Scotland Monitors Future Coaches Amid Clarke Contract Countdown

Steven Pressley has been appointed as Dundee's new head coach, aiming for a top-six finish in the Scottish Premiership, while acknowledging he has yet to win trophies but excels in developing young talent. Meanwhile, the Scottish Football Association is actively monitoring potential candidates for the national team's head coach position as Steve Clarke's contract runs through 2026, with Clarke focused on qualifying Scotland for the 2026 World Cup. Executive Director Ian Maxwell emphasized the importance of World Cup qualification and noted that while succession planning is ongoing, the current focus remains on Clarke and the team. Clarke has led Scotland to two consecutive European Championships and seeks to secure the nation's first World Cup appearance since 1998, despite mixed recent results. Maxwell has also highlighted improvements under Clarke's tenure, urging support for the team to replicate the positive experience of Euro 2024. Discussions about Clarke's long-term future are deferred until the appropriate time, with an understanding that managerial changes can occur but the priority is World Cup qualification.