Tamworth's search for consistency was halted by a 2-1 home defeat to Barrow. The result, played on Friday, leaves The Lambs 18th in the National League with 14 points from 13 games.
Second-half goals from Rekeem Harper and Corey Edwards put the visitors in control. Harper converted a penalty in the 51st minute, extending his scoring run to five consecutive games. Edwards doubled the lead ten minutes later. Tamworth's Teo Kurtaran pulled one back from the spot with a minute of normal time remaining, but the hosts could not find an equaliser.
Barrow manager Adam Murray was scathing about the match's quality, calling it one of the worst games of football he had ever been involved in. He said he hated every second of it, blaming difficult wind and pitch conditions. Murray admitted his team looked soft in the first half and that they received harsh words at the interval, but he praised their improved reaction after the break.
New signing makes debut
Barrow's latest defensive addition, Adam Alimi-Adetoro, came off the bench for the final ten minutes. The 24-year-old, 6ft 5in centre-back had been training with the squad before signing on Friday and was registered in time to feature. Murray described the former FC Halifax Town defender as a good signing who addresses a need to add to the back line, citing his experience from a club that had fought for play-offs at this level.
The defeat continues a mixed run of form for Tamworth, whose recent results show three wins and two losses from their last five outings. They must now regroup for a key away trip to face bottom-placed Gateshead on 23 October.
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Barrow's new signing Adam Alimi-Adetoro said he was pleased to make his debut in the 2-1 win at Tamworth. The defender, who will wear the number 3 shirt, told the club's media, "It feels good to get going again. To make my debut was a great feeling." The result leaves Tamworth 18th in the National League with 14 points from 13 games.
