John Barnes to Manage Merseysides Second Club.

Barnes set to land Tranmere post

John Barnes is set to return to English football as manager of League One Tranmere Rovers, according to the Jamaica Football Federation.

Former England winger Barnes, 45, has stepped down from his role as Jamaica coach to take over at Prenton Park following the sacking of Ronnie Moore.

A JFF statement said: "His contract was due to expire on June 30, 2009.

"Barnes secured a contract with Tranmere for the upcoming season and advised the JFF of that development."
It continued: "With Barnes securing a job prior to the Gold Cup, the JFF decided in the long-term interest of the game not to offer him a short-term extension, but to appoint Theodore Whitmore as national coach for the remainder of the life of this administration."

Barnes started his playing career with Watford and went on to enjoy spells at Liverpool and Newcastle, winning 79 caps for England.

He was appointed coach of the Reggae Boys in September last year.

So far there has been no comment from officials at Tranmere.

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He should make a good job of it. Maybe we can lend him a few players to help. He deserves it after the way he played for us.

Good luck to him.
Not sure if it is a step up from "The Reggae Boys", but it's a way to get into club football I spose.
All the best John!

Good luck Barnesy.

I'll have to start looking out for Tranmere's scores again now.