Bradford champs

Barker leads Walsden waltz

By Max Chesterton
TYPICALLY, upon joining a new league, history would dictate that it is perhaps best to strive for a season of consolidation.
But Walsden didn’t have any interest in listening to history as they stormed to a newly-merged Lancashire League title, losing just once in the process.
And despite what has been a remarkable year for the side, captain Nick Barker couldn’t help but dwell on the what-ifs.
“It’s just a shame that we lost against Darwen because I don’t think it’s ever been done before [an unbeaten season],” he said.
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