Back of the Net!

Steve McClaren’s assertion that he “needs shooting” has been greeted with volunteers across England and the North East of England, with legal firearms stockists in Teesside reporting a 10000% increase in sales.

In all seriousness though, McClaren was speaking about this evening’s FC Twente tie with Manchester City, with his Dutch club likely to be concerned about the possibility of a demolishing at the hands of a City team that don’t seem to be pulling their weight since the signing of Robinho.

When asked if he had improved or grown as a manager following his time failing to qualify for Euro 2008, McClaren answered: (more…)