The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has launched a search for a new men's national team head coach following the unexpected resignation of Steve Clarke, as reported by BBC on June 29, 2026.
Association officials confirmed they will conduct an extensive search for a replacement, but acknowledged that economic realities in elite club football could hinder their ability to attract high-profile candidates.
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Clarke earned approximately £500,000 annually before signing an extension last month, a figure significantly lower than typical Premier League salaries.
Potential Candidates and Financial Hurdles
David Moyes, currently in the final year of his contract at Everton, is a possible candidate.
He returned to Everton in 2025 and secured consecutive 13th-place finishes, following a successful stint at West Ham United where he won the Conference League.
Moyes previously indicated openness to the Scotland role, telling BBC Sportsound: "I think at the right time, when things are right for me and if it's right for Scotland, then it might be a consideration."
However, former Scotland striker Kris Boyd highlighted the financial disparity.
"We're not daft enough to think the Premier League isn't paying high wages," Boyd said on Sky Sports.
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"In the future, I think Moyes will be a Scotland manager. Right now, he's the manager of Everton and will be on a big, big salary.
The SFA won't be able to compete with that."
Another potential candidate is Ange Postecoglou, who is unattached after being dismissed by Nottingham Forest in October following a 39-day stint.
This came four months after his departure from Tottenham Hotspur, despite leading them to a Europa League title.
Postecoglou has international experience, having led Australia between 2013 and 2017, including a 2014 World Cup group-stage appearance and an Asian Cup victory in 2015.
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Financial valuations present a significant barrier, as Postecoglou reportedly earned annual salaries of £5 million at Tottenham and £3 million at Nottingham Forest, far exceeding the SFA's budget.
