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Jamaica boss Barnes wants to job-share like Chelsea's Hiddink

Jamaica coach John Barnes wants the chance to return to club management in England.

The Liverpool and Newcastle legend Barnes admits he is interested in a club job and would consider time-sharing like Guus Hiddink, who combines his roles as Russia coach with managing Chelsea.

Former England winger Barnes said: "Depending on the role, I can see a lot of people doing it.

"Hiddink has proved it can be done because of what he achieved at PSV when he was in charge of Australia.

"So if he can do it, other people can definitely do it."

Since August, over 30 bosses have parted company with their clubs - including World Cup-winning Big Phil Scolari and Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Paul Ince. Yet Barnes insisted to the Mirror: "First of all I want to get back in because it's something I love.

"Secondly, the pressure doesn't bother me because I'm not looking to get in at the likes of Chelsea.

"I'd like to be at a club where I could be given an opportunity. I believe I'd have the necessary knowhow and vision to empower players to create a balanced football situation.

"It would be nice to be at a club where people - fans as well as the chairman - support and believe in you, rather than thinking: 'You are lucky to be here'. At Celtic, I had won 10 of the first 12 matches but they were still questioning every decision.

"Then suddenly Henrik Larsson breaks his leg and Paul Lambert breaks his jaw the very next week. And all of a sudden the dressing room and the board doesn't keep faith... and that's it."

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