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FA press conference is on soon
- Thread starter me_me
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aftershavedave
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me_me said:exciting stuff
maclaren exciting?
NURSE!
me_me said:
Yeah, defo.
:thud:
The Wookiee
Back From The Dead
Just been confirmed McClaren new boss of England wef 1st August 2006
Man of Harveys
Well-known member
Re: Re: FA press conference is on soon
BILL Maclaren is more exciting. Unless he's already dead. In which case, it's close.
afters said:
BILL Maclaren is more exciting. Unless he's already dead. In which case, it's close.
surrey jim
Not in Surrey
McClaren named as England manager
McClaren has long been one of the front-runners for the job
Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren has been appointed the next England manager, ending months of speculation over Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor.
McClaren had looked set to miss out to Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari, who was offered the post by the Football Association in April.
But when Scolari ruled himself out of contention McClaren, 45, became the FA's first choice.
Eriksson's current assistant has agreed a four-year deal with England.
"This is the biggest honour that any coach can have, and is obviously the highlight of my career," he said.
"It's a massive challenge and one that I welcome. I have hugely enjoyed my time at Middlesbrough and am very grateful to the club.
"However, this was an opportunity I couldn't refuse.
"My immediate priority is next week¿s Uefa Cup Final with Boro, and then working with Sven and his coaching team to achieve success in Germany this summer, before I turn my thoughts to the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign."
McClaren made his way to London from his Yorkshire home earlier in the day and arrived at the FA's Soho Square headquarters at 1540 BST.
He was immediately rushed inside before an official announcement was made at 1620 BST.
McClaren has been involved with the England set-up on and off since becoming Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Manchester United.
His silverware during five years as team boss at the Riverside Stadium, however, has been limited to the Carling Cup two seasons ago, although he has led Boro to the Uefa Cup final this year.
Speculation over Eriksson's successor was rife when the Swede announced in January he would be stepping down from his role as England manager at the end of the World Cup.
Former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill was the initial bookmakers' favourite, while McClaren was not heavily fancied as Middlesbrough suffered heavy defeats to Arsenal and Aston Villa around the time of Eriksson's decision.
But after turning around Boro's fortunes, McClaren became the reported front-runner of a shortlist including Scolari, O'Neill, Alan Curbishley and Sam Allardyce to the extent that Boro started their search for a new manager.
But in a late change, reportedly instigated by Arsenal chairman David Dein in his role at the FA, Scolari was offered the post which he later rejected paving the way for McClaren to take over.
McClaren will be by Eriksson's side during this summer's World Cup in Germany and his reputation would be enhanced by a successful campaign.
However a disappointing tournament could place him under early pressure.
McClaren has long been one of the front-runners for the job
Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren has been appointed the next England manager, ending months of speculation over Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor.
McClaren had looked set to miss out to Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari, who was offered the post by the Football Association in April.
But when Scolari ruled himself out of contention McClaren, 45, became the FA's first choice.
Eriksson's current assistant has agreed a four-year deal with England.
"This is the biggest honour that any coach can have, and is obviously the highlight of my career," he said.
"It's a massive challenge and one that I welcome. I have hugely enjoyed my time at Middlesbrough and am very grateful to the club.
"However, this was an opportunity I couldn't refuse.
"My immediate priority is next week¿s Uefa Cup Final with Boro, and then working with Sven and his coaching team to achieve success in Germany this summer, before I turn my thoughts to the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign."
McClaren made his way to London from his Yorkshire home earlier in the day and arrived at the FA's Soho Square headquarters at 1540 BST.
He was immediately rushed inside before an official announcement was made at 1620 BST.
McClaren has been involved with the England set-up on and off since becoming Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Manchester United.
His silverware during five years as team boss at the Riverside Stadium, however, has been limited to the Carling Cup two seasons ago, although he has led Boro to the Uefa Cup final this year.
Speculation over Eriksson's successor was rife when the Swede announced in January he would be stepping down from his role as England manager at the end of the World Cup.
Former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill was the initial bookmakers' favourite, while McClaren was not heavily fancied as Middlesbrough suffered heavy defeats to Arsenal and Aston Villa around the time of Eriksson's decision.
But after turning around Boro's fortunes, McClaren became the reported front-runner of a shortlist including Scolari, O'Neill, Alan Curbishley and Sam Allardyce to the extent that Boro started their search for a new manager.
But in a late change, reportedly instigated by Arsenal chairman David Dein in his role at the FA, Scolari was offered the post which he later rejected paving the way for McClaren to take over.
McClaren will be by Eriksson's side during this summer's World Cup in Germany and his reputation would be enhanced by a successful campaign.
However a disappointing tournament could place him under early pressure.
surrey jim
Not in Surrey
ooh and cant forget the photo
surrey jim
Not in Surrey
he should have known to brush his teeth before a job interview 
B.M.F
New member
Oh good, the FA pick a yes man. What a crock of shit. He is a coach and that is it. We should have gone for the best and not just someone who will suck the FA's dick at every possible opportunity. This is a very black day for English football IMHO
Withdean Wanderer
Banned
Boring! Hmm, i'm not convinced - let's just hope he delivers
Lammy
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me_me said:
True, he was top of a long and extensive list...
Oh, hang on...
Edward Scissorhands
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- Feb 20, 2005
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I don't think I could be any less excited.