{"id":1186,"date":"2026-06-29T11:24:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agajahub.com\/?p=1186"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:24:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:24:43","slug":"next-scotland-manager-favourites-to-replace-steve-clarke-after-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agajahub.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/next-scotland-manager-favourites-to-replace-steve-clarke-after-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Scotland Manager: Favourites to Replace Steve Clarke After World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Steve Clarke shocked many Scotland<\/a> fans by handing in his resignation immediately after his team’s 2026 World Cup<\/a> elimination. Following a disappointing showing in the group stages, the Scottish FA is on the hunt for a new boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarke has been at the helm at Hampden Park since 2019 after taking over from Alex McLeish. His country hadn’t been in a major competition since the 1998 World Cup before his arrival, but have now taken part in three of the last four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He’s undoubtedly got Scotland back to being tournament regulars, but crashing out of the 48-team World Cup at the first hurdle has been met with strong backlash. As a result, the ex-Scotland international has stepped down. But who will replace him? Well, Bet365’s<\/a> odds have thrown up some interesting contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ange Postecoglou Among Favourites For Scotland Role<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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So far, there appear to be 20 names in the mix for the job. However, many are given odds of 25\/1 or worse. For example, ex-Leeds United<\/a> boss Marcelo Bielsa is at 40\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The legendary manager has just exited the World Cup at the same stage as Clarke, with better players at his disposal, so he goes down as a huge outsider. Meanwhile, former Scotland internationals Duncan Ferguson, Scott Brown, Barry Ferguson and Derek McInnes are all given 33\/1 odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The latter would have likely been a strong contender after almost toppling the Old Firm with Hearts last season, but has recently been appointed as Rangers’<\/a> new boss. Recently departed Ipswich Town coach Kieran McKenna and Dunfermline’s Neil Lennon have the same chance of being the next manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 25\/1 are Scott Gemmill and Steven Pressley. But more notably, World Cup-winning manager Joachim Low is among the list of potential Clarke replacements. The ex-Germany<\/a> boss hasn’t been involved in football since 2021, but has many years of experience in international management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Bayer Leverkusen tactician Kasper Hjulmand (16\/1) and two men who used to play in the famous blue shirt, Darren Fletcher<\/a> and Shaun Maloney (both 10\/1), would be shock appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann and Millwall’s Alex Neil, however, have plenty of experience and could well be looked at by the SFA. They have 8\/1 and 7\/1 odds, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roberto Martinez is confirmed to be leaving Portugal after this summer’s tournament and is married to a Scottish woman, whom he met while playing for Motherwell. The Spaniard has slightly better odds (5\/1) than Clarke’s old assistant, Steven Naismith (13\/2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining Martinez as the hottest contenders are John McGlynn of Falkirk, serial winner Ange Postecoglou<\/a> and perhaps the best Scottish manager around, David Moyes<\/a>. The Everton boss is the frontrunner, with 4\/1 odds. It’d be a tough task for the Scotland bosses to lure him away from his \u00a35 million-per-year salary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next Scotland Manager Odds: 20 Favourites to Replace Steve Clarke<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Rank<\/em><\/strong><\/td>Manager<\/em><\/strong><\/td>Odds<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1.<\/td>David Moyes<\/td>4\/1<\/td><\/tr>
2.<\/td>Ange Postecoglou<\/td>5\/1<\/td><\/tr>
3.<\/td>John McGlynn<\/td>5\/1<\/td><\/tr>
4.<\/td>Roberto Martinez<\/td>5\/1<\/td><\/tr>
5.<\/td>Steven Naismith<\/td>13\/2<\/td><\/tr>
6.<\/td>Alex Neil<\/td>7\/1<\/td><\/tr>
7.<\/td>Neil McCann<\/td>8\/1<\/td><\/tr>
8.<\/td>Darren Fletcher<\/td>10\/1<\/td><\/tr>
9.<\/td>Shaun Maloney<\/td>10\/1<\/td><\/tr>
10.<\/td>Kasper Hjulmand<\/td>16\/1<\/td><\/tr>
11.<\/td>Joachim Low<\/td>25\/1<\/td><\/tr>
12.<\/td>Scott Gemmill<\/td>25\/1<\/td><\/tr>
13.<\/td>Steven Pressley<\/td>25\/1<\/td><\/tr>
14.<\/td>Barry Ferguson<\/td>33\/1<\/td><\/tr>
15.<\/td>Derek McInnes<\/td>33\/1<\/td><\/tr>
16.<\/td>Duncan Ferguson<\/td>33\/1<\/td><\/tr>
17.<\/td>Kieran McKenna<\/td>33\/1<\/td><\/tr>
18.<\/td>Neil Lennon<\/td>33\/1<\/td><\/tr>
19.<\/td>Scott Brown<\/td>33\/1<\/td><\/tr>
20.<\/td>Marcelo Bielsa<\/td>40\/1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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