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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Matthew Lindsay

Ian Maxwell on SFA 'problem' and why Pocoball will get Scotland fans on their feet

New Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli, left, with SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell at Hampden yesterday (Image: PA)

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has admitted the lack of outstanding Scottish candidates for the vacant national team manager’s job has highlighted the governing body has a problem developing homegrown coaches which it needs to address.

However, he has dismissed the concerns which have been expressed by some members of the Tartan Army about a young foreigner taking over from Steve Clarke and backed Sebastien Pocognoli, the Belgian who was unveiled at Hampden yesterday, to energise supporters and take the country to “the next level”.

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