New Scotland boss appoints Kevin Mirallas as assistant coach

Sebastien Pocognoli, recently appointed as Scotland's head coach, plans to bring in Kevin Mirallas, a former Premier League winger, as his assistant. This move follows Pocognoli's selection for the role, which attracted attention after he overcame competition from notable candidates. In related news, Hearts have made a bid for striker JJ Williams as they seek to bolster their attacking options. The Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals are also approaching, with Rangers set to face Celtic but without an increased away allocation for fans.

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