Steve Clarke

West Brom's Saido Berahino scored the winner for Albion against Manchester United at Old Trafford back in September

Breaking Former West Brom goal hero confirms retirement in heartfelt letter

Sebastien Pocognoli

Sebastien Pocognoli’s first camp as Scotland boss ends with loss to Slovenia

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has confirmed his backroom team.

New Scotland head coach to work with his former West Brom boss

Scotland head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli at Hampden

Sebastien Pocognoli says he’s a ‘good fit’ for ‘passionate’ Scotland

A photo of Sebastien Pocognoli

Scotland close in on Sebastien Pocognoli appointment as Steve Clarke replacement

Falkirk manager John McGlynn atCeltic Park

Falkirk boss John McGlynn flattered to be linked to Scotland job

Ange Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou named new manager of Al-Nassr

Steve Clarke

Steve Clarke says it was ‘time to step away’ from Scotland job

Scotland players

Scotland players land in Glasgow after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke leaving the Scotland team hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina

Steve Clarke waves farewell after stepping down as Scotland head coach

Steve Clarke and players on the pitch after Scotland's match against Brazil

King offers ‘sincere commiserations’ to Scotland team after their World Cup exit

Steve Clarke

John Swinney ‘sorry’ to see Steve Clarke step down as Scotland head coach

Steve Clarke waves

Scotland seek new head coach as Steve Clarke resigns in wake of World Cup exit

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Lack of goals and defensive mistakes – Where it went wrong for Steve Clarke

Steve Clarke

Steve Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit confirmed

Steve Clarke at Scotland team hotel in Charlotte

Scotland’s World Cup exit confirmed as Steve Clarke’s side head for home

Plus Matt Maher: No need for England to panic over drab Ghana draw
The Express & Star’s chief sports writer has his say on the World Cup.
Matt Maher

Lewis Ferguson reacts during defeat by Brazil

Lewis Ferguson says Scotland ‘let ourselves down’ in World Cup group campaign

A woman and young boy in Scotland tops smiling

Scotland team and Tartan Army have ‘done their country proud’, says Swinney

Scotland’s Scott McKenna (centre) at the Miami Stadium

Scotland’s qualification hopes left up in the air after 3-0 Brazil defeat

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke at Miami Stadium

‘We have to do better’ admits Steve Clarke after Scotland loss to Brazil

Scotland fans in traffic cone hats

Scotland fans pack out pubs and bars as national team bids to make history

John Swinney in a Scotland strip

Swinney: Scotland can make World Cup history against Brazil

Scotland boss Steve Clarke at Miami Stadium

Steve Clarke to park love of Brazil in bid to break new ground with Scotland

Scotland’s Lawrence Shankland at Atrium Health Training Ground – Monday June 22nd

Lawrence Shankland insists Scotland’s sole focus is on beating Brazil

Fans watching Scotland v Morocco

Fans in Scotland left disappointed as team falls to Morocco defeat

Scotland boss Steve Clarke at Boston Stadium

Steve Clarke to let Scotland feel pain of Morocco loss before Brazil preparation

John McGinn

John McGinn urges Scotland to show true colours in crunch Brazil showdown
Steve Clarke’s side suffered a narrow defeat to Morocco in their second Group C game.
Ronnie Esplin, Press Association, Foxborough

Scotland’s Andy Robertson applauds the fans after the defeat

Scotland’s World Cup hopes dented as early Morocco goal proves decisive

Scotland manager Steve Clarke

Being underdogs against ‘real deal’ Morocco could suit Scotland – Steve Clarke

Scotland fans happy in the sunshine

John Swinney hails ‘tremendous inspiration’ of Scotland’s World Cup win

Steven Naismith speaks to the media

Steven Naismith revels in support for Scotland in World Cup campaign

Scotland boss Steve Clarke at Boston Stadium

Steve Clarke says the pressure has eased after Scotland’s hard-fought Haiti win

Scotland’s John McGinn at Boston Stadium

Scotland mark World Cup return with 1-0 win over Haiti

A Scotland fan with a scarf

Scotland supporters to pack fanzones and pubs for first World Cup game

Scotland manager Steve Clarke during a press conference

Don’t get humped! Steve Clarke shares one key mission for Scotland before opener

Brothers Peter (left) and Sean Reilly, who are in Boston for the World Cup

Scotland fans optimistic as they arrive in Boston for World Cup

WALSALL, ENGLAND - MAY 1: West Bromwich Albion new Head Coach James Morrison carries a mannequin at West Bromwich Albion Training Ground on May 1, 2026 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

Why James Morrison has the tools to succeed as West Brom head coach

John McGinn at a press conference

It’s getting real – John McGinn enjoying build-up to Scotland’s World Cup opener

Scotland manager Steve Clarke on the touchline

Steve Clarke facing ‘fantastic problems’ ahead of Scotland’s World Cup opener

Scotland's Che Adams at Sports Illustrated Stadium

Che Adams welcomes Scotland’s World Cup confidence boost ahead of opener

Scotland manager Steve Clarke (centre) during the friendly against Bolivia

Steve Clarke facing ‘fantastic problems’ ahead of Scotland’s World Cup opener

Che Adams (right) celebrates with Lawrence Shankland

Scotland conclude World Cup preparations with dominant win over Bolivia

Steve Clarke at Sports Illustrated Stadium

Steve Clarke not surprised by ‘really good’ Haiti ahead of World Cup opener

Former Albion midfielder Darren Fletcher son Tyler has earned a late call to Scotland's World Cup squad

Surprise call for son of ex-West Brom skipper for World Cup showpiece

Scotland manager Steve Clarke and the players leave the team hotel in Glasgow before departing for the World Cup

Scotland are back – but can they finally progress through World Cup group stage?

Andoni Iraola raises both arms in celebration

Monday’s briefing: Liverpool target Andoni Iraola and Declan Rice raps

Scotland manager Steve Clarke applauds the fans at Hampden

Steve Clarke explains Scotland World Cup call for Tyler Fletcher

Tyler Fletcher playing for Scotland

Tyler Fletcher called up to Scotland World Cup squad to replace Billy Gilmour

Billy Gilmour at Hampden Park

Scotland dealt blow as Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup with knee injury

Billy Gilmour receives treatment for an injury

Steve Clarke worried by Billy Gilmour as Scotland suffer World Cup injury scare

Lawrence Shankland scores

Lawrence Shankland bags a brace as Scotland hit back to beat 10-man Curacao

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke during a training session at Lesser Hampden

‘Easy decision’ for Steve Clarke to extend contract as Scotland head coach

Mikel Arteta

Friday’s briefing: Arsenal keen to tie Mikel Arteta down to new contract

Steve Clarke has signed a new contract to remain Scotland head coach through to the 2030 World Cup.

SFA prioritises consistency with new Steve Clarke deal

Steve Clarke laughs in a Scotland press conference

Steve Clarke signs four-year extension as Scotland head coach

Former West Brom boss agrees new deal with nation

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