Project Brave

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Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose!

UEFA Euro 1996, Scotland qualify for the final tournament beating Switzerland, drawing with the Netherlands and missing out on further qualification on goal difference and are ranked 26^th in the world.

UEFA Euro 2016, Scotland fail to qualify and are ranked 67^th in the world.

Solution by Malky Mackay, the Scottish FA’s Performance Director, appoint Jim Fleeting and Donald Park to new coaching roles as part of the ongoing implementation of Project Brave. Yes, promote from within the "Old Boys' Mafia" that have failed Scotland for more than 20 years.

Jim will move on from his post as Director of Football Development to become Director of Coaching and will lead on coaching within the seven regional Performance Schools whilst also overseeing the coach education programme.

Donald has been appointed as Head of Coaching and will work closely with the Scotland national youth team coaches as well as provide coaching support and mentorship to academies within the Club Academy Scotland structure.

Malky Mackay said: “Jim and Donald are two highly respected and experienced coaches and these new roles will greatly enhance our coaching programme at all levels.
“Our coach education programme is among the most highly-regarded in Europe but these changes will allow us to provide greater focus in education and mentoring at all levels of the game."
 

Last five title wins managed by Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway,  Norway and next title win Northern Ireland.

Last five Scottish Cup wins managed by  Portugal, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England.