Disaster Index: 5.1 Entry: The Vogts Precedent Cause: Scotland moving to appoint a 39-year-old Belgian with no international management experience, sacked by Monaco in June, as national manager ahead of a Nations League fixture in six weeks. Category: Administrative / Historical Evidence: Sébastien Pocognoli would be Scotland's first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, who took charge in 2002. The Vogts era produced a 33-ranked Germany defeat and a reputation for quotes that outlasted the results. Pocognoli is 39, currently unemployed, and has not previously managed a national side. The SFA hopes to confirm the appointment early next week. Historical precedent: Berti Vogts, 2002–04. The appointment was made in good faith. The record shows nine wins from 30 matches. The country developed a working knowledge of polite internal crisis. Affected parties: The Scotland squad, currently without a manager with six weeks to a competitive fixture. Supporters who have spent the summer processing Clarke's departure. The Vogts comparison, which will not be asked whether it wants to be made. Immediate outlook: The appointment is not yet confirmed. The precedent is already in the room. Filed: 2026-08-15 / Pre-Slovenia, Nations League