The former defender brings a wealth of experience to the role, having made over 300 senior appearances during a playing career which included spells with Falkirk, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Ross County, Dumbarton, Morton and Stirling Albion.
Darren is a familiar face to new player-manager Scott Arfield, with the pair having previously played together at Falkirk, where Darren captained the side during the early stages of Scott’s career.
Speaking about the appointment, Scott Arfield said:
“Darren was my captain when I was a young boy coming through at Falkirk, so he’s someone I know well and have a lot of respect for.
“He knows the leagues better than I do, and that will be a huge asset to us. He’ll bring a lot to the team, particularly from a defensive point of view, but he’ll also be a great support to me as we look at what it takes to be successful at this level.
“I’m really looking forward to working with him again.”
Darren Barr added:
“I’m delighted to be joining East Fife and to have the opportunity to work alongside Scott.
“We’ve known each other for a long time, going back to our days together at Falkirk, and I’m really looking forward to working with him again in a different capacity.
“I know how competitive this league is and the challenges that come with it, but I’m looking forward to getting started, working with the players and helping the team achieve its ambitions.”
Darren joins Scott as the new management team prepares for Saturday’s William Hill League 1 fixture against Peterhead at Bayview Stadium.
Everyone at East Fife FC welcomes Darren to the club and wishes him every success in his new role.
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