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Martinez odds tumble as Scotland hunt Clarke's replacement

Martinez odds tumble for Scotland job

Roberto Martinez has jumped into the picture. The former Portugal boss, who left his post after the World Cup, is now 8/1 to take over Scotland (2). David Moyes remains the frontrunner, but Alex Neil's odds have also shortened, and Kilmarnock's Neil McCann is in the frame (2). The SFA are hunting Steve Clarke's successor after he resigned following the group-stage exit.

Gunn heads to MLS on a free

Angus Gunn, your starting goalkeeper at the World Cup, has joined San Jose Earthquakes from Nottingham Forest on a free transfer (1). He started all three group matches. Now he takes a detour to California.

Christie 'desperate' to go again

Ryan Christie is not hiding the pain. "Gutted" by the World Cup exit, the Bournemouth midfielder says he is "desperate" to help Scotland reach more major finals (3). He earned his 60th cap at the tournament.

Fan reactions

The Gunn move has sparked a fair bit of mockery on Reddit, with most fans zeroing in on Scotland conceding seven goals in three group games. "Not exactly a glowing endorsement," one thread puts it. The tone is less anger, more gallows humour, which feels about right for a keeper heading to San Jose after a rough summer. Read the thread

Sources

  • 1. transfermarkt.co.uk — Angus Gunn joins San Jose Earthquakes from Nottingham Forest on afree transfer
  • 2. footballinsider247.com — Scotland next manager: Roberto Martinez odds tumble after new development
  • 3. bbc.co.uk — 'Gutted' Christie 'desperate' to help Scotland to more finals