July 31st 2024.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, recently bid farewell to his assistant coach, Steve McClaren. The two had a close working relationship for two years, and Ten Hag expressed his gratitude for McClaren's "tremendous service" during his time at the club.
McClaren had also previously worked as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Old Trafford over twenty years ago. However, he decided to leave his position at Manchester United after being approached by the Jamaica men's national team, where he had previously worked as a technical adviser for FIFA.
Ten Hag spoke highly of McClaren, stating that he had been an invaluable source of support and advice since he arrived in English football. He also acknowledged McClaren's contribution to the club's success, as they had won two trophies during their time together and laid the foundation for future success. Ten Hag also mentioned that he and McClaren had been friends for sixteen years, and he was confident that their bond would continue despite McClaren's new venture.
The club announced that McClaren would continue to oversee the return of international players to pre-season training before departing for Jamaica next week. McClaren expressed his gratitude towards everyone at Manchester United for their friendship, help, and support during his time at the club. He mentioned that he was proud to have played a part in helping Ten Hag deliver two trophies, with their FA Cup victory over Manchester City being his final game at the club.
McClaren also expressed his confidence in the club's future, stating that the foundations were in place for them to challenge for major trophies once again. He then spoke about his decision to accept the Jamaica job, stating that it was a perfect opportunity for him at this stage of his career. He had previously worked with the Jamaican team at FIFA and had seen their potential for growth. He believed that with hard work and development, they had a bright future ahead of them.
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