Scotland appoint Pocognoli as head coach

Sebastien Pocognoli won the Belgian league with Union Saint-Gilloise last year; Pocognoli was a free agent after leaving Monaco in June; Steve Clarke left the Scotland job after their World Cup group-stage elimination; Pocognoli has signed a two-year deal

Sunday 16 August 2026 18:38, UK

Scotland have appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach.

The 39-year-old, who guided Union Saint-Gilloise to the Belgian league title last year, replaces Steve Clarke on a two-year deal.

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