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Sebastien Pocognoli confirmed as new Scotland head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:58 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Sebastien Pocognoli confirmed as new Scotland head coach

Summary

Sebastien Pocognoli will be introduced as Scotland's head coach next week at Hampden. The former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was also among the candidates interviewed for the position. In other news, Niko Sigur has expressed a desire to join Celtic. Meanwhile, Rangers are pursuing Club Brugge for Tuur Rommens, and Jim Goodwin plans to offer a new contract to Will Ferry at Dundee United.

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Status Watch

•Pocognoli is set to be announced as head coach on Monday.
•Solskjaer was interviewed but did not secure the role.
•Niko Sigur is eager to join Celtic from Hajduk Split.
•Rangers are interested in signing Tuur Rommens from Club Brugge.
•Dundee United's Jim Goodwin intends to secure Will Ferry's contract.

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8:58 AMYahoo Sports — Pocognoli beats Man Utd great to Scotland job - gossip

What they're saying

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Sebastien Pocognoli is set to be paraded as new Scotland head coach at Hampden at the start of next week. Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was also interviewed for the job. Hajduk Split's Canadian midfielder Niko Sigur has made it clear that he is keen to join Celtic.
— Yahoo Sports

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