Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
By Deadly Submarine
June 14 2009
After a week of speculation, Tranmere will have a new Manager tomorrow and for once the early name in the hat has turned out to be the correct one as former Liverpool midfielder John Barnes has told Sky Sports News that he will be the new Rovers Manager tomorrow.
After nine days of speculation, the initial rumour of John Barnes becoming Tranmere's new Manager today became reality as the former Liverpool and England midfielder told Sky Sports News that he will be confirmed as Rovers new Manager tomorrow.
The news of Ronnie Moore's dismissal almost ten days ago had barely spread around fully amongst the fans when news emerged from reliable sources close to Total Tranmere that Barnes would be named as the new Rovers Boss, sparking rumours of a possible takeover at the Club as well.
So far there is no news on the takeover but the appointment of Barnes is now all but confirmed as Sky Sports News run the story this afternoon claiming that Barnes has confirmed to them his appointment.
After a playing career spanning 17 years at just four different Clubs - Watford, Liverpool, Newcastle and Charlton Athletic as well as 79 England Caps, Barnes moved into management at Celtic and although his spell there was a short one his record read P29 W19 D2 L8.
Since then he has been Coach of the National Team of Jamaica (the Country of his birth) until his contract was not renewed there last week in order for him to take up the job at Prenton Park.
Barnes will therefore team up with one of his Jamaican players Ian Goodison who recently signed a new two-year deal to stay at the Club.
Although not yet confirmed, it is beleived that Jason McAteer will be Barnes's Assistant Manager after just three years away from the Club after his playing careers ended at Tranmere.
We will bring you all the news this week including the Carling Cup draw on Tuesday and the release of the Football League Fixtures on Wednesday morning.
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Am looking forward to the pre-season campaign now we have the Manager thing over with!!
Also about how unlucky we were to miss out last season etc.
Q: So John, what made you finally choose the Tranmere job?
A: Because its a job.........
lol
Its a Job??? (Everones laughs)
Dont need money to get promoted??
The just mist out by 2 minutes, so make them play better,
Right.
First just stupid off the cuff comment.
Are we being told that therde is no new money for players.
We have lost players left right and centre, what squad do he dont know whats been going on.
Sorry but not a very good start at all,
get the bad news out the way first,
If there is no new money or investment , what was the point in getting rid of Ronnie, going off half cocked comes to mind.
Get the stick yourself.
My nose is warm which is a bad sign,