"When Steve McClaren left his post as England manager following failure to qualify for Euro 2008, a move overseas was probably the most shrewd thing he could have done. Had he remained in England, the Wally with a Brolly' label would have never been far away, so his move to Dutch side FC Twente gave him the opportunity to somewhat wipe the slate clean."
"One of McClaren's key players in that title-winning campaign was Costa Rica forward Bryan Ruiz, who was able to bridge the gap of departed striking duo Eljero Elia and Marko Arnautovic. It was a pleasure to be part of that team, Ruiz recalls to FourFourTwo. It was Twente's first and still only Eredivisie title. Ruiz played under McClaren at FC Twente (Image credit: Getty Images) We were very strong at home, winning 16 of 17 games and only drawing once, against PSV."
Steve McClaren left the England manager role after failing to qualify for Euro 2008 and moved to Dutch side FC Twente ahead of the 2008-09 season. He led Twente to second place, then secured the club's first-ever Eredivisie title the following year, with the championship coming by a one-point margin over Ajax. Costa Rica forward Bryan Ruiz played a key role, scoring 24 league goals and providing assists after joining from KAA Gent for around £5 million. Twente were dominant at home, winning 16 of 17 matches, and Ruiz praised McClaren's man-management and directness when needed.
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