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Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job

The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.

August 17, 2026

Pocognoli 'feels connection' with 'passionate' Scotland

New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job.

August 17, 2026

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.

August 8, 2026

Will Clarke successor be big-name overseas coach or Scotland icon?

The key questions around the appointment of Steve Clarke's successor - and some of the potential candidates.

June 28, 2026

Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief

Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness - but not past the group stage of a tournament. Tom English's must-read analysis of his reign.

June 28, 2026

New deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline

BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.

June 28, 2026

'Bye-bye, Scotland!' - Clarke's leaving letter to the Tartan Army

Steve Clarke's letter to the Scotland fans in full following his departure as head coach.

June 28, 2026

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

June 27, 2026

From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading

Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.

June 26, 2026

Should Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?

Were Scotland hard done by in Boston in losing 1-0 to Morocco in their second game of the World Cup finals?

June 20, 2026

On another day that's a penalty - Clarke on McGinn claim

Scotland boss Steve Clarke believes the challenge on John McGinn by Neil El Aynaoui was the Tartan Army's strongest penalty claim against Morocco.

June 20, 2026

Scotland's totems must turn up to thwart dynamic Morocco

Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.

June 19, 2026

'Cartwheels at breakfast' & kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp

Steve Clarke "doing cartwheels" is a sign of the shift among the Scotland squad and staff, writes Amy Canavan in Charlotte.

June 15, 2026

McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune

If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English.

June 8, 2026

Clarke's 'got some decisions to make' - but what are they?

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?

June 7, 2026

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Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job

We have to fight together - Pocognoli He stood on the gantry at Hampden - Sebastien Pocognoli, 39 years young, but with the gnarled face of a former full-back with 300 games and more under his belt,

bbc.co.ukAugust 17, 2026

Pocognoli 'feels connection' with 'passionate' Scotland

Sebastien Pocognoli has previously managed Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job

bbc.co.ukAugust 17, 2026

Scotland closing in on new head coach

Steve Clarke stepped down after Scotland's World Cup campaign this summer The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke. Clarke, who had signed a new f

bbc.co.ukAugust 8, 2026

Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief

For much of Saturday afternoon, the skies above Charlotte were a dirty shade of grey, the rain bucketing down, the wind blowing hard, thunder and lightning seen and heard every minute or so. If Steve

bbc.co.ukJune 28, 2026

What does next Scotland head coach look like as 'monster job' awaits?

Steve Clarke guided Scotland to three major tournaments in his seven years in charge The ink has barely dried on Steve Clarke's farewell letter to the Tartan Army and already attention has turned to

bbc.co.ukJune 28, 2026

New deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline

Steve Clarke's resignation was sudden and unexpected Thirty-one days can whisk by in a flash. Just ask Steve Clarke. That is the time that passed between his signing of a new four-year deal and his

bbc.co.ukJune 28, 2026

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke took the Scotland job in May 2019 Steve Clarke has resigned as head coach following Scotland's exit from the World Cup. The Scottish FA announced his departure in a statement just momen

bbc.co.ukJune 28, 2026

'Bye-bye, Scotland!' - Clarke's leaving letter to the Tartan Army

Steve Clarke became the first man to lead Scotland to three major tournaments Steve Clarke's tenure as Scotland head coach came to an abrupt and shock end on Saturday night in Charlotte. Following s

bbc.co.ukJune 28, 2026

From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading

Scotland hopes on the brink following defeat against Brazil In just over 24 hours, Scotland's chances of reaching the World Cup knockouts for the first time have dropped from 42% to just 5.26%. They

bbc.co.ukJune 26, 2026

On another day that's a penalty - Clarke on McGinn claim

There was an error Scotland boss Steve Clarke believes the challenge on John McGinn by Neil El Aynaoui was the Tartan Army's strongest penalty claim against Morocco. FOLLOW: Scotland v Morocco Avai

bbc.comJune 22, 2026

Should Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?

Big decisions went against Scotland Scotland claimed for two penalties in their 1-0 World Cup defeat by Morocco. Former referee Christina Unkel said they should have been awarded one of them. Pundi

bbc.comJune 22, 2026

'Cartwheels at breakfast' & kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp

Scotland are top of Group C after the first round of fixtures We were warned last week to expect a "different Steve Clarke". I'm not sure if we were predicting him to be "doing cartwheels down at br

bbc.comJune 19, 2026

Scotland ready to 'turn up temperature' at World Cup - McGinn

"Everyone is excited, we're no different." Scotland vice-captain John McGinn was in fine form following Scotland's first training session in the scorching Charlotte sun. Steve Clarke’s side were in

ca.sports.yahoo.comJune 10, 2026

World Cup 2026: Scotland's John McGinn would 'happily lose friendlies for next 10 years' to qualify for major finals

Scotland face Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday following a friendly defeat to Japan in their first World Cup warm-up game; Curacao visit Glasgow on May 30 before the team dep

skysports.comJune 10, 2026

Steve Clarke warns Scotland not to underestimate Haiti after New Zealand rout

Scotland face Haiti in Boston next Saturday Haiti beat New Zealand 4-0 in Florida friendly Napoli’s Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup Steve Clarke believes Haiti’s routing of New Zealand could b

theguardian.comJune 8, 2026

Scotland: Steve Clarke has 'fantastic problems' in terms of selection ahead of World Cup opener

Steve Clarke says he has "fantastic problems" in terms of selection ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener; Scotland beat Bolivia 4-0 in their final warm-up match ahead of their tournament opener; Clark

skysports.comJune 8, 2026

Clarke has 'some decisions to make' - but what are they?

Scotland scored four in first half to beat Bolivia With a smile on his face, Steve Clarke rejoiced in his Bolivia post-match interview. "For once, I got everything I asked for - no injuries, a perfo

bbc.comJune 8, 2026