Given this, and with the Derby job earmarked for Colin Todd, McClaren, upset at being withdrawn from his involvement with England, would naturally start looking around. He need not rush, West Ham will not be the only suitors.How quickly could the denouement arrive? Given Ferguson's pride and impetuousity, nothing can be ruled out. He would, however, love to climax his reign by leading his United to a European Cup triumph in Glasgow. Despite his achievements, the options, should the fracture in relations become so severe that he decides to resign, are not that many. Ferguson is a builder of teams, not a tactical genius, so short-term engagements would be risky. At 59 would he want a long-term one? And there are not many clubs big enough for him. Barcelona? That would be intriguing but, one suspects, likely to end in tears.
Besides, they are by no means certain of qualifying for next year's Champions' League.He might decide instead to stay, but add the board to the list of enemies with which he inspires his team. Telling them it is not just the world outside which is against them, but their own masters as well, would appeal to the former union man.. Liverpool's assistant coach, Sammy Lee, has promised to continue where Steve McClaren left off after filling the role vacated by Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant with the senior England team. Liverpool's assistant coach, Sammy Lee, has promised to continue where Steve McClaren left off after filling the role vacated by Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant with the senior England team. Lee, who has effectively been promoted from working with the England Under-21 squad, will retain his full-time post on the Liverpool coaching staff but will also help out his country on a part-time basis with the senior set-up.
That means he will join the England squad for the forthcoming friendly against Mexico next Friday and the World Cup qualifier in Greece on 6 June, helping out Sven Goran Eriksson along with Tord Grip, Peter Taylor and Dave Sexton.Lee's close links with Liverpool, who provide an important part of the senior squad, should ensure he will play a similar role to McClaren.. Having an even longer wait to play than the day before only improved the rate at which Michael Campbell collected birdies on the St Leon Rot course. Having an even longer wait to play than the day before only improved the rate at which Michael Campbell collected birdies on the St Leon Rot course. On Thursday, after a torrential rainstorm, Campbell was delayed for seven hours but produced a 10-under 62.
