McClaren ready to take up manager gig with Reggae Boyz
Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has been lined up to become Jamaica’s new manager.
The 63-year-old returned to Old Trafford in 2022 to form part of Erik ten Hag’s backroom team having previously worked with the Dutchman during his time coaching FC Twente.
Former England boss McClaren’s last managerial role was at QPR five years ago but the PA news agency is reporting he could soon fill the vacant Jamaica job.
He was lampooned as the “wally with a brolly” by an English red-top newspaper when England lost to Croatia and failed to qualify for Euro 2008 at a rain-soaked Wembley Stadium.
He lasted little over a year as England manager and his reputation as a club coach, which began at Middlesbrough and has taken in such clubs as Derby and Newcastle, has been somewhat mixed.
The Reggae Boyz have been without a manager since Heimir Hallgrimsson left earlier this month after a disappointing Copa America. The Icelandic coach has since taken charge of the Republic of Ireland.
The Jamaica Football Federation have been assessing candidates in recent weeks and a two-year deal, taking in the 2026 World Cup hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is on in the table.
Steve Bruce and Dwight Yorke are among other names to have been linked with the vacancy.
McClaren did not go on United’s pre-season tour of the United States as he recovers from foot surgery, instead working with players at Carrington.
Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake are coming in as part of a reboot of Ten Hag’s coaching team this summer.
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