Pedro Martinez Losa: Scotland Women head coach sacked after failing to qualify for Euro 2025
The Spaniard was appointed in 2021 replacing Shelley Kerr; he failed to reach the World Cup the following year; a play-off defeat to Finland ended their Euro 2025 hopes; Scotland return to action in February in the Nations League
Friday 13 December 2024 11:23, UK
Pedro Martinez Losa has been sacked as Scotland Women's head coach after they failed to qualify for Euro 2025.
It comes after a 2-0 play-off defeat in Finland saw the team fail to qualify for next summer's tournament in Switzerland.
The 48-year-old was given a new contract by the Scottish FA taking him through to the 2027 World Cup, but the decision has been taken to part company with him now.
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With Nations League games scheduled for February, the recruitment process is already under way to find his replacement.
Scotland Women last reached a major tournament when Shelley Kerr's side featured at the 2019 World Cup in France. It was a second successive finals appearance.
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Martinez Losa was appointed after Kerr's team missed out on the next European Championships, with the Spaniard also losing a World Cup play-off against Republic of Ireland in 2022.
'It has been a privilege'
Martinez Losa said: "I am immensely proud of the journey we have undertaken as a group and it has been a privilege to lead the Scotland Women's National Team. Watching young talent flourish alongside our experienced players has been a highlight of my time here.
"I leave with fond memories and gratitude to my squad, backroom staff, and the passionate supporters, who have been unwavering in their backing. Scotland will always hold a special place in my heart, and I wish the team every success in the future."
Ian Maxwell, Scottish FA chief executive added: "I would like to thank Pedro for his efforts over the past three and a half years. While we shouldn't lose sight of the recent unbeaten run, and winning promotion from Nations League Group B, the primary objective was to qualify for a major tournament again."
Scotland Women's Nations League fixtures
- February 21 - Austria vs Scotland
- February 25 - Scotland vs Netherlands
- April 4 - Scotland vs Germany
- April 8 - Germany vs Scotland
- May 30 - Scotland vs Austria
- June 3 - Netherlands vs Scotland
