Tranmere: Darrell Clarke named as the club’s manager

Tranmere Rovers have appointed Darrell Clarke as their new manager.

Clarke has signed a two-year contract to take over at the League Two club, who only avoided relegation to National League on the last day of the season.

Rovers will be the seventh club for the 48-year-old, who was most recently in charge at Bristol Rovers.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Tranmere Rovers,” Clarke told the club website, external.

“This is a club with real history, a passionate fanbase and huge potential, and I can’t wait to get started.”