Barnes, with his UEFA A licence, joins Guildford from Staines Town. Since joining Staines he rejuvenated the team and departed them in second position in the Isthmian League South Central division. He has also managed Greenwich Borough, and acted as assistant manager or first team coach at Welling United, Ashford United and Margate. Paul brings with him a mindset and tactical ethos that should excite the Sweeney.