Ange Postecoglou has emerged as the bookmakers' favourite to become the next Scotland manager following Steve Clarke's resignation after the national team's elimination from the World Cup. The former Celtic boss is priced at 7/4 with bet365, ahead of Everton manager David Moyes at 5/1.
Clarke's Departure Stuns Scottish Football
Clarke's decision to step down has surprised many, coming just weeks after he signed a new four-year contract. He was expected to lead Scotland into Euro 2028, a tournament they will co-host with England, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland. After seven years and 81 games in charge, Clarke is Scotland's longest-serving manager and arguably their most successful, having guided the side to three of the last four major tournaments.
However, Scotland's performances at those finals were disappointing, with just one victory from nine games and failure to advance past the group stage on every occasion. Key players such as Andy Robertson and John McGinn are now on the far side of 30, meaning Clarke's replacement faces a challenging rebuild.
Postecoglou Leads the Betting
Postecoglou, 60, has been without a club since a brief and damaging 39-day stint at Nottingham Forest last season. He has since taken up a punditry role on ITV's World Cup coverage. The Australian boasts a wealth of experience in both Scottish and international football, having won five trophies with Celtic and the 2015 Asian Cup with Australia. He also guided Tottenham to Europa League glory last year.
David Moyes, 63, is currently in his second stint at Everton and has restored his reputation after difficult spells at Manchester United and Sunderland. He notably won the UEFA Conference League with West Ham in 2023. Moyes is priced at 3/1 with Sky Bet and 5/1 with bet365.
Other Contenders
Other candidates being touted for the role include Millwall boss Alex Neil at 6/1, Clarke's assistant Steven Naismith at 8/1, and former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard at 10/1. John McGlynn and Roberto Martinez are also in the running at 6/1 and 8/1 respectively.
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