Belgium's Pocognoli Appointed New Scotland Manager
The Belgian coach impressed the Scottish FA after leading Union Saint-Gilloise to its first league title in 90 years and guiding Monaco to seventh.
- As early as Monday, former Monaco boss Sebastien Pocognoli is expected to be named the new Scotland head coach, taking charge with immediate effect.
- The SFA hierarchy, led by chief executive Ian Maxwell and Craig Mulholland, selected the 39-year-old Belgian to replace Steve Clarke after his seven-year tenure.
- Described as a "bold and demanding modern coach," Pocognoli previously led Tony Bloom-backed Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years and managed Monaco. He won 16 of 38 games there.
- Scotland will begin their Nations League campaign with Slovenia on September 26, marking his first competitive matches in the Hampden technical area as head coach.
- Pocognoli will become the first overseas coach of Scotland since German Berti Vogts, representing a significant shift for the SFA following the nation's World Cup group stage exit.
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The 39-year-old Belgian, former coach of the Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco, became only the second foreigner to lead the "Tartan Army".
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'I'll Give Fans a Team To Be Proud Of': Sebastien Pocognoli Named Scotland's New Head Coach
Sebastien Pocognoli has been appointed as Scotland men's national team head coach on an initial two-year contract, with the 39-year-old Belgian set to lead the side into the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign, the Scottish FA confirmed on Tuesday. 'It's an honour to be asked to become the Head Coach of the Scotland National Team,' Pocognoli said in comments released by the Scottish FA. 'When I first heard of the interest, I was immediately ex…
Belgian Pocognoli appointed Scotland head coachThe Scottish Football Association has announced the appointment of 39-year-old Belgian Sebastian Pocognoli as head coach of the national team on a two-year contract. He replaces Steve Clarke, who resigned after qualifying for the World Cup.
After the preliminary round-off at the Football World Cup, the Scottish Association is repositioning itself for the Heim-EM. It takes over a former professional with Bundesliga experience.
After the preliminary round-off at the Football World Cup, the Scottish Association is repositioning itself for the Heim-EM. It takes over a former professional with Bundesliga experience.
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