Bobby Williamson admits Scotland head coach application 'not realistic'

Former Killie boss reveals quirky backroom plan

Bobby Williamson has admitted his application to become the new Scotland head coach was not realistic, despite assembling a notable would-be backroom team of Ally McCoist, Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson.

Williamson, whose European coaching licence lapsed a decade ago, conceded the timing and credentials made the bid a long shot.

"Bobby Williamson admits his application to be the new Scotland head coach was not realistic despite Ally McCoist, Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson agreeing to be assistants, especially as his European coaching licence lapsed 10 years ago," The Scotsman reported.

The former Kilmarnock boss, who led the Ayrshire club to Scottish Cup glory and won four regional titles with Uganda, suggested his record was "not a bad career".

"His record of leading Kilmarnock to a Scottish Cup win and four regional titles with Uganda is 'not a bad career'," he added.