John Barnes Has A New Job!

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Barnes agrees one-year deal to coach Jamaica

By Soccernet staff

Updated: September 17, 2008, 9:10 AM UK

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Former Liverpool and England winger John Barnes has been named as the new coach of the Jamaica national team.

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The former Liverpool winger is set for a spell in management.

The 44-year-old, who was born in Kingston, will take up his duties in November after agreeing a one-year deal with the Jamaica Football Federation.

Barnes takes over from Brazilian Rene Simoes, who was sacked as technical director last week.

JFF president Horace Burrell said: ''The board of directors of the JFF have approved the appointment of John Barnes, former England international, as the head coach of the national senior team, commencing November 1, 2008.

''The board have approved his appointment for a period of one year, which will be up for review, and possibly renewal.''

Burrell believes his appointment will also help increase the profile of the Jamaican side.

He said: ''When you are involved in international football you need an individual with international stature. Having a coach of international repute opens a number of opportunities for our national team.

''Many countries will invite you to play friendlies only because of the image and reputation of your coach.

''When an icon like John Barnes becomes the coach of Jamaica's Reggae Boyz' team, immediately the international spotlight will shine on Jamaica in every single aspect of the sport.''

Barnes lived in Jamaica until his teens when his father, who served in the armed forces, was posted to England.

Former Hull and Tranmere midfielder Theodore Whitmore has been named interim coach for next month's World Cup crucial qualifiers against Mexico and Honduras. He will then stay on as Barnes' assistant.

Burrell said Jamaica will select their strongest squad for the upcoming matches, including Hull's on-loan Wigan striker Marlon King, who was excluded by Simoes.

The post is Barnes' first job in management since an ill-fated spell in charge of Celtic in 1999.

[Mossfinn]

The post is Barnes' first job in management since an ill-fated spell in charge of Celtic in 1999.

Can only do better than that effort!!

The 'Dream Ticket', of Barnes & Dalglish was only good for Rangers

Good Luck

Moss