Burley in line for Scotland job

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

It is understood Burley is the man the Scottish Football Association's interview panel have decided best fits the bill as Alex McLeish's successor.

The SFA want a man with stature and who can be a figurehead for the Scottish game in the same impressive way McLeish was during his 10-month spell in charge of the national team.

However, they will need to agree compensation with Southampton before confirming Burley as the new boss and there will not be an appointment on Wednesday, the SFA have confirmed.

Motherwell manager Mark McGhee, who was one of the four shortlisted candidates for the post, conceded defeat on Tuesday night in his bid to land the job.

McGhee told BBC Radio Scotland: "All I can say is congratulations to George. I think he will be a terrific Scotland manager and I will do all I can to help him.

"I remain very proud to have been considered and if George does not win the World Cup then it opens it up for me to be one who does!"

Southampton on Tuesday night recognised there was every chance of an SFA approach for Burley, although they were still waiting to hear from Hampden chiefs.

The SFA interview panel, including president George Peat and chief executive Gordon Smith, deliberated over the candidates, who also included Graeme Souness and Celtic first-team coach Tommy Burns, before deciding on their preferred option.

Providing the SFA board ratify the panel's decision, Ayrshire man Burley will be the man asked to lead Scotland to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Scotland have not qualified for a major tournament since reaching the 1998 World Cup.