Boss' belief right as Harper delivers Barrow goals

Rekeem Harper says that a positive message from Barrow manager Adam Murray is the reason behind his rich goalscoring form.

Harper has scored five goals in five games, which have all been won as the Bluebirds have surged up the National League, while he has also been captain in the past three.

Each of them has been Barrow's opener as Murray's instructions have paid dividends, with the most recent being a penalty in the 2-1 win at Tamworth.

"I'm a midfielder that likes to do everything and I've got experience in a lot of different roles," Harper told BBC Radio Cumbria.

"But the gaffer this year has come in and said I'm an attacking midfielder that can get goals.

"It's easy to talk and say you want to be those things. But you need evidence and the evidence is showing that I can be that midfielder."

Harper, 26, managed just two goals in 35 games last season as Barrow were relegated from League Two.

But like the team, he is feeling new energy as they sit one place and two points outside the play-offs following their strong run that has lifted them from inside the relegation zone.

"I'm delighted to contribute and more importantly, just to keep winning," he said. "It's a good feel around the place at the minute, so I'm enjoying it.

"It's belief in what we're doing. We were unfortunate in some games, so it was trusting in the process, trusting that we've got some good players and we've brought in good players since those times and then having the quality to take your moments."