FC Twente closing in on McClaren
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Dutch side FC Twente claim they are close to appointing Steve McClaren as their new coach - despite opposition from their own supporters.
Chairman Joop Munsterman has shown the former England boss, 47, around the club and is waiting for a response.
"Ninety per cent [of fans] think why McClaren?" he said. "But (he is) used to working with top players."
Twente finished fourth last season to secure a place in the Champions League qualifiers for the first time.
McClaren, who has had spells as Middlesbrough manager and number two to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, has been out of the game since being sacked by England in November after failing to secure a place at Euro 2008.
So far he has refused to confirm he is in the running for the post and maintained that stance on Friday.
"I'm wanting to get back into the game," he told Sky Sports News.
"I'm ready now, I'm fresh, recovered. I feel as if I've still got a lot to prove and a lot to give to football.
"Whether it's in this country or abroad, we'll have to wait and see."
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Poor FC Twente fans, now they know what it feels like to be an England fan 2 years ago.
I guess McClaren has the Berti Vogts factor in him as well...