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Ryan Jack and Scott Brown debate Pocognoli's first win as Scotland boss in the Nations League against North Macedonia.
After a difficult start to the Nations League campaign, can Scotland finally find the goals and points they desperately need in North Macedonia? Martin Dowden is joined by Scott Allan and Joelle Murray to assess the pressure facing Sebastian Pocognoli, the defensive issues exposed against Switzerland and whether patience is already running thin.With Andy Robertson on the brink of a century of caps, what does his leadership mean to this evolving Scotland side?Plus, discussion on Ian Murray's departure from Morton, Cove Rangers' transfer penalty, Ayr United's need for results, and a look ahead to Sunday's Edinburgh Derby in the SWPL.00:01:47 — Martin Boyle's Testimonial Tribute00:03:43 — Scotland's Must-Win Trip to Macedonia00:07:09 — Defensive Concerns Under Pocognoli00:13:19 — Morton's Managerial Change Examined00:18:23 — Cove Rangers Hit by Transfer Penalty00:19:43 — Edinburgh Derby and the SWPL Title Race
Scotland's defeat to Switzerland leaves plenty of questions for Sebastian Pocognoli and his players. Was Angus Gunn unfairly criticised, are defensive issues becoming a bigger concern, and can the goals start flowing again?Andy Burke, Mark Atkinson and Cammy Bell assess the challenges facing Scotland ahead of crucial matches against North Macedonia and beyond. They also examine the continued silence from Celtic over Martin O'Neill's future and ask whether the international break has given everyone at Celtic Park the chance to reset.Plus, who are the Premiership's biggest overachievers and underachievers so far, and which players have made the strongest start to the season?00:02:00 — Scotland's goalkeeping debate00:06:37 — Defensive concerns under Pochegnoli00:10:33 — Where will Scotland's goals come from?00:14:21 — Celtic's silence over Martin O'Neill00:20:46 — Premiership overachievers and underachievers00:23:29 — Standout players and dressing-room intrigue
Scotland's honeymoon period under Sebastian Pocognoli has hit its first bump after a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland at Hampden. How much damage did Jack Hendry's early red card do, and should the result be judged in that context?David Currie, Rory Loy and Stephen McGowan assess whether Scotland's problems are deeper than one difficult night, with concerns over goals, clean sheets and key players finding form?Do we need to talk about John McGinn? and has the North Macedonia game now become a MUST win?00:02:33 — Red card turns Hampden sour00:04:08 — No goals, no wins and familiar frustrations00:08:14 — Oli McBurnie emerges as a bright spot00:10:02 — We need to talk about John McGinn00:14:48 — Is Pocognoli going to get the time he needs?00:21:40 — North Macedonia: opportunity or necessity?
Andy Halliday, Willie Miller and Tom English assess Scotland's disappointing Nations League defeat to Switzerland, in Pocognoli's first match at Hampden.
Sebastian Pocognoli gets his first home game as Scotland head coach, but can his side rise to the challenge against a talented Switzerland team? David Currie is joined by Swiss football enthusiast Paddy Gunn and analyst John Walker to assess the threat posed by the visitors and examine where Scotland might find an edge.Is pressing high the key? Should Oli McBurnie lead the line? How important could Billy Gilmour be in unlocking the Swiss midfield? And with Hampden set for a big occasion, can Scotland produce a result against one of Europe's most consistent international sides?00:03:03 — Why Switzerland Are Taking Scotland Seriously00:05:15 — Just How Good Are the Swiss?00:09:09 — Scotland's Tactical Plan Explained00:12:16 — Does McBurnie Have to Start?00:15:56 — Life Without Granit Xhaka00:25:09 — Predictions for Hampden
A goalless draw in Slovenia marked the beginning of Sebastian Pocognoli's reign as Scotland head coach, but what did we learn from the first glimpse of his new-look side?Jane Lewis is joined by Mark Atkinson to assess the positives, the problems and the potential. Was Scotland's more aggressive approach a sign of things to come? How impressive were debutants Robbie Ure and Stephen Welsh? Why did Billy Gilmour emerge as the standout performer and would a fully fit Scot McTominay walk straight back into the starting line-up?And with World Cup quarter-finalists Switzerland heading to Hampden, can Scotland take the next step in this new era or will a tougher test expose areas still needing work?00:01:20 — First impressions of the Pocognoli era 00:07:58 — Billy Gilmour takes centre stage 00:09:52 — The McTominay selection dilemma 00:12:23 — New faces: Robbie Ure and Stephen Welsh 00:16:11 — McBurney's Scotland return under the spotlight 00:18:54 — Switzerland arrive for Pocognoli's Hampden debut
Richard Gordon is joined by Callum Davidson, Michael Stewart, Willie Miller and Ramon Vega to preview Scotland v Switzerland, plus we learn more about Hibs' new manager
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