Didn't Barrow have a game against Warrington last weekend ??
As for pre season friendlies if teams won't come up here then why can't we go down there.
Personally I'm not bothered watching friendly games were teams play youngsters and endless substitutions. I'm more than happy to wait for the Mickey mouse cup were we should qualify + a game in the CC against an amatuer side giving most a run out before the real season starts end of March.