BOSTON United, who visit Gigg Lane on Saturday, reinstated former boss Steve Evans to the York Street hot seat three weeks ago, after parting company with Neil Thompson.

Evans, the man who led the Pilgrims into the Football League from the Nationwide Conference two season ago, relinquished the reins after the club were found guilty of financial irregularities during their promotion season.

Nevertheless, he's still a popular man among the club's supporters, who won't forget his momentous achievement.

This week Evans has brought in Lincoln City striker Dene Cropper and West Ham midfielder David Noble to bolster his squad, while former Shakers' loanee Greg Strong has recently been signed up on a two-year deal from Hull City.

The change has brought immediate results for the Pilgrims, who have won three of the four games played since Evans took charge again.

"I know about Steve (Evans) from the season I had with Chester in the Conference," added Barrow.

"He is a good motivator and looks like he has got Boston going again, judging by recent results.

"He's not letting the grass grow under his feet and has brought in three or four new faces in a short space of time.

"They are pumping a bit of money in and looking to next season, I don't think they will be struggling again."

In the corresponding game at York Street in September, the home side ran out 1-0 winners, thanks to a Peter Duffield goal.

Without a midweek fixture, the first team squad have used their inactivity to get over any knocks and strains they have been suffering from.

"A number of the lads have been playing with injuries, so this week has given them a chance to recover and recharge their batteries," said Barrow.

"In particular, Tom Kennedy has been able to rest his ankle. It was a bad knock he received and he has shown a good attitude to get through the games he has."

Barrow will continue to monitor triallists Paul Rickers and giant Preston striker, Fola Onibuje.

Former Oldham midfielder Rickers has been released by Northampton Town, after suffering a broken leg and is in a period of rehabilitation.

While Onibuje, a strapping six foot six inches tall, is a former Charlton Athletic junior who, at 19 years of age, is one for the future.