[1] After his spell at Loftus Road, Baraclough joined Notts County and enjoyed a turbulent first season captaining the side on a few occasions.

He later signed for Scunthorpe United in 2004 on a free transfer, enjoying fantastic success with the Iron, winning promotion from Football League Two.

[5] He fought off competition from former Aston Villa boss Brian Little, former Sligo legend Willie McStay, and Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane.

As a result of this title, Sligo Rovers qualified for the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League, and Baraclough was the sole English coach involved in that season's competition.

Baraclough and Sligo Rovers continued their winning habit by lifting the first major piece of silverware available during the 2014 season by defeating high flying Dundalk in the All-Ireland Setanta Sports Cup at a rain soaked Tallaght Stadium.

[14] Baraclough's first match in charge of Northern Ireland was an away UEFA Nations League fixture against Romania which ended in a 1–1 draw.

[17] On 18 January 2024, Baraclough was appointed assistant manager of League One club Cheltenham Town on an initial contract until the end of the season.

[18] On 18 December 2024, Baraclough announced that he had started his new role as Director of Football at AFC Fylde of the National League, having joined the club at the end of the previous month.