Barrow Raiders will host North Wales Crusaders in a pre-season friendly next month to celebrate Nathan Mossop’s testimonial.
The fixture will take place at the Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium on Sunday 15 January (3pm kick-off).
It will be the first of three pre-season friendlies for the Raiders, with further games to come at home against local rivals Workington Town and Super League outfit Wigan Warriors.
The fixture will also see Carl Forster make his return to the club, having departed last month to become player-coach at the Betfred League 1 side.
The game will serve as a celebration of Mossop’s achievements in rugby league.
In 2023, he will enter his 13th season with the Raiders after signing a new one-year deal. To date, he has made over 250 appearances for the club, having debuted in 2009.
Discussing the fixture, Mossop said: “I’m really looking forward to getting out there on the 15th, and it will be good to lock horns with my old mate Carl Forster.
“Carl was fantastic for us and I’m sure he’ll be successful with North Wales over the next couple of years.
“I’d like to thank Steve and the club for helping arrange this fixture for my testimonial, and also North Wales for agreeing to take part. It’ll be good to see the fans again and I’m excited to get back out there playing with the lads.”
North Wales Crusaders player-coach Carl Forster said: “It’s a great honour to be a part of Mossy’s testimonial. He’s been an unbelievable servant to Barrow and I’m made up to have spent a period of that time with him.
“He’s an unbelievable professional and a good friend.”
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the match can be bought online and at the turnstiles, and are priced as follows:
Online ticket prices –
- Adults: £13
- Concessions: £10
- Children: Free
Turnstile admission prices –
- Adults: £17
- Concessions: £12
- Children: Free
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