Firstly the excuses McClaren will use: -
1. Injuries to key players
2. Suspensions limited team selection
3. State of the pitch
4. The weather
5. Dodgy decisions by the officials
Now what you won't hear him say:-
1. I picked the wrong players
2. Played the wrong tactics
3. Under-estimated the opposition
4. Players were useless - no pride and passion
5. Couldn't even get the basics right i.e. passing
6. I'm a crap manager out of my depth and hereby resign