Search continues for new Scotland manager

[DavidMc]

As the SFA continue to search for a new manager, the usual names have been mentioned......


Souness, Levein, even David Moyes name has been mentioned. But I think this is a very difficult decision for the SFA. We need to make sure we appoint someone who will continue the great work that has been done by firstly Walter Smith and then Alex McLeish.

I still think that we must appoint a scottish manager, and we are lucky that this is an area where we have a number of possibilities.

Any suggestions on who would be suitable for the vacancy?

Even foriegn managers?

[DavidMc]

SFA consider 5 candidates

Five candidates are vying to become the new Scotland manager, the Scottish Football Association has revealed.
SFA chief executive Gordon Smith told BBC Scotland: "We have narrowed the shortlist down to five candidates in order to move the process forward."

BBC Scotland understands Tommy Burns, Mark McGhee, Graeme Souness, George Burley and Billy Davies are on the SFA's shortlist.

Alex McLeish quit Scotland in November to become Birmingham City manager.

McLeish, 48, narrowly missed out on securing qualification for the Euro 2008 finals.

Motherwell manager McGhee, 50, said he would only consider the Scotland job with the blessing of his Fir Park employers.

Speaking on Friday, he said: "I could only do the Scotland job with the absolute consensus of everybody here.

"I won't be walking out in any way that leaves any resentment. It has reached the stage where it (the speculation) is driving me mental."

Southampton boss George Burley has indicated he would be interested in the job.

Speaking in December, he said: "About 500 people have been linked with the job. If you have a Scottish accent, you've got a chance.

"But any opportunity to manage the national team is something I'd be interested in."

Celtic coach Burns, 51, looked to be favourite for the role in January last year when Walter Smith resigned as Scotland boss to return to Rangers.

He had been on the Scotland staff under both Smith and Berti Vogts, and was keen to take the top job, but withdrew from the race when the SFA made no contact with him.

[DavidMc]

Personally, I'd like to see Souness. It would be risky, but he is a patriot who knows what football is all about.

I know many people will disagree with me, but I think its worth the risk. He is a name known world-wide.