McClaren Sacked

No surprises really. Not at all. After the Croatia game, you are either a hero or a villain. 1 goal made McClaren the Villain.

As a manager, McClaren did not do that many mistakes, at least when he did them, he had the guts to correct them. But with everything going on with the squad right now, can anyone actually save the Nation's pride?

Lets face it, the reason why McClaren was hired in the first place is because of his nationality. He's English. I know it punctures the local's ego to see a foreign coach coaching your national side especially if that sport itself is such a tradition in the nation. Imagine an Australian training the Japanese Karate team, or a Russian coaching the national Sepak Takraw team of Malaysia. Same deal.

As thing stands now, think 18 months back, was McClaren the wrong choice?

Could have big Sam done any better? Could Harry Redknapp helped? How about Pearce? McClaren's record exceeds his 'English' counterparts. Had the other English managers been elected then, the outcome would be still the same.

The not qualifying for Euro 2008 part was a total embarrassment. To the point that it doesnt matter who is coming in next, as long as he can save the team.

At a crisis like this one, I mentioned it before, and I will mention it again. When the safe choice does not work, its time to gamble. If Alan Shearer is interested, give him the job. The English game as of now is filled with predictability and routine. Its about time to change things and take a risk. I don't know Alan's coaching credentials but I believe if there is anything he can offer to the English game is motivation. Thats what they need right now anyways.