Ian Robert Baraclough (born 4 December 1970) is an English former professional footballer who is currently Manager of Northern Ireland U21s having previously been the Assistant Manager at Oldham Athletic FC.
As a player, he was a defender from 1988 to 2008 for Leicester City, Grimsby Town, Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Notts County, Queens Park Rangers and Scunthorpe United.
Having been a part of Scunthorpe's coaching staff after retiring from playing he went on to manage the club between 2010 and 2011.
In 2012, he was appointed manager of Sligo Rovers and is regarded as the club's most successful manager having led the club to numerous trophies during a two-year stay.