Michael O’Neill has turned down the opportunity to replace Gordon Strachan as Scotland manager.
O’Neill had been linked with the vacant position since Northern Ireland failed to secure a position at the Russia 2018 World Cup.
In a statement the Northern Ireland boss said: “Having given the matter a great deal of thought and consideration, I have decided not to take up the opportunity to become the next Scotland National Team Manager.
“It’s a huge honour to be offered the position however, I do not feel that this is the right opportunity for me at this moment in my career.
“I would like to place on record my gratitude to the SFA for the very professional manner in which they conducted negotiations and I would also like to wish them every success for the future.”
