One of the main concerns during the final years of Clarke’s tenure is likely to remain an issue at the beginning of Pocognoli’s time in charge. Angus Gunn was the first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup. Although his move to San Jose Earthquakes has provided him with more regular playing time, he has let in […]
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Everton assistant Alan Irvine will remain with Scotland as new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli reshapes his coaching team. Irvine, the former West Brom manager who recruited Pocognoli as a player during his short spell at The Hawthorns in 2014, became part of Steve Clarke’s national set-up following Euro 2024. Pocognoli replaced Clarke last month, and […]
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New Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli says the country’s deep passion for football played a major role in his decision to accept the position. The 39-year-old was officially named as Steve Clarke’s replacement on Sunday before meeting the media for the first time on Monday. Clarke’s seven-year spell in charge came to an end earlier […]
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Pocognoli’s previous role as an international youth coach with Belgium would have strengthened his credentials in the eyes of the SFA. He also worked within the academy systems at USG and Genk. As a player, he represented his country at nearly every youth age group before earning 13 senior caps during an era when Belgium […]
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Following his dismissal by Monaco in early June, Pocognoli said the experience had taught him valuable lessons and that he would patiently and resolutely prepare for his next opportunity. He departed after guiding Monaco to seventh place in his only Ligue 1 campaign, having joined from Union Saint-Gilloise the previous October. He established his coaching […]
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The Scottish Football Association is aiming to appoint Belgian coach Sébastien Pocognoli as Steve Clarke’s replacement early next week. The 39-year-old, dismissed by Monaco in June, would become Scotland’s first overseas manager since Berti Vogts held the role between 2002 and 2004. Clarke left unexpectedly after Scotland were eliminated in the group stage of the […]
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