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Docherty appointed Scotland Under-21 head coach
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Docherty appointed Scotland Under-21 head coach

August 24, 2026 at 03:33 PM
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Docherty has been named as the new head coach of the Scotland Under-21 team.

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Tony Docherty is named Scotland Under-21 head coach, with Steven Naismith as assistant.

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The Scottish Football Association has appointed Docherty as the new head coach of the Scotland Under-21 side. The appointment comes as the national youth setup looks ahead to upcoming qualifying campaigns and tournament preparations. Docherty takes on responsibility for developing Scotland's next generation of international talent.

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A change in the Scotland Under-21 dugout is a significant moment for the country's youth development pathway. The new head coach inherits responsibility for identifying and preparing the players who will feed into the senior national team, making this appointment a building block rather than a headline-grabbing move. Fans and youth football watchers will be watching closely to see how Docherty's selection and tactical philosophy take shape in the first set of fixtures.

Impact

Scotland Under-21 gains a new head coach, potentially altering squad selection and tactical approach for upcoming youth internationals.

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Docherty appointed Scotland Under-21 head coach

Docherty has been named as the new head coach of the Scotland Under-21 team.

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The Scottish Football Association has appointed Docherty as the new head coach of the Scotland Under-21 side. The appointment comes as the national youth setup looks ahead to upcoming qualifying campaigns and tournament preparations. Docherty takes on responsibility for developing Scotland's next generation of international talent.

A change in the Scotland Under-21 dugout is a significant moment for the country's youth development pathway. The new head coach inherits responsibility for identifying and preparing the players who will feed into the senior national team, making this appointment a building block rather than a headline-grabbing move. Fans and youth football watchers will be watching closely to see how Docherty's selection and tactical philosophy take shape in the first set of fixtures.

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Aug 24, 2026, 3:33 PM
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