It’s Friendly Fire! All Of Monday’s Pre-Season Action

With over 700 Football League appearances between them – Brian Wilson and Jason Taylor joined Ian Evatt’s revolution minutes before kick-off – and were thrown straight in by the Barrow boss.

The pair started among the substitutes but took the field for their debuts in the second-half – and Jason Taylor even got himself on the scoresheet.

The hosts slid to a 3-2 defeat - but started like a house on fire when John Rooney curled a free-kick past Nathan Harker after three minutes.

Newcastle levelled half an hour later when Ivan Toney nipped in to capitalise on a Barrow defensive mix-up.

After the break, the visitors went in front almost immediately – before extending their lead further to lead by two.

Enter Jason Taylor. The former Rotherham, Oldham and Eastleigh midfielder grabbed himself a debut goal – tapping home from a rebound – immediately winning plaudits from his new fans.

Ian Evatt’s side looks to be taking shape well with the new National League season fast approaching.
The Bluebirds get underway against Havant & Waterlooville on August 4.

Billericay were on the road again, and Harry Wheeler’s men bagged their first pre-season win – overcoming Aveley 3-0.

The Blues’ new signing Jake Howell opened the scoring after only six first-half minutes to give Ricay and early lead.

That goal set the tone for the game and the visitors doubled their lead courtesy of a Sammy Deering strike two minutes before half-time.

Wheeler rang the changes shortly after the break to great effect - with new signing Moses Emmanuel linking up well with Jordy Mangol – who scored the games third and final goal.

St. Albans City completed a second-half turnaround at Biggleswade Town to claim their second victory in a week.

Biggleswade took the lead just after the hour mark at Langsford Road but were in front for a matter of seconds – Solomon Sambou slammed in a 25-yard free-kick to equalise.

The visitors pushed for a goal and forced a winner five minutes from time, courtesy of a trialist. Trying his luck from outside the area – the trialist sent a message to his prospective employers by finding the net.