Sebastien Pocognoli emerges as frontrunner for Scotland national team position
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Sebastien Pocognoli, former head coach of Monaco, is positioned as the leading candidate to take over the Scotland men's national team. At 39, he previously achieved success with Union Saint-Gilloise, winning the Belgian league last year. Pocognoli is currently a free agent after departing Monaco in June and is recognized by the Scottish Football Association as a preferred choice to replace Steve Clarke. Further developments are anticipated as the SFA progresses with the selection process.
- •Pocognoli is the frontrunner to become Scotland's national team manager.
- •He won the Belgian league with Union Saint-Gilloise last year.
- •Pocognoli left Monaco in June and is currently a free agent.
- •The Scottish Football Association views him as the leading candidate to succeed Steve Clarke.
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
- 1:58 PMBBC Sport — Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
"Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
"Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
"Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is the frontrunner for the Scotland men's national team job.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:58 PMBelgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
- BBC SportAug 15, 2026, 1:58 PMBelgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
- Sky Sports—Pocognoli frontrunner for the Scotland job
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is the frontrunner for the Scotland men's national team job.
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