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Stephen Clarke (born 29 August 1963) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player who is the manager of the Scotland national team. Clarke played for St Mirren, Chelsea and the Scotland national team, winning three major trophies with Chelsea towards the end of his career. After retiring as a player, he moved into coaching and worked at Newcastle United, Chelsea, West Ham United and Liverpool. Clarke has since managed West Bromwich Albion and Reading. After a spell coaching at Aston Villa, Clarke was appointed Kilmarnock manager in October 2017 and led them to a European place with a club record points total in his only full season in charge. In May 2019, he was appointed manager of the Scotland national team. During his tenure, he has led the team to qualifications for UEFA Euro 2020 (their first major tournament for 23 years), UEFA Euro 2024 and 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance at the World Cup finals since 1998.
Career
- 1963Born
- 1982Joined St. Mirren F.C.
- 1983Joined Scotland national under-21 football team
- 1987Joined Chelsea F.C.
- 1987Joined Scotland men's national football team
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Saltcoats
- •Citizenship: United Kingdom
- •Known as: association football player, association football coach
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
World Cup 2026: Clarke says ‘right time to step away’ from Scotland job, plus Brazil v Japan buildup
Scotland's 'harsh' treatment of Steve Clarke slammed by former coach after resignation
Steve Clarke seen leaving hotel for first time since quitting as Scotland boss
Steve Clarke sparks furious backlash with England comment in farewell letter as Scotland fans fume ‘good riddance’
Steve Clarke says bye-bye to Scotland but insists: 'We brought the nation back together'
Scotland coach Steve Clarke leaves after World Cup elimination despite new contract
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after elimination from World Cup 2026
Steve Clarke steps down as Scotland coach after World Cup exit: The right time for fresh ideas
Steve Clarke quits as Scotland head coach after The Tartan Army exit World Cup
World Cup history or World Cup limbo? Scotland and Steve Clarke face defining night against Brazil
World Cup 2026: You are Scotland boss Steve Clarke - what would you do against Haiti?
Scotland at World Cup 2026: Steve Clarke's side look to progress beyond the group stage for first time
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