Tranmere Rovers has appointed Dean Whitehead as the new assistant manager to support Darrell Clarke. Whitehead joins the club after leaving his role as assistant coach at Blackburn Rovers. The former Sunderland and Stoke City midfielder was Valerien Ismael's assistant during his tenure at Ewood Park. Whitehead left alongside the Frenchman in February. He will assist new boss Darrell Clarke in their bid to climb the table, having narrowly avoided the drop last season. Whitehead told the club, 'I’m delighted to get it over the line now and start to get working and building on what was a difficult season last year.' Clarke added, 'He is someone who commands immediate respect, not only because of his outstanding playing career, but also due to the quality of coach that he is.' Whitehead's experience and knowledge will be valuable assets to the club. He knows how Clarke works and what he demands from his players and staff. The club is looking to build on last season's narrow escape from relegation. Whitehead's appointment is a significant step towards achieving their goals. The new assistant manager is eager to start working with the team and helping them succeed. With Whitehead on board, Tranmere Rovers is poised to make a strong push in League Two. The club's fans will be excited to see the impact of the new assistant manager. Whitehead's playing career and coaching experience make him an excellent fit for the role. He will work closely with Clarke to develop the team's strategy and improve their performance. The future looks bright for Tranmere Rovers with Whitehead as part of the coaching staff.