Darrell Clarke has been named head coach by BARNSLEY for a two-year contract.
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Reds legend Martin Devaney, who recently inked a new contract with the team, will provide assistance to Clarke, who resigned from his role at Cheltenham Town on Wednesday.
“We are happy to bring Darrell to Barnsley; his style of play is attacking and aggressive, and he has demonstrated that he can quickly get strong performances and results at his previous clubs,” Reds sporting director Mladen Sormaz stated.
“Darrell has a strong track record in the EFL and is an ambitious head coach who has consistently been able to get teams promoted and has spent a significant period of time at each club – we believe he’s the right man to help us achieve our aim of promotion to the Championship.
“After a thorough search including meeting with a number of candidates in person in recent weeks, I had the most immediate connection with Darrell and appreciated how open and direct he was when we spoke, I believe for Barnsley to be successful in the coming seasons, clear and open communication and alignment between us both will be key.