Last updated 19:42, Thursday, 12 June 2008

WORKINGTON REDS have arranged their first friendly of the pre-season - against county rivals Barrow.

But the game will be at Holker Street on August 2, a week before the two sides start their respective Blue Square programmes.

Workington had asked for a friendly at Borough Park but because the majority of the Barrow squad live in Lancashire, the Bluebirds wanted a home game.

However, Barrow have agreed that gate receipts from the game will be shared - and the old Chas Kendall Trophy will be presented to the winners.

Reds boss Darren Edmondson said: “The clubs used to play on a regular basis for the trophy and we have agreed to re-activate that for this year’s game. Barrow have also agreed to play for the Trophy again next year at Borough Park.”

Workington have also agreed to play new Northern League members Whitehaven Amateurs at the County Ground on July 15.

Penrith Town and Kendal Town are other possible opponents, along with Durham City but Reds are anxious to confirm at least one big home friendly before they commit to other dates.

Possible visitors include Queen of the South, Morton and Middlesbrough and Reds will play any two from three - Annan, Stranraer and Ebbsfleet Utd - at a tournament at Annan on July 19/20.