Scotland boss Clarke 'hasn't had contract offer'

'I'm probably 50/50' - Clarke on his Scotland future National coach Steve Clarke says the Scottish FA have yet to offer him a new contract and that the ball is now in their court regarding his future. Clarke, 62, will be out of contract after the men's team's first appearance at a World Cup since 1998, with the Scots up against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in June. The former Kilmarnock and West Brom boss has overseen three qualifications with Scotland, including two European Championship appearances. And he said: "Obviously the thing in my head is what do I do next, where do I go next, what's next for me? "I've qualified for three tournaments out of four. I think that's a pretty decent record." And he added: "Obviously, I'd like to do a little bit better at the tournament this summer, but that's something that we can address when we get out there. "Do the Scottish FA think that I'm the guy that can go forward and progress the squad into the next tournament and hopefully set us up for a further World Cup qualification in four years' time? That's what they have to decide. "At the moment I don't really have a choice to make because they haven't put an offer in front of me and none of the club sides have put an offer in front of me either. I'm just sitting here talking to you guys, having a good time. "I've just got to sit and see if any club approaches me between now and the end of the season, and then I'll have a decision to make." The key takeaways from Scotland's March squad Teenager Curtis given maiden Scotland call-up Clarke visited potential sites in the United States before settling on Charlotte and Fort Lauderdale as the two main bases for his squad this summer. Scotland will play Haiti (14 June) and Morocco (19 June) in Massachusetts and finish Group C in Miami against Brazil (24 June). "I always wanted to go to a World Cup with my country, so I've now done that," said the former Chelsea and St Mirren defender, who won six Scotland caps. Asked whether the ball was now in the SFA's court, Clarke was happy to agree. "Yes, I think it is," he said. "I've had a very brief conversation with Ian [Maxwell, SFA chief executive] about what they want to do moving forward. "But I think I'm waiting on the Scottish FA now coming to me and saying, 'look, this is what we see as the future' and if I'm part of that then we can have that discussion." And Clarke admits he's shifted slightly in his own mind, having previously said his chances of staying were only 25 per cent. He says he's now more "50-50" and is not phased by the fact nothing's yet resolved. "It's been busy for everyone so I'm not surprised," he added. How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments Gavaskar criticises Sunrisers' Abrar signing Spirited Wolves come from two goals down to draw at Brentford Oscar-winning Storyville about a Russian teacher's quiet defiance Follow Greg’s 1,000km endurance tandem cycle for Red Nose Day Your weekly dose of fringe‑powered joy Kick off the week with the latest Premier League review 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How McTominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Video Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Six talking points from final round of Six Nations Norrie replaces Draper as British number one - but for how long? Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis 'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1 Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion. Video Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations in history Why GB are 'positive' despite just one medal at Winter Paralympics What next for Dowman - how do you look after a precious talent? Should the Winter Paralympics be moved? Gordon hits back at 'complete nonsense' from Rooney and Shearer Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.