Frank Charles Barlow (born 15 October 1946) is an English former footballer who moved into coaching and club management since retiring from playing.
Born in Mexborough, England, he spent the bulk of his playing career at Sheffield United before moving to Chesterfield for a spell.
Spending four years on Chesterfield's books he made 140+ appearances, scoring three times, before a series of knee injuries forced him to retire following which he became first team coach at the age of 31.
He declined out of loyalty to his coaching staff and thus left with his dignity and self-respect intact, without carrying much of the blame for Chesterfield's dire relegation season.
Again he said he didn't want the job, but nevertheless he had a fair amount of success, keeping them clear of relegation in 1984 and then maintaining a respectable league position the following season.
Hull City appointed Frank Barlow as caretaker manager on 28 June 2006 due to protracted negotiations in securing the release of their managerial target, Phil Parkinson, from his contract with Colchester.
[3] Following his departure from The KC Stadium Barlow moved to Bradford City as assistant to caretaker manager David Wetherall.
[5] The pair guided the Blades to the League One play-off final in their first season in charge, only to see their side beaten by Huddersfield Town on penalties.