Steve Mcclaren

All Hail the Season's Top English Coach: Steve Mcclaren
Steve McClaren's achievements at FC Twente make him the season's most successful English manager

McClaren Tops Poll of Recent Boro Managers
McClaren outstrips Robson and Southgate in poll of favorite Middlesbrough managers

Downing: England Was a Closed Shop Under Mcclaren
Stewart Downing has praised Fabio Capello for creating a more fluid England squad than Steve McClaren

This Was in the Stars, Says Mcclaren, As His Twente Get Arsenal in Champions League
Arsenal have been drawn to play Steve McClaren's FC Twente in the Champions League third qualifying round

Champions League: Mcclaren's Fc Twente Stand in Arsenal's Path
Steve McClaren will make an early return to English football when his new side, FC Twente, take on Arsenal in the third qualifying round of the Champions League

McClaren Takes Dutch Route on Robson's Advice
Steve McClaren has signed a contract with FC Twente after several weeks of being linked to the manager's position

McClaren Takes Fc Twente Helm
Steve McClaren is attempting to resurrect his career by taking over at Dutch side FC Twente

McClaren Back in Management After Taking Fc Twente Job
Former England manager Steve McClaren has been named as the new coach of Eredivisie side FC Twente

FC Twente Hopeful of Further Mcclaren Talks
Steve McClaren has refused to confirm he is considering taking the reins at FC Twente, though the club insist further discussions are imminent

Maccarone Again the Middlesbrough Miracle Man
Middlesbrough 4 - 2 Steaua Bucharest (Boro win 4-3 on aggregate) Massimo Maccarone's last minute goal crowned an unbelievable comeback by Steve McClaren's side. Again.

McClaren Lined Up for Return in Netherlands
Steve McClaren is considering an offer to return to management in the Netherlands with FC Twente

Moores Craves Fresh Start As the Curse of Mcclaren Takes Hold
On the eve of England's tour of New Zealand, Peter Moores must get results soon if he wants to save his job, warns David Hopps

James Cheesed Off With Mcclaren
David James has revealed his frustration at the way he and Scott Carson were treated by former England manager Steve McClaren

FA Should Not Have Picked Foreigner, Says Venables
El Tel has slammed the FA's decision not to appoint an English manager to succeed Steve McClaren

England Confirm Switzerland Friendly
Football: Steve McClaren's successor will open his reign as England manager with a home friendly against Switzerland, so long as they are in place before February 6.

Reign of Folly Perfectly Summed Up By a Man Beneath a Brolly
Paul Wilson: Twelve reasons why Steve McClaren was the worst England manager of all-time.

Breaking News: Sky Sources - England Not Very Good
Steve McClaren's minute-by-minute sacking on Sky News was an unpleasant spectacle for all, says Will Buckley

O'Neill Counts Himself Out As Options Shrink
Soccer: Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has ruled himself out of the running to step into Steve McClaren's shoes

Two Men, One Dubious Virtue
Simon Hoggart: What have Alistair Darling and Steve McClaren got in common?

Dignified for Once As That Nervous Laugh Rides Into the Sunset
Steve McClaren grinned almost involuntarily through the shortest tenure of any England manager, though, at the last, he had been reduced to a picture of misery. At 1.16pm yesterday afternoon he shuffled into an outlying conference room at Sopwell House hotel and, for 28 minutes, considered the wreckage of his reign. "This is a great job," he muttered. "And it's even better if you can get it right."

Diary
Hugh Muir: Is Steve McClaren, England's reviled, discarded soccer coach, the Alistair Darling of sport? Or is Alistair Darling becoming the Steve McClaren of politics? Discuss

'One of the Saddest Days of My Career'
Former England manager Steve McClaren refuses to blame anyone but himself after being sacked

FA Terminates Mcclaren's Contract
Steve McClaren's dismally lackluster 16-month tenure as England manager has come to an end

McClaren Faces Sack After Breakfast
The FA have called an emergency board meeting for 8.30am to discuss Steve McClaren's future

McClaren: I Won't Resign
England coach Steve McClaren insists he will not resign while the FA call an emergency board meeting

England Axe Beckham and Robinson
Steve McClaren has made his most bold move as England manager by dropping the experienced Paul Robinson and David Beckham for Scott Carson and Shaun Wright Phillips

McClaren Takes Biggest Gamble of His Career
Kevin McCarra: Steve McClaren's 'bold' selections for the Croatia match are shaped more by circumstance than romance

McClaren to Drop Robinson for Carson
Scott Carson has been given the nod ahead of Paul Robinson for England's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia tomorrow, a source close to the camp has told Guardian Unlimited.

McClaren Was Not Alone on the Rocky Road to Euro 2008
England aren't the only team to have suffered a torturous qualifying campaign, as Italy, Spain and France can attest, says Kevin McCarra

Training Errors Leave Robinson in a Sweat
A series of poor training ground performances has left Steve McClaren pondering whether to replace Paul Robinson for the game against Croatia

Bilic Backs Mcclaren to Remain at the Helm
Croatia coach Slaven Bilic believes Steve McClaren deserves to keep his job regardless of the outcome of Wednesday night's Group E game at Wembley.

Roman Woe As Chelsea Players Celebrate
Israel 2 - 1 RussiaGroup E: Omer Golan's late goal dashed Russia's Euro 2008 hopes while allowing Steve McClaren a second chance

We Must Fear the Unthinkable, Warns Mcclaren
After the relief of Israel's win, Steve McClaren will tell his England players that they are far from finding their way out of the woods yet

McClaren Reborn As Result Goes Against Goliath
Does this weekend's football prove that Steve McClaren actually knows what he's talking about, asks Martin Kelner

McClaren Gets a Second Chance, But Doesn't Deserve It
Steve McClaren should be sacked after the Croatia match - even if England capitalize on the good fortune that Israel afforded them, writes Matt Scott

McClaren's Formula of Failure Gives the Unfab Four Another Chance in Midfield
Richard Williams: Selecting his tried, trusted and ineffective midfield quartet for a friendly highlighted a worrying lack of initiative in Steve McClaren, says Richard Williams

Austria 0 - 1 England
Minute-by-minute report: Can Steve McClaren get a result against Austria? Join Scott Murray from 7.45pm to find out

Austria v England - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Can Steve McClaren get a result against Austria? Join Scott Murray from 7.45pm to find out

McClaren Crosses His Fingers and Prays
The England manager's mind was clearly on matters other than his team's friendly against the Euro 2008 co-hosts.

Beckham Back for England
David Beckham has been named in Steve McClaren's side for tomorrow's friendly against Austria

Players Pledge Allegiance to Mcclaren
Soccer: Steven Gerard and Michael Owen think the FA should stick with Steve McClaren even if England fail to qualify for Euro 2008.

Rooney Out But Mcclaren Plans for Bright Future
Steve McClaren put forward his hopeful case to continue as England manager beyond Euro 2008.

McClaren Relief As Scan Clears Richards for Euro Qualifier
Despite being carted off on a stretcher in Manchester City's win over Bolton, a scan has revealed that Micah Richards has escaped serious injury.

Richards Worry for Mcclaren
Micah Richards could miss England's qualifier against Croatia after being stretchered off in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Bolton.

Long-term View Looks Cloudy for Mcclaren
Paul Wilson: When Steve McClaren inevitably gets his P45 his successor's biggest challenge will be dealing with the monster that is the Premier League.

Curbishley Counts Himself Out for England; O'neill and Allardyce Don't
Sam Allardyce and Martin O'Neill refused to rule out going for the England job, while sympathizing with Steve McClaren.

McClaren Lays Into Referee But Hiddink Knows Who to Blame
Guus Hiddink pointed firmly to Steve McClaren's tactical failings as the reason for England's defeat in Russia.

McClaren Calls for Discipline and Heaps Pressure on Russia
Ahead of a match in which he could be sacked if England lose, Second-choice Steve reckons the pressure is all on Russia.

Cole Injury Forces Mcclaren Into Reshuffle for Moscow
Soccer: Steve McClaren called Luke Young into his squad as a replacement for Ashley Cole who will not play in Russia.

McClaren Lays Ground for Tactical Rejig in Moscow After Win That Reveals Little
England 3-0 Estonia

McClaren Optimistic Despite Cole Woe
Steve McClaren is confident England can get a result in Moscow without Ashley Cole and John Terry in defense.

Robinson Gets England Vote of Confidence
Steve McClaren has confirmed that Paul Robinson will start in goal for England against Estonia.

McClaren Backs Robinson to Start
Despite a series of high-profile blunders, Steve McClaren will keep faith with Paul Robinson against Estonia.

McClaren Has to Face Up to Loss of Ashton
Dean Ashton's knee ligament damage means Steve McClaren may have to protect players from suspension and further injury in the qualifiers.

McClaren Tempted to Rest Terry With Russia in Mind
Football: The England captain is carrying a caution from a previous match, and Steve McLaren may leave him out against Estonia.

England Coach Laments Mourinho's Chelsea Exit
Soccer: Steve McClaren found ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho very pleasant and accommodating to work with.

McClaren Plots a Grand Design
Steve McLaren must stick with the men who have reignited England's qualification campaign, writes Paul Wilson.

McClaren Faces His Sternest Test of Nerve
Steve McClaren comes to the crunch point of his management career able to do no more than put his faith in the proven old guard, says Kevin McCarra.

McClaren Hints at Crouch Selection
Steve McClaren has hinted there will be changes to the England team from the one that defeated Israel with ease last Saturday, as he plans ahead of the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia tomorrow.

McClaren Tells Bentley - Play Well and Silence the Boo Boys
Steve McClaren dismissed the booing of David Bentley by some England fans as disappointing, but has told the youngster he must not let it affect his game.

Only I Pick Team, Warns Mcclaren After Owen Plea
Steve McClaren has crushed the notion that player-power will have anything to do with his team selection for the match against Russia.

Hargreaves Will Be Fit to Play, Says Mcclaren
Soccer: Steve McClaren is hopeful Owen Hargreaves will play in England's crunch encounter with Israel.

Hargreaves Could Still Face Israel, Claims Mcclaren
Soccer: England coach Steve McClaren believes Owen Hargreaves' thigh problem won't be enough to keep him out against Israel on Saturday.

Hargreaves Injury Gives Mcclaren Another Big Midfield Worry
Soccer: Euro 2008 qualifers: Steve McClaren will be hoping that Owen Hargreaves' injury scare is just that - a scare.

Johnson Withdrawal Leaves Mcclaren Short of Options Up Front
Soccer: Steve McClaren will consider starting Michael Owen up front against Germany after Andrew Johnson became the latest striker to pull out of the friendly.

It's Defoe v Johnson v Bent for Mcclaren at White Hart Lane
Soccer: With the Israel game a matter of weeks away, attacking injuries have further weakened Steve McClaren's chances of Euro 2008 qualification.

McClaren is Dragged Into Stevens Fallout
Soccer: Agent Barry Silkman has admitted that if he is guilty of any dodgy dealing, then so is the England manager.

Mcclaren Calls for Calm As His Moment Arrives
Soccer: Steve McClaren refused to contemplate getting the boot as he targeted a crucial win tonight.

Venables Proves England Prone to the Usual Self-delusion
Now even Terry Venables is succumbing to the nonsense and psychobabbled hype that envelops Steve McClaren's England team. By Richard Williams

I'll Stand or Fall Over Beckham, Says Mcclaren
Soccer: Steve McClaren has accepted that, if he is to remain England manager, his injury-hit team must beat Estonia next Wednesday.

Beckham Recall is No 'panic Measure' Claims Mcclaren
Soccer: Steve McClaren changed his mind about David Beckham three months ago - after the 1-0 defeat to Spain - and the reason he hasn't featured before was due to injury.

Mcclaren Coy Over Beckham England Recall
Soccer: Steve McClaren pointed to the value of experience as he hinted on an England recall for David Beckham.

Euro 2008 Qualifiers: Mcclaren: I Won't Be Forced Out
Soccer: Steve McClaren will not let 'a hateful mob' bully him into relinquishing his position as England manager.

Fa Chief Executive Brian Barwick Defends England Coach Steve Mcclaren
Soccer: FA chief executive Brian Barwick says he won't be giving Steve McClaren the elbow anytime soon.

Desperate Mcclaren Issues Licence to Thrill
Soccer: Owen Hargreaves could miss out against Andorra tonight, as Steve McClaren looks set to opt for all-out attack.

Fa Lends Steve Mcclaren Its Support
Soccer: Under-fire England manager receives backing from FA.

McClaren Called to Account By Fa
Soccer: Steve McClaren will be summoned to Soho Square after the match against Andorra to explain England's woeful run of form.

Steve Mcclaren Denies Falling Out With Wayne Rooney
Soccer: Steve McClaren insists that reports of a dressing-room row with Wayne Rooney are "ridiculous".

McClaren Fumes at Goal-shy Rooney
Soccer: Steve McClaren singled out Wayne Rooney for criticism after another goalless performance in an England shirt.

England Players Denied Night Off
Soccer: Steve McClaren kept the England squad in their hotel after their dismal display in Tel Aviv.

McClaren Calls on England to Prove Talent
Soccer: Ahead of England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel, Steve McClaren says it is time for his big players to stand up and be counted.

McClaren Drops Barton and Barry From 23-man England Squad to Face Israel and Andorra
Soccer: Joey Barton and Gareth Barry were the main casualties as Steve McClaren gave his England squad a spring clean.

McClaren Delight With England Plan to Play Less and Practise More
Soccer: Steve McClaren's wish for occasional squad get-togethers rather than friendlies is likely to be granted.

Ferguson Blames Player Fear for Flak Flying at Coach Mcclaren
Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson has leapt to the defence of his old ally Steve McClaren and blamed press criticism for England's poor form.

Doctors Wait on Rooney As Mcclaren Ponders 4-3-3
Soccer: England may play three up front against Spain after injuries forced Steve McClaren to consider shuffling his pack.

Mcclaren's Midfield Spread Needs Strikeforce
Soccer: Despite naming 12 midfielders in his England squad, Paul Wilson reckons that Steve McClaren is short of strike power.

McClaren Opens a New Chapter for Barton
Soccer: Steve McClaren says there will be no issues between Joey Barton and the senior players after the midfielder was named in the England squad.

Maccarone Hits Out at Mcclaren
Soccer: Middlesbrough flop Massimo Maccarone has hit out at former boss Steve McClaren after his move to Siena.

What Won't Happen in 2007
Steve McClaren is sacked as England coach after killing Terry Venables with a burp, more of what won't happen in 2007. By Harry Pearson

McClaren Awards England 6 1/2 Out of 10 for Effort
Soccer: Steve McClaren says England's performances have been below par and asked for more aggression, hinting at a call-up for Joey Barton.

McClaren Happy With England Performance
Soccer: Steve McClaren expressed his satisfaction with England's performance in Holland on a night when they slipped to third in group E.

McClaren is Rattled By Talk of Divisions
Soccer: Steve McClaren has accused the press of trying to split him and assistant Terry Venables, despite Venables' public contradiction of the England boss.

Steve Mcclaren Hands England Debut to Micah Richards
Soccer: Micah Richards named in team to face Holland in Amsterdam tomorrow night.

McClaren Can't Wait for Holland Clash
Soccer: Steve McClaren has praised Aaron Lennon's versatility ahead of England's game against Holland on Wednesday.

McGrath Amazed That England Went for Mcclaren
Paul McGrath believes that Steve McClaren is not up to the England job, having seen him "devoured" at Derby.

Sir Alex Ferguson Defends Wayne Rooney and Steve Mcclaren
Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Steve McClaren and Wayne Rooney's critics to give the pair time to prove themselves.

Fans Turn on Mcclaren As Maanager Accepts Responsibility
Soccer: Steve McClaren says he has no regrets over his experiment but faces calls for his head.

McClaren to Use 3-5-2 Against Croatia
Soccer: Steve McClaren looks set to switch to a 3-5-2 formation in Croatia after England's disappointing display at Old Trafford.

Steve Mcclaren Insists Players Don't Pick the England Team
Soccer: England manager angrily denies reports suggesting players forced him to shelve tactics against Macedonia.

England Manager Steve Mcclaren Considers Switching Formation to 3-5-2 Against Macedonia in Euro 2008 Qualifier
Soccer: England manager contemplates starting Shaun Wright-Phillips as a wing-back against Macedonia.

Mcclaren Trying to Be Too Clever
Soccer: Steve McClaren's ability to evade the left-sided debate leads one to believe that he doesn't know who his preffered winger is, says Paul Wilson.

McClaren Warns of Dangers
Soccer: Steve McClaren said Macedonia will provide a much sterner test for his England side in what could be a volatile atmosphere in Skopje.

McClaren Warns England to Watch Out for Cards
Soccer: Steve McClaren has warned his players not to be wound up by Andorran dirty tactics.

Ferdinand's Little Toe Sets Mcclaren and Ferguson on Collision Course
Soccer: Steve McClaren's relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson could come under strain after x-rays showed Rio Ferdinand's injury wasn't as bad as the United boss had suggested.

Ferguson Whinge Gives Mcclaren a Taste of Future
Soccer: Steve McClaren will have to get used to run-ins with Alex Ferguson, even if he's not to blame, writes Paul Wilson.

McClaren: We've Set Standard, Now We Need Continuity
Soccer: England coach Steve McClaren was full of praise for his players after the win over Greece, singling out Owen Hargreaves as "phenomenal".

Mcclaren Convinced His Players Need Their Heads Examining
Soccer: Both Steve McClaren and UK Athletics's Dave Collins risk over-doing sporting psychology at the expense of performance. By Richard Williams

McClaren resigns and adds to turmoil
Steve McClaren added to the turmoil at the Football Association when he quit as Sven-Goran Eriksson's assistant coach yesterday.