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McClaren in quotes
- Updated: October 12, 2016
As Steve McClaren makes a shock return to Derby, we chart the ups and downs of his career in his own words…
“I said to the players: ‘You’re winners now, you’ll be treated like winners and people will want to beat you’. That’s good.”
After being Sir Alex Ferguson’s No 2 and England assistant, McClaren was appointed Middlesbrough boss in 2001 and won the Carling Cup – the club’s first ever trophy – in 2004.
“I fully understand their frustration and anger. Some players were in tears.”
McClaren after Boro’s 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa in 2006. During the game, a fan ran towards the dugout before throwing his season ticket at McClaren.
“This is just the beginning. It is a stepping stone, a platform to achieve more. They have the backing of a tremendous chairman, the resources and the talent coming through to compete at this level. The club must take it forward. They must not let this be the end. It must be a new beginning. I go with my head held high.”
McClaren after leaving Middlesbrough in 2006 to become England manager. He had just seen Boro beaten 4-0 in the UEFA Cup final by Seville.
“I am results-orientated and I’m here to do a job, win matches and make sure England over the next four years win a major trophy.”
McClaren after being announced as Sven-Goran Eriksson’s successor at England. That major trophy never came…
“Eighteen months ago was the proudest day of my career and I was honoured to be the England head coach and for 18 months I’ve enjoyed every minute. It is a sad day to have been relieved of my duties but I understand the decision of the FA.”
McClaren after his departure from England. The 3-2 defeat by Croatia at Wembley meant England had failed to qualify for Euro 2008, and the sodden night included an unforgettable image of McClaren on the touchline holding a brolly. The press coined him the “Wally with the brolly”.
“The biggest thing that hurt me that night, and ever since, was the failure to qualify. That is the biggest thing. It was nothing about anything else. As I said on the night, it felt like I’d let the nation down. That’s what I’ve had to live with. That’s the hardest thing. Nothing else – like ‘The wally …
