So Steve McClaren has just had the most 'disappointing day' of his career, bless him!

It must be a real disappointment to find an extra two million pounds in your bank account for NOT delivering the goods.

But at least he kept a straight face when he said it.

No glint in his eye, no emotion; just like when he stood under his umbrella at the side of the pitch, instead of throwing his jacket in the dug-out out and trying to fire up his rich boys to get the result he needed.

Or was this the result he secretly aspired to; a golden goodbye.

McClaren says he's now a better manager than he was 18 months ago; he's certainly richer, so was probably thinking about money management rather than player management.

There were some other classic quotes at the press conference:

I said at the beginning that it's my responsibility. I live and die by results (but I'm not dead yet).

I am a fan like everyone else (but I wouldn't be a man about it and resign. Besides, I'm now a fan of Croatia and will be supporting them this summer).

I'm not making any excuses (but I won't say I'm totally useless).

Fantastic support from all the players (just a shame they didn't show their support by getting it right on the pitch).

Most Disappointing Day

It was also the most disappointing day for those who hoped to profit from England's qualification; the landlords and sportswear manufacturers.

How they can say that they've lost money, or are going to lose money, is ridiculous.

They're just not going to make as much as they thought they would.

The Swiss Tourism people might even find out that they make more money from less Russians (as the very rich ones will travel and spend on luxury accommodation and goods) than fifteen to twenty thousand, beer-swilling campers from England.

The Swiss police will not be disappointed.

What's really disappointing is that England might not even be good enough to win a Home Championships.

And the biggest disappointment of all; some FA Chiefs still keep their fat-cat salaries, for doing sweet FA.

Time to McSack them too; without a penny. And while you're at, give the 'real' fans their money back!

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