"I've got to say it helps massively having Charlie (McParland)," said Barlow.
"You might think it's difficult, but it isn't because 99% of the time you think the same - there's only one per cent when you don't and you have to give and take.
"If you spoke to him, he's got good knowledge of the game - he's an enthusiastic coach, he's got good strength of character and he's honest.
"I think Charlie will gain a lot from the experience. He's a young man.
"I would think he'd want to become a manager and you can see from what he's done that he will become one."