Scottish Football Podcast Folgen

Willie Miller, Andy Halliday, Leanne Crichton and Tom English debate what went wrong for Pocognoli's Scotland side, outplayed by Slovenia at Hampden in the Nations League.

Scotland return to Hampden looking to build on an encouraging win over North Macedonia, but what have we learned from Sebastian Pocognoli's first few games in charge?John Walker, Michael Grant and Andy Burke assess the new manager's high-pressing approach, the growing influence of players like Ben Gannon-Doak and Kieron Bowie, and whether Scotland are beginning to find a new identity.Is Pocognoli close to settling on his best XI? Could the striker battle be one of the most intriguing selection debates in the squad? And what threat do Slovenia pose as the sides meet again after a goalless draw in Ljubljana?00:02:06 — Taking stock of the Pocognoli era 00:08:28 — Is Scotland's best XI starting to emerge? 00:10:39 — Bowie, McBurnie and the striker debate 00:14:06 — Slovenia preview and the key threats 00:17:43 — Hampden, momentum and fan buy-in 00:22:09 — What would seven points from four games mean?

Scotland have their first win under Sebastian Pocognoli, but what did the performance really tell us about the future direction of the national team? Is a clear tactical identity beginning to emerge, and can Scotland become more attacking while keeping their defensive solidity?Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy and Craig Telfer assess the growing partnership up front, discuss whether Scotland should have scored more goals, and look ahead to the challenge of Slovenia.There’s also a closer look at Andy Robertson after his 100th cap, debate over John McGinn’s role and form, and the big question of where Scott McTominay fits into this evolving Scotland side?00:02:33 — Is the Pocognoli blueprint emerging? 00:04:51 — Scotland’s finishing problem or a good sign? 00:09:39 — Robertson at 100: where does he rank? 00:14:34 — Can John McGinn rediscover his best form? 00:16:31 — The McTominay selection dilemma 00:19:04 — Are Scotland fans buying into the new approach?