Portugal, MacPhee and Scotland

Former Scotland assistant MacPhee joins Portugal set-up
Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee has joined Portugal manager Roberto Martinez's coaching staff. MacPhee, 45, previously worked as Scotland manager Steve Clarke's assistant for three years but reluctantly stepped down from the role in September 2024 because of his father's illness.
Ex Scotland coach Austin MacPhee set for Cristiano Ronaldo link-up as he joins Portugal staff
The 45-year-old, who currently worked for Aston Villa, was a member of Steve Clarke's coaching staff until last year
Ex-Hearts interim appointed as Portugal assistant coach
Austin MacPhee has been appointed as Portugal's new assistant coach. The former Heart of Midlothian interim manager will combine the role with his current position as Aston Villa's set piece coach. The Athletic report that MacPhee, 45, will work on the international scene alongside highly experienced head coach Roberto Martinez.
Villa's MacPhee appointed Portugal assistant coach
Austin MacPhee has landed a new role as the assistant coach of Portugal, which he will combine with his current position as Aston Villa set piece coach. MacPhee previously combined his position at Villa with a similar role at Scotland but was forced to reduce the workload in September due to his father’s illness.
Former Scotland and Hearts coach appointed assistant manager of top 10 world ranked nation
A former Scotland coach has landed a new international role less than five months after quitting Steve Clarke's backroom team. Austin MacPhee stepped down from his position as Scotland's set piece coach in September last year due to a combination of family illess and his club commitments with Aston Villa.
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Austin MacPhee takes on set-piece specialist role with Portugal
Aston Villa set-piece specialist Austin MacPhee has joined Roberto Martinez’s backroom team with Portugal. The 45-year-old ...
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Rangers miss chance to solve major Philippe Clement problem with coach now giving Ronaldo orders
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Unai Emery responds to Gary Neville's X-rated Arsenal rant as Austin MacPhee mentioned
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