Steve Clarke will be out of contract after the World Cup
Published April 1, 2026 • Source: bbc.com
Scotland coach Steve Clarke is untroubled by speculation about his future, with his contract nearing its end. (Scotsman - subscription required), external (https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/steve-clarke-not-bothered-about-red-hot-scotland-talking-point-as-another-friendly-confirmed-6531039)
Clarke says talks over any new deal have been put on hold. (Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16105528/scotland-steve-clarke-contract-talks-sfa-world-cup-2026/)
Venezuela could face Scotland in New Jersey in a final World Cup warm-up match on 6 June. (Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16105427/scotland-last-world-cup-opponents-confirmed/)
Rangers forward Youssef Chermiti started in Portugal Under-21s' 3-0 home win over Scotland Under-21s as Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher debuted as a substitute for the visitors. (Scotsman - subscription required), external (https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/scotland-under-21s-outclassed-by-portugal-as-youssef-chermiti-starts-and-tyler-fletcher-debuts-6531037?cx_testId=5&cx_testVariant=cx_undefined&cx_artPos=0&cx_experienceId=EX2NAIW0WFIR&cx_experienceActionId=showRecommendationsK080OZDSLLXE8#cxrecs_s)
Meanwhile, Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, 24, scored on his first start for Nigeria in their 2-1 friendly win over Jordan. (Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16104731/rangers-star-stunning-impact-international-start-gem/)
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Hearts winger Islam Chesnokov contributed the assist as Kazakhstan beat Comoros 1-0 in Tuesday's friendly. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-star-rounds-off-international-break-with-match-winning-assist-after-starting-in-back-to-back-victories-6530573)
Hibernian are in talks with Dan Barlaser, 29, over making his loan move from Middlesbrough a longer-term arrangement. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfer-news-loan-star-permanent-switch-talks-complicated-6529483)
Dundee manager Steven Pressley is wary of a Celtic backlash when the sides meet at Dens Park on Sunday, with the defending Scottish Premiership champions having lost their last fixture at Dundee United. (Record - subscription required), external (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-pressley-wary-celtic-backlash-36950418)
Dundee United goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer has done his chances of a longer stay at Tannadice no harm, believes manager Jim Goodwin. (Courier - subscription required), external (https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/5462249/ashley-maynard-brewer-dundee-united-contract-latest/)
New Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson is eager to restore 22-year-old forward Marko Lazetic's confidence. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external (https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6985301/aberdeen-fc-stephen-robinson-backs-marko-lazetic/)