New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in him taking the job. Pocognoli, 39, was confirmed as Steve Clarke’s successor on Sunday and introduced himself to the media on Monday. Clarke ended his seven-year reign earlier this summer after Scotland failed to progress from the World … Read more
Neil Sullivan’s route from a Premier League regular to international football did not follow the conventional path. In fact, Sullivan’s opportunity to represent Scotland all came down to a chance remark to a reporter from this very publication during a promotion event. The former Wimbledon stopper would win 28 caps for Scotland and go to … Read more
The Scottish Football Association hopes to name the Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli as the successor to Steve Clarke as manager early next week. The 39-year-old, who was sacked by Monaco in June, will become the country’s first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, who was in charge from 2002-04. Clarke’s abrupt departure came as Scotland exited the … Read more
World Cup Boston is already saying a sad farewell to the Tartan Army. But calculations suggest Scotland could play another match in Foxborough later this month. Members of the Tartan Army sing and cheer during a school bus ride to Foxborough for Scotland’s World Cup match. Jess Rinaldi/Global Staff Written by Kevin Slane June 20, … Read more