Barrow dropped out of the EFL on the final day of the campaign after six years in League Two following a traumatic campaign that saw five head coaches come and go.

Murray, who left Kidderminster Harriers to sign a two-year contract at Barrow on Tuesday, knows the Bluebirds lost their way and says he must reconnect with the fans.

"The chats I've had with people already here, one of the main things we've got to do is build that trust back," Murray told BBC Radio Cumbria. "We've got to build that connection back.

"The fans need to see their team back. They need to see their club back. They need to see an identity they can connect with and be proud of and make sure, especially here, when teams rock up, they know they're going to be in for a fight.

"Being brutal, I think identity to this place is key and it's been missing for a while. I want to bring that back.

"I'm looking forward to connecting with the fans and I'm looking forward to building, not just a team, but a football club they can admire and be proud of again."

Murray, 44, who will face Kidderminster in the National League next season after winning promotion with the Midlands club, admits any players who do not fit his plan can leave.

Q&A

What did Adam Murray say about regaining fans' trust at Barrow?

Adam Murray stated that the club must build back trust and connection with the fans after losing their identity due to relegation.

How did Barrow's relegation affect the club's identity?

Barrow's relegation from the EFL has caused them to lose their identity, as highlighted by Adam Murray, who noted the need to reconnect with supporters.

What challenges did Barrow face during the last season?

Barrow faced significant challenges last season, including a traumatic campaign that resulted in five head coaches coming and going.