BARROW AFC managing director Andrew Casson will put himself in the firing line this week.

The Bluebirds MD will face club supporters on Friday, less than a week after a confrontation with an angry group of fans.

Casson was confronted during Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Sutton United by a handful of Barrow followers unhappy at the appointment of Micky Moore as manager and at the handling of affairs at the club.

Now he wants to put all his cards on the table at a question and answer session with supporters at the Crossbar – giving both sides the chance to express their feelings on goings-on at Holker Street.

In a statement issued via the club website, Casson said: “As some of you are probably aware, there was a bit of an incident involving myself and a small group of supporters on Saturday during our match against Sutton United.

“Frankly, I was embarrassed by the incident, not for myself, but for how all of our travelling supporters were represented by a minority. I think our fans are probably the best in the league, especially in terms of away travel and support and you don’t deserve to be represented like that.

“There are appropriate times and places for discussions, but an away ground whilst the match is being played and I am sat with representatives of the opposition is not one of them.

“However, as I take a step back and reflect on the situation, it was obviously the result of unresolved angst about issues that some would like to perceive as dishonesty or obscuring the truth.

“I believe that we are quite transparent as a football club. I am at the club almost every day of the week and I try to answer every question put to me when I am approached by fans either around town or during a match day.

“I appreciate that some would like more official channels to communicate and I suppose now would be a good time to have one.”

The statement added: “It will only be myself on stage, and I will answer any question I can on topics as far ranging as our new manager to our business strategy moving forward.

“Afterwards, I hope you will all have a better understanding of where we are and where the club is going, with a bit more trust in the leadership.

“As I mentioned in my last update, the club is at its best when myself, our staff, and the fans all work together towards a common goal. I hope this meeting can clear any concerns and will enable us to do so.”

The question and answer session will start at 8pm, with doors opening at 7.15pm.