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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.

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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.

John Barnes, Jamaica coach

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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Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: Total Tranmere (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2009 11:45

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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: mini_andy (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2009 13:02

finally, the end of the speculation

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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: stemc (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2009 15:55

true but now speculation on players begins

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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2009 17:23

Anyone seen his interview on Sky Sports News? Very good to be fair!

Am looking forward to the pre-season campaign now we have the Manager thing over with!!


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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: MARK-TRFC (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2009 19:35

what did he say in his interview?


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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2009 22:27

Just the things you expect mostly - we'll play attractive but successful football etc etc.

Also about how unlucky we were to miss out last season etc.


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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: mini_andy (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2009 06:58

i also noticed this bit on sky:

Q: So John, what made you finally choose the Tranmere job?

A: Because its a job.........

lol

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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2009 07:34

Well at least he's honest I supposesmiling smiley


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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: This Dog Bites (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2009 10:33

Sorry but the TV interview was an eye opener,

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,

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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2009 10:44

I was surprisingly impressed by the interview.


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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: mini_andy (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2009 12:30

click me for the BBC confirmation

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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: This Dog Bites (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2009 13:05

Listen to whats being said, why was he speaking to the TV, when the press release was today?,

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.

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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: Mikey (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2009 13:34

How long is his contract?!


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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: This Dog Bites (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2009 14:05

Two years i`ve been told??

My nose is warm which is a bad sign,

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Re: Digger Moves In - John Barnes is New Rovers Boss
Posted by: mini_andy (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2009 15:22

the official site confims it as a 2 year contract

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