Scottish Football Podcast Folgen

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?