Overview
- Steve Clarke resigned after Scotland’s disappointing World Cup group exit and the Scottish FA has opened a wide recruitment process with applications received but no shortlist announced.
- Ally McCoist told talkSPORT he would not refuse the Scotland job and said he has heard Falkirk boss John McGlynn is being considered for the role.
- Media reports continue to link a number of high-profile managers including Roberto Martinez, Rafa Benítez, Ange Postecoglou, and David Moyes as possible external candidates.
- Steven Naismith, Clarke’s assistant since August 2025, is publicly backed as a credible internal promotion option that would provide continuity.
- The choice matters for Scotland’s rebuilding because the team missed the last 32 on goal difference and faces ageing positions and limited forward and defensive depth ahead of the Euro 2028 qualifying cycle.