McClaren named new England boss

[nosferatu]

Steve McClaren has been confirmed as the new England manager and will take charge of The Three Lions after this summer's World Cup finals.

i dont understand they couldnt find anyone better? this is very bad time for england

[Shahin K]

hmm, England will do bad in the world cup because of this whole thing..

[Muradistan]

Well having their offer rejected was a slap in the face, I think a quick decision too choose Mclaren who without a doubt would've said yes was just to sway attention away from Scolari saying no. Mclaren is good coach though, but if you can't improve on Sven don't change him.

[Suprah]

McClaren has been in the England coaching setup under Sven for quite some time, he knows the England setup well and so do the players he coached under Sven's guidance et al. At club level he has proven more than capable as Middlesbrough manager for years, and looks set to make Boro get the UEFA Cup a few days later in the final.

All in all, a good decision and this would satisfy the traditionalists who were hell bent upon the FA acquiring the services of a British manager to replace Sven.

[soniq]

i thought the mclaren from F1 racing...dont ask why.....
i prefer Sir Alex Ferguson for the job

[Amir H F]

Me too soniq, probly cuz Mclaren F1 is a really nice car. But as for the coach I never heard of him and I also think Sir Alex shouldve gotten the job...he should for sure sometime in his coaching career.

[aidin]

Well i suppose (considering what the public wanted) McClaren was the best the FA could have done. i'd of preferred Alardyce if it wasnt for his lack of international football.

[Bovardeh3460]

I feel like I have missed something. Is the England's head coach being replaced? if not, who is?

[soniq]

I feel like I have missed something. Is the England's head coach being replaced? if not, who is?

no this is englands coach after the WC

[nosferatu]

McClaren has been in the England coaching setup under Sven for quite some time, he knows the England setup well and so do the players he coached under Sven's guidance et al. At club level he has proven more than capable as Middlesbrough manager for years, and looks set to make Boro get the UEFA Cup a few days later in the final.
All in all, a good decision and this would satisfy the traditionalists who were hell bent upon the FA acquiring the services of a British manager to replace Sven.

do you think england done well under seven? i dont think so! McClaren is the same type of coach as seven he will keep beckham as capitan. i dont think he is donewell for Middlesbrough he has only one carling cup with the money they spend they should challenge for europe.. but they are at bottom of the table.....

[nosferatu]

i'd of preferred Alardyce if it wasnt for his lack of international football.[/QUOTE]

me too he is much better and not scared of dumping players