Former Blackburn Rovers coach Dean Whitehead has joined Tranmere Rovers as assistant manager. Whitehead, who was Valerien Ismael's assistant during his tenure at Ewood Park, left the club 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 he is delighted to get started and build on what was a difficult season last year. He knows how Clarke works and what he demands from his players and staff. Clarke added that Whitehead commands immediate respect due to his outstanding playing career and quality as a coach. Whitehead brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and leadership to the club. Ismael has yet to return to work since leaving Rovers at the start of the year. He was heavily linked with the vacancy at Amedspor in Turkey but they appointed Besnik Hasi earlier this month. Rovers are yet to confirm who will support Tony Mowbray during his spell at Ewood Park. Whitehead's appointment is a significant boost to Tranmere Rovers, who will be looking to improve their performance in the upcoming season. With Whitehead's experience and Clarke's leadership, the team is expected to make a strong push for promotion. The fans will be eager to see how the new coaching duo performs and whether they can bring success to the club. Whitehead's first task will be to help the team prepare for the new season, which kicks off in a few weeks' time. He will be working closely with Clarke to identify areas for improvement and develop a strategy to achieve their goals. The club's supporters will be watching with interest to see how the new coaching team performs and whether they can bring the success they crave.