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Sebastien Pocognoli set to become Scotland manager

8/15/2026

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Sebastien Pocognoli, who led Union Saint-Gilloise to a top-flight title, is set to become Scotland’s new manager, the Scottish Sun reports.
Steve Clarke resigned after Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti and defeats to Morocco and Brazil eliminated the team from Group C.
SFA chief Ian Maxwell and chief football officer Craig Mulholland are heading the search, with Pocognoli meeting the SFA’s criteria for immediate appointment as a free agent.

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Sebastien Pocognoli, who led Union Saint-Gilloise to a top-flight title, is set to become Scotland’s new manager, the Scottish Sun reports.
Steve Clarke resigned after Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti and defeats to Morocco and Brazil eliminated the team from Group C.
SFA chief Ian Maxwell and chief football officer Craig Mulholland are heading the search, with Pocognoli meeting the SFA’s criteria for immediate appointment as a free agent.