Former Mansfield Town manager Adam Murray is named new boss at relegated Barrow

It comes just days after Murray’s Harriers beat favourites South Shields 2-0 to seal a return to the National League.

Barrow were relegated from League Two after on the final day to end their six year stay in the EFL.

Bluebirds chairman Paul Hornby said he was delighted to have Murray on board.

"We, as the board, identified Adam as a target early due to his track record, current performances and philosophy,” he said.

"We had to bide our time, due to his success with Kidderminster this season which extended into the post-season games, but are really pleased to be able to have him on board.

"He's a young, hungry manager but already has a whole range of experiences in England and in Europe, including two promotions into the National League in the past four years."

After ending his playing career Murray, who has signed a deal until the end of the summer of 2028, took up coaching before becoming Stags manager between November 2014 and 2016.

He has since gained extensive experience following spells at Boston United as manager and as first team coach at Barnsley, West Brom and Besiktas.

After his spell in Turkey, Murray returned to the English game and has since won promotions to the National League with AFC Fylde and Kidderminster.

Barrow go into their 125th anniverasry next season as they look to regain their place back in League Two at the first attempt.

“We spoke to people within the game who couldn’t speak highly enough of him as a manager and as a person which speaks volumes of him as an individual,” added Hornby.

“Our ambitions and beliefs for this season align and that culture and togetherness is going to be such a key factor this season and myself and the board are really excited for the year ahead.”