Steve McClaren succeeds Hallgrimsson as Jamaica boss

Jamaica had been without a manager since Hallgrímsson left this month after a disappointing Copa América. The Icelandic coach has since filled the Ireland vacancy following an eight-month search by the FAI.
Steve McClaren succeeds Hallgrimsson as Jamaica boss

Steve McClaren is the new manager of Jamaica. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Ex-England manager Steve McClaren been appointed Jamaica head coach on a two-year contract, succeeding new Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson.

McClaren leaves his role as assistant at Manchester United having returned to Old Trafford in 2022 to form part of Erik ten Hag’s backroom team after previously working with the Dutchman during his time coaching FC Twente.

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