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Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss

Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss

Summary

The Scottish Football Association is considering Sebastien Pocognoli, a Belgian coach, to replace Steve Clarke as Scotland’s men's team manager. Pocognoli previously managed Monaco and led Union Saint-Gilloise to a historic league title.

Key Facts

  • Sebastien Pocognoli is the main candidate to become Scotland’s new men's football team manager.
  • Pocognoli is 39 years old and recently left his job as Monaco's head coach.
  • He led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years during the 2024-25 season.
  • The Scottish FA’s chief executive and chief football officer have been in talks with multiple candidates.
  • Scotland’s team will start Nations League games on 26 September, beginning with a match in Slovenia.
  • Pocognoli played football in England with West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion.
  • He appeared 13 times for the Belgium national team.
  • He would be Scotland’s second foreign manager after German Berti Vogts.
  • Steve Clarke resigned after Scotland’s exit from the World Cup, ending seven years as manager.
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