Scotland Appoint Belgian Pocognoli as New Head Coach

Scotland turn to data-driven Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli after Steve Clarke's World Cup exit.

What happened. The SFA appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland's new head coach, their first foreign boss in over 20 years, following Steve Clarke's departure after the World Cup.

• SFA used data and analytics in recruitment, opting for a modern approach.
• Pocognoli will speak to senior players in coming weeks before September matches.
• Lack of credible Scottish candidates made foreign appointment seem inevitable.

Pocognoli faces immediate tests in Nations League double-header next month.

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