Why do managers go to cash strapped clubs, know they have very little to play with to improve a side, who in most cases, are listing down at the middle to bottom of the table? McLaren of all people should know after his time with Forrest ............... so what does he do? He now has headed off to Derby, who won't spend a cent but want the new manager to get the team promoted. Doesn't make any sense and if the club don't stump up any cash for the January window, he'll be stuffed. For this reason alone, I really did think he'd stay ................. we all know how generous Tonz is and we all know Harry won't stay around too long, either. I reckon McLaren has cut off his nose to spite his face. link .......http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ged-getting-Derby-Championship-play-offs.html _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The 52-year-old had been working as a coach at Queens Park Rangers since July, but with his short-term deal due to expire this week County can sign him without paying any compensation. McClaren will be joined at Derby by assistant Paul Simpson and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele, whose five-year spell at Manchester United ended after David Moyesâs arrival. McClaren met Derby chief executive Sam Rush yesterday to thrash out an agreement that sees him return to the club for a third spell, though he faces a huge challenge to satisfy his employerâs ambitions after Rush called for a top-six finish. Cash-strapped County lie 14th with 11 points after Nigel Cloughâs sacking in the wake of Saturdayâs defeat by Nottingham Forest. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...rby-Championship-play-offs.html#ixzz2gRotWwQ5 Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
I think it's because Steve has a genuine affection for the club and town along with a history of playing there. Fair play to him for taking on a challenge rather than staying put in a cushy assistant role. Many thanks to him for his efforts here. I wish him all the best.
And having failed at England, and at Forest, he's probably very keen to show that he CAN still do a good job in this country. That's no doubt why he came to us, and no doubt why he's gone to Derby. Plus his contract ended, so he was securing a longer term job - something most of us would also consider a priority in the current economy.
Top managers are not afraid of a challenge. They're ambitious. With his managerial CV I'm sure he doesn't see himself as a number two to anybody. Why do so many people think Harry will be off quickly? If/when we go up I'm sure he will want to stay for at least one year to help us build for the future and spend loads of Tonys money.
One thing all managers have in common is gigantic ego. They all think they can achieve things where others have failed - success with no cash or infrastructure, getting the best out of complete ****s of players etc etc. I suppose that, and a thick skin, are prerequisites for doing the job and accepting the lack of job security.
I am sure that the Derby job isn't the best paid job in the world and that McLaren could have found "better" employment with a much higher salary. He is sure to be on one heck of a bonus should they get promoted in the next few years. However, he has emotional ties to Derby and for some money isn't everything. People moan and moan on here about loyalty, expecting managers, coaches and players to have the same life-long passion for the club as they do, then talk about someone who is leaving for a club for which he does have a passion saying "it's the wrong move", "better off staying with us", etc. If you had an offer to work for QPR for £75k a year or another offer to work for Chelsea, Tottenham or Arsenal for £100k a year which job would you take? (Assuming you didn't have big debts or a wife and 15 children.) Good luck to him and thanks for helping us out for a few months. I also note that he has taken the role of "Head Coach" rather than manager. That is what he likes doing.
There are only so many jobs out there, it's not like he can sit there filing his nails waiting for Mr Perfect to come along and sweep him off his feet. A 3 year contract is not to be sniffed at, and if a job at a moneybags club comes along and they want him they can buy him out of his contract. There is no reward for virtuous chastity in the snidy back stabbing world of football management.
I just assumed that McLaren would succeed Harry after he got us back to the Promise Land and then ride off into the sunset. I'm happy for Harry to stay for as long as he see's fit but it does make me think back to the seventies .................. Watching Benny Hill do the skit 'Never Assume". If you assume, you make an ASS out of U & Me ( as was written on the blackboard ) please log in to view this image
Was never one of my favourite guys, was always a coach rather than a Manager. Having said that we seem to be a much better side since he has been with us. Not sure how much is down to him but Hoilett seems to have benefitted, so I wish him well apart from when we play Derby, and he goes with my thanks.
I agree with most of the above. It's also pleasant to be the No 1 rather than answering to another man. Of course, they are all answerable to the owners.
Think a lot of the decision was based on it being essentially his "home" town club and still having connections in the area....think I read somewhere that his wife come from Derby so assume there are family etc still around........ Good luck to him, I think he might need it.....
I wish him all the best, but he should have stayed and taken over after Harry puts on his permanent golf shoes.
