Last updated 13:44, Monday, 05 January 2009

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DAVE Bayliss says Barrow AFC will do everything in their power to get Mike Pearson back playing as quickly as possible.
The defender, due to celebrate his 21st birthday later this month, suffered a horrific double leg-break during the Bluebirds’ 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Middlesbrough on Saturday.
The Welshman fell to the turf in agony after going in for a tackle with substitute Marvin Emnes. He will be out for the rest of the season.
Pearson is currently at a hospital in Middlesbrough and has been cheered up by being handed the shirt worn on Saturday by Boro’s best player, England international Stewart Downing.
Bayliss said this morning: “It’s a double break. He was due to have the operation last night and have pins inserted. It’s a massive disappointment to lose Mike for the rest of the season.
“He’s been our most consistent player and is a manager’s dream to manage.
“He is non-contract and the club have assured us that they will look after Mike.
“We will all do everything possible to get him back playing as quickly as possible.
“He is a natural athlete and his healing process should be quicker than it would be for other people.” I think he should be fit to play for us next season.”
Barrow have confirmed the signings of experienced ex-Carlisle United and Gretna winger Brendan McGill and 20-year-old defender Marcus Holness. McGill has penned a deal until the end of the season, with Holness arriving on a one-month loan from Rochdale.