Edgar Davids comes out of retirement

October 12, 2012
By: Frank Beresford

Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids has joined League Two side Barnet FC, the English club announced on their official website.

The 39-year-old has been appointed joined head coach and will help current manager Mark Robson in the remainder of the season.

The former Netherlands international has also expressed his desire to join club’s playing squad and is expected to be handed a debut in the next couple of weeks.

“I am delighted to welcome Edgar to our club,” Barnet head coach Mark Robson was quoted as saying on club’s official website.

“His experience as a player throughout his illustrious career will be a massive benefit to all our players and I look forward to forming a strong partnership with him”.

Edgar Davids admitted he was delighted to join the League Two side.

“I’m happy to explore my possibilities and share my knowledge and experience with Barnet Football Club. I am very excited about the challenge ahead.”

Barnet FC are currently rock bottom in English League Two, having taken just 3 points from 11 games, but they have plenty of time to turn this season around.

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