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Strachan sacked for World Cup failure
Scottish Football Association ready to usher in a new era
Gordon Strachan’s reign as Scotland manager ended yesterday after failing to guide the country to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) announced that Strachan would not continue in the role after the 2-2 draw in Slovenia on Sunday.
Strachan’s future came under serious consideration after his side took just four points from their first four matches in Group F, but they finished the campaign unbeaten in six matches, finishing third behind Slovakia on goal difference.
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