New candidate for Scotland: Roberto Martínez

As the search for a new head coach continues at the Scotland national team, a new and experienced name has emerged. It has been reported that Roberto Martínez, who left Portugal after their Round of 16 loss to Spain at the World Cup, is being considered among the candidates for Scotland's vacant head coach position. The federation's search for a new name following Steve Clarke's resignation has taken on a new dimension with this development.

According to reports, among the names being considered by the Scottish Football Association (SFA), betting favourite David Moyes leads the way, while Falkirk manager John McGlynn, Millwall manager Alex Neil and current Scotland assistant coach Steven Naismith are also on the list. Roberto Martínez's candidacy became more visible after a bookmaker cut the odds on him.

It is recalled that the 52-year-old Spanish manager had also previously been heavily linked with Celtic. According to reports, Martínez may be interested in the Scotland role, with the fact that the country will co-host Euro 2028 alongside England, Wales and Ireland stated to be an additional draw for the experienced manager.

Having previously managed the national teams of Belgium and Portugal in his career, Roberto Martínez won the Nations League title with Portugal in 2025. This extensive international experience makes the experienced manager a serious option for Scotland. Scotland's final decision on the head coach role will be followed with interest in the coming days.

Source: talkSPORT
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