Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
Belgian coach Sebastien Pocognoli is being considered as the leading candidate by the Scottish FA to succeed Steve Clarke as the next national team manager. The 39-year-old, who most recently led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years in 2024-25, was recently met with Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell and Craig Mulholland.
An appointment could come soon, as Scotland prepares for the Nations League with a four-game block of matches beginning in Slovenia on September 26. Pocognoli, who played for West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion in England, earned 13 caps for Belgium. If appointed, he would be the second foreign coach in Scotland's history, following German Berti Vogts.
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