They don’t come more straight-talking than Sean Dyche.
The former Burnley and Everton boss is currently out of work since leaving Nottingham Forest in February.
But the 55-year-old is not ready to ride off into the sunset just yet as he plots his next move.
Dyche is in no hurry though and is enjoying his time away from the rigours of football management.
He has been a welcome addition to the talkSPORT team in recent months and once again graced the airwaves with his knowledge and experience.
But it was his future that was the topic of conversation on Friday’s Sports Breakfast as he lined up alongside host Jeff Stelling.
What’s next for Dyche?
As always, Dyche was straight to the point when asked about his next steps in management.
Quizzed on whether he would consider taking the vacant Scotland manager’s position, Dyche said: “I was asked that recently and I don’t think so. You never know but I don’t think so at the moment.
“I’m enjoying life,” he revealed. “I’m enjoying this side of it. It doesn’t mean I won’t do it ever again.”
Scotland are without a manager after Steve Clarke resigned from his role following their World Cup group stage exit.
Dyche is yet to experience international management and while many view it as a part-time role, he explained that there are wider commitments that come with the job.
“Some of the FA’s want you to get involved more so it’s not just the slot when you’re doing the game,” he said.
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“Some want you to get involved in the system.
“It’s not about Scotland, it’s just the international side of things. I don’t think that’s for me at the moment.”
Who is in the frame for the Scotland job?
Multiple high-profile names have been linked with succeeding Clarke, including former Liverpool and Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez.
The Spaniard, who led Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005 recently told talkSPORT that he kept close tabs on Scotland during the World Cup.
Benitez was axed as boss of Greek giants Panathinaikos in May after just seven months in charge.
Roberto Martinez, who stepped down from his role at Portugal head coach after the World Cup, has also been linked with the vacant position.
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Meanwhile, Everton boss David Moyes remains the favourite to land the job with fellow Scots Alex Neil and Steven Naismith also understood to be in contention.
Up next for Scotland is their Nations League campaign comprising of four fixtures to be played throughout late September and early October.
Scotland have been drawn in a group containing Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia as they hope to quickly banish the disappointment of the World Cup.
Scottish FA chief are expected to announce a new manager in time for their first Nations League clash in Slovenia on Saturday, September 26.
