"Yet there he was, in the bowels of the National Stadium in Jamaica, coming to terms with a 0-0 draw with Curacao that on one side is a fairytale for the tiny Caribbean island that now becomes the smallest nation to reach the World Cup, but on the other represents a monumental failure for the 'Reggae Boyz'."
"But football is a results business and tonight we have fallen short of our goal, which was to qualify from this group. It is the responsibility of the leader to step forward, take accountability and make decisions in the best interests of the team. After deep reflection and an honest assessment of where we are and where we need to go, I have decided to step down as head coach of the Jamaican national team."
Steve McClaren resigned after 18 months as Jamaica head coach following a 0-0 draw with Curaçao that eliminated Jamaica from World Cup qualification. Curaçao became the smallest nation to reach the World Cup while Jamaica suffered a significant failure. McClaren characterized the role as one of the greatest honours of his career and said he had given everything to the job. He framed football as a results business, accepted responsibility, and concluded that a fresh voice and new energy were needed. McClaren had left Manchester United in summer 2024 after serving as assistant to Erik ten Hag and was attracted by the Concacaf World Cup pathway.
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