After the club fires the manager, a former Derby County captain gets their first managerial position.

interim head coach until the conclusion of the season.

The Tykes have made the decision to fire the former Cheltenham manager, who departs Oakwell

with the team eight points outside of the playoff spots and in 10th place in League One. After serving as

Clarke’s assistant until leaving Derby last summer, Hourihane has been promoted to head

coach and will be in charge for the rest of the season.

Tom Harban, who moves up from the under-21s, Jon Stead, and Martin Devaney will support him.

“We would like to thank Darrell for his efforts in a season that has been difficult for various reasons,”

stated Chairman Neerav Parekh.

“We are eight points out of the playoffs and feel that a change is necessary,

despite Darrell’s tremendous efforts to get the team competitive and pushing for promotion.”

“Darrell is someone I respect and have enjoyed working with, and I’d like to thank him for his efforts this season,

“We will take some time to make sure the next appointment is the correct one,

with an emphasis on playing identity and going back to high pressing and aggressive football,

even though a list of successors has been identified.