Scotland closing in on head coach to replace Clarke
The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.
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"he expects to continue in the national team set-up under a new boss."
— Steven Naismith , Athlete
Key People
Craig Mulholland is the chief football officer of the Scottish Football Association.
Ian Maxwell is the chief executive of the Scottish FA.
Steve Clarke is the head coach of the Scotland national football team.
Steven Naismith is an assistant coach for the Scotland national football team and a former player.
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The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.
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