Source: Daily_Mail
Former England boss Steve McClaren appointed manager of Bundesliga Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg have appointed former England boss Steve McClaren as their new coach on a two-year deal, as exclusively revealed by Sportsmail last week.[LNB]The move comes after McClaren led FC Twente to the Dutch title for the first time in their history. He becomes the first Englishman to achieve such a feat on the continent since Sir Bobby Robson in 1996 with Porto.[LNB]'I had two fantastic years at Twente with a fabulous end but I promised my wife and kids I would stay there for two years. Now we all will move to Germany,' McClaren said in Dutch newspaper TC Tubantia.[LNB] Superb triumph: Steve McClaren and his Twente team celebrate after winning the Dutch title[LNB]The 49-year-old replaces interim coach Lorenz-Guenther Koestner, whotook over at Wolfsburg from Armin Veh midway through the season.[LNB]McClaren is known to have attracted interest back in Britain - but he turned down the chance to manage West Ham in favour of a new experience in Germany.[LNB] No more wally: McClaren has resurrected his career following a disastrous time in charge of England[LNB]Wolfsburg won the Bundesliga title in 2009 but they only finished eighth this time out, meaning they will be without European football next season.[LNB]The German outfit were knocked out of the Europa League by Fulhamearlier this season after failing to get out the Champions League groupwith Manchester United.[LNB] Top table: Wolfsburg enjoyed a sample of life in the Champions League this season and want another shot at it[LNB]McClaren's detraction from the Dutch league will come as a bitter blow to his club.[LNB]'Steve is an idol in Holland, everyone likes him and he is every inch a gentleman, he is a wise man,' club chairman Joop Munsterman said recently.[LNB]Asked what his reaction would be if McClaren was approached by other clubs, he said: 'Stay away, please.[LNB]'Like at Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool - we want him to stay for a long time because he did his job in Enschede, but we expect him to do that - we saw that at Middlesbrough.'[LNB] Former England boss McClaren on the verge of making shift to WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Dutch master McClaren set to snub Hammers for WolfsburgDutch courage pays off for McClaren as Twente are crowned championsStats a poor idea, Fabio! Numbers game may backfire on England[LNB] [LNB]
