Billy Barr

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Billy Barr

Personal information
Full name	William Joseph Barr
Date of birth	21 January 1969 (1969-01-21)
Place of birth	Halifax, England
Playing position	Full back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1987–1994	Halifax Town	196	(13)
1994–1997	Crewe Alexandra	85	(6)
1997–2000	Carlisle United	91	(3)
Teams managed
2002	Carlisle United (caretaker)
2011-	Wrexham F.C (Assistant)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

William Joseph "Billy" Barr (born January 21, 1969 in Halifax, England) is an English former footballer and manager. He is currently Assistant Manager Under Player Manager Andy Morrell at Conference National side Wrexham FC.

Career

Playing

Barr started his career with Halifax Town in July 1987, after coming through the club's youth team. He joined Crewe Alexandra in June 1994. He then moved to Carlisle United in August 1997, and finished his playing career with the club.

Managerial

He was caretaker manager of Carlisle United from April – August 2002. He later took up a new coaching role with the first team squad at Preston North End, holding the position of first team coach from the summer of 2006.

He left the club in January 2010 following the appointment of Darren Ferguson as manager. He then joined Alan Irvine at Sheffield Wednesday assuming the role of First Team Coach.

Wrexham AFC

Towards the end of September 2011 he was asked and agreed to join the revolution at the 'fans owned' club of Wrexham FC and assist current player/temporary manager Andy Morrell.