IF Gordon Strachan is to leave his post as Scotland manager, who could replace him? Here we look at some of the possible contenders:
ALEX McLEISH
Already the favourite with some bookies, McLeish, of course, managed Scotland previously before in 2007, masterminding the famous away win over France as part of a valiant attempt to lead the country to Euro 2008. Out of work now after stints in charge of Birmingham City, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Genk in Belgium and, most recently, Zamalek in Egypt.
MICHAEL O’NEILL
O’Neill’s ability to turn Northern Ireland from also-rans into consistent performers – leading them to this summer’s European Championships – will likely make him a target for the SFA. The former Hibs and Dundee United player, and Brechin City manager, still lives in Edinburgh and having been in charge of Northern Ireland for almost five years may be tempted by a fresh challenge.
LARS LAGERBACK
Lagerback made history in the summer when he led Iceland to their first ever major finals where they would go on to shock England and reached the quarter-finals. Previously the 68 year-old had been in charge of his native Sweden for nine years, having made the step up from his nation’s B and under-21 sides. Would need to be tempted out of retirement.
DEREK McINNES
May feel he has unfinished business at Aberdeen but if the SFA decide they want an up-and-coming Scot to take over then McInnes may fit the bill. The 45 year-old has a wealth of managerial experience with St Johnstone and Bristol City, before taking over at Pittodrie in 2013, winning the League Cup a year later.
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