From 1872 to 1953 , and 1954 to 1957 , the Scotland national team was appointed by a selection committee . Andy Beattie was manager for six matches in 1954 when Scotland competed at their first World Cup . After the tournament the selection committee resumed their duties , continuing until the appointment of Matt Busby in 1958 . Busby was initially unable to assume his duties due to the serious injuries he sustained in the Munich air disaster
Munich air disaster
Munich air disaster
Scotland national football team