Irvine retained as Pocognoli reshuffles Scotland coaching staff
Scotland's new manager Pocognoli has begun shaping his coaching setup, retaining Irvine as part of a refreshed staff. The move signals continuity in at least one key technical role while other positions around the national team setup are being reconsidered. Details of the wider reshuffle and incoming staff additions are expected to follow as Pocognoli settles into the role ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukRetaining Irvine offers Scotland a thread of continuity at a moment of transition, with Pocognoli looking to put his own stamp on the backroom team. Coaching-staff continuity can matter disproportionately in international football, where preparation windows are short and squad familiarity with methodology is precious. The shape of the rest of Pocognoli's staff will be the more telling signal of how he intends to approach the job.
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