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Friday, November 23, 2007

ON KNOWING HOW TO EXIT GRACEFULLY

To be frank, I was quite puzzled and appalled initially, as to why Steve McClaren was still so defensive about his job and refused to step down in the immediate aftermath of England's defeat.

After all, wasnt he the one who called for everyone to "judge him based on his results"?

In that case, when u noe u didnt deliver, shouldnt u then eat humble pie, accept that u were not good enough, and exit gracefully?? At least have the basic dignity, integrity, & strength of character to resign with your head held high.

Like it or not, football these daes is judged by results.

Ahhh..but apparently there's more to it than meets the eye. Sources indicate that McClaren ll stand to gain $2.5 million (POUNDS! = Sg $6million approx) in terms of compensation should he be fired by the FA, rather than declaring his own resignation.

Tsk tsk, smell anything here?

So this morning, AFTER being officially fired, he then turns around and FINALLY accepts responsibility for England's atrocious campaign. This flip-flop character of him is so characteristic of his entire management of England.

McClaren's financial advisor would be proud of him. Now he can walk away with $2.5 million pounds from the bank, despite declaring yest as the "saddest day of his career".

Wow, earn 2.5 million pounds within 24 hours can still be so sad ah?

Tsk tsk, and they talk so much about modern footballers earning so much. Check out how much a mediocre manager can earn by leading his team to disaster man.


Morale of the story: Know when to exit gracefully with your head held high, esp when the whole nation obviously wants u to get lost. Even if u have failed, at least retain the very last vestiges of your dignity and basic respect.

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