Event
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as the new head coach of the Scotland men's national football team. The 39-year-old Belgian replaces Steve Clarke, who resigned following the team's group-stage exit at the World Cup, ending his seven-year tenure. Pocognoli previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years in the 2024-25 season. He becomes only the second foreign manager of the Scotland men's team, following Berti Vogts.
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Sebastien Pocognoli replaces Steve Clarke after World Cup exit, bringing a record of domestic success from Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco to the Scottish Football Association.
Background
Sebastien Pocognoli has been appointed head coach of the Scotland men’s national football team, replacing Steve Clarke following the team’s group-stage exit at the World Cup. Clarke resigned after a seven-year tenure, during which he signed a new four-year deal in May. Pocognoli, a 39-year-old Belgian, previously managed Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years in the 2024-25 season and most recently coached Monaco, finishing seventh in Ligue 1. He becomes only the second foreign manager of the Scotland men’s team, following Berti Vogts. Pocognoli is understood to favour an attacking 3-4-1-2 system with high pressing. Steven Naismith, who served as an assistant under Clarke, is expected to continue in the national team set-up.
Sebastien Pocognoli has been appointed head coach of the Scotland men’s national football team, replacing Steve Clarke following the team’s group-stage exit at the World Cup. Clarke resigned after a seven-year tenure, during which he signed a new four-year deal in May. Pocognoli,
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Key entities: Sebastien Pocognoli, Scotland, Steve Clarke, Monaco, Union Saint-Gilloise, Berti Vogts, Steven Naismith.
Who is the new Scotland men's head coach? Sebastien Pocognoli. Who did Pocognoli replace? Steve Clarke, who resigned after seven years in charge. Is Pocognoli the first foreign manager of the Scotland men's team? No, he is the second, following Berti Vogts. What was Pocognoli's m
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2024-25 season: Pocognoli leads Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years and wins the Belgian Super Cup. October (year unspecified): Pocognoli leaves Union Saint-Gilloise to become head coach of Monaco. May (year unspecified): Steve Clarke signs a new four-yea
Timeline
Pocognoli leads Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years and wins the Belgian Super Cup.
Pocognoli leaves Union Saint-Gilloise to become head coach of Monaco.
Steve Clarke signs a new four-year deal as Scotland head coach.
Scottish Football Association completes discussions with Pocognoli ahead of Nations League fixtures.
Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland head coach following Steve Clarke’s resignation after the World Cup group-stage exit.
FAQ
Sebastien Pocognoli.
Steve Clarke, who resigned after seven years in charge.
No, he is the second, following Berti Vogts.
Head coach of Monaco, where he finished seventh in Ligue 1.
An attacking 3-4-1-2 system with high pressing and counter-pressing.
Yes, he is expected to continue in the national team set-up.