Steve McClaren

Assistant manager to Manchester United, assistant manager for England, led Middlesbrough to the Uefa Cup final and now England manager.

You’d think that with that sort of resume, McClaren might be an up and coming manager with the ability to inject passion and life into England performances.

You’d be wrong, too.

  1. A letter from Steve McClaren

    I received a letter this morning from former England manager Steve McClaren. (If you believe that, you’ll believe anything!) Anyway, I thought I would share it with you because it contains some wonderful insights into some of the decisions he …


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  2. Who’d Be An England Manager?

    They’re a fickle sort, the Football Association. 18 games into a four-year contract, Steve McLaren was dismissed following his failure to qualify for Euro 2008. While fickle, I have to say I totally agree with the FA’s decision. This time. …


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  3. England Out!

    Italy and England are similar in that after the last World Cup, both their coaches resigned – Lippi and Eriksson. They are also similar in that many people doubted the abilities of their new managers – Donadoni and McClaren. Now, …


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  4. On England…

    “Wake up. You didn’t lose the game because of the tactics. We’re simply a better team. I admire your team and your players but my team is a much better team.” That is what the Croat manager had to say …


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  5. England Fail to Qualify for Euro 2008

    [Editor's note: for a minute-by-minute live blog report of the England-Croatia game, see this post]  One word: Nightmare. On the night of the most important games for England in recent years they bottled it. A gutless and nervy performance from every player. …


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  6. How McClaren plans to get Sacked

    The genius of his lunacy is sublime. Not even the most advanced sports psychologists have recognised this, so I want you all to remember that I did. Its really quite clear – Steve McClaren wants the boot.

  7. What Will You Do Next Summer?

    When answering this question the average Englishman is probably in the following school of thought. He will be looking at the cities which will host the Cricket next summer, and look to buy himself grandstand tickets. He will also be …


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