 By 1961 , age meant Barnes was no longer an automatic first team selection , so he sought a move into management . An opportunity arose at Wrexham in May 1961 , and Barnes was appointed player @-@ manager . In his first season the club gained promotion to the Third Division . During his tenure he oversaw the club 's record victory , a 10 – 1 defeat of Hartlepool United . The club finished ninth in 1962 – 63 , but were relegated to the Fourth Division the following season . Barnes remained at the club until 1965 , when he resigned his post . By the time of his departure from the club he had made 132 appearances , scoring 24 goals . 
