Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is confirmed as Scotland men's new head coach.
Sebastien Pocognoli, a 39-year-old Belgian former Monaco head coach, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Scotland men's national team. He succeeds Steve Clarke, who recently resigned after Scotland's group-stage exit at the World Cup, ending a seven-year tenure. Pocognoli, who previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to a first league title in 90 years in 2024-25, spent time in England during his playing career and earned 13 caps for Belgium.
He joins just the second foreign boss of the Scotland men's team, following German Berti Vogts. Steven Naismith, who served as one of Clarke's assistants, expressed his expectations of continuing in the national team set-up under the new boss.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
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- Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss bbc.co.uk
- Scotland appoint Belgian Pocognoli as head coach on two-year deal channelnewsasia.com
