With new faces in the squad and four games demanding careful planning, how quickly can Pocognoli shape his Scotland side? He explains why consistency and connections matter, how he hopes to balance attractive football with qualification, and why his players must attack together and “defend like brothers”.Could tactical flexibility provide the answer? Pocognoli also discusses the importance of a positive opening result against Slovenia, opportunities for the uncapped players and the excitement surrounding his first home match.Plus we hear what advice Steve Clarke passed on in his handover telephone call.00:12 — Four games and a race to build connections01:14 — Balancing ambition with qualification02:25 — Nerves, excitement and responsibility02:55 — “Attack together, defend like brothers”03:58 — Tactical flexibility and the opening test:06:57 — Advice from Steve and a new generation
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Folge vom 23.09.2026Fight for each other and defend like brothers - Pocognoli's Scotland blueprint
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Folge vom 23.09.2026Who can stop Stenny? It's the lower league round upCan anyone catch Stenhousemuir after their remarkable start to the Championship season? Martin Dowden is joined by Ryan Flynn and Conor Sammon to discuss Marvin Bartley's league leaders, their defensive resilience and whether a promotion push is genuinely on the cards.How are Raith Rovers building momentum, and can Dunfermline turn strong defensive displays into a title challenge? The panel also examines Morton's struggles, Ross County's impressive response to relegation and Hamilton's credentials as genuine contenders.Plus, what's gone wrong for Queen of the South, and are Clyde and Stranraer already pulling clear in League Two?02:43 — Flynn on Arbroath's season so far03:47 — Why Stenhousemuir are setting the pace13:16 — Raith Rovers finding consistency14:41 — Dunfermline's promotion hopes17:25 — Ross County and Hamilton lead League One21:55 — Clyde, Stranraer and the League Two picture
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Folge vom 22.09.2026Celtic's Collapse: Manager Problem or Club Problem?Three defeats in a row, two derby losses and growing uncertainty around Martin O'Neill. So where has it gone wrong for Celtic? Is the manager running out of answers, or are recruitment failures and structural problems at the club now impossible to ignore?Andy Burke is joined by Tino Callaghan and Stephen McGowan to assess Celtic's dramatic downturn in form, question the summer transfer business, and debate whether O'Neill can still turn things around.And after comments suggesting serious soul-searching ahead, could the Celtic manager be considering his future?00:02:14 — Crisis at Celtic: More Than Just the Manager? 00:03:21 — From Flying Start to Sudden Collapse 00:05:51 — The Martin O'Neill Effect Wearing Off? 00:10:15 — Have Celtic's New Signings Delivered? 00:13:16 — Recruitment, Structure and Who Takes Responsibility? 00:19:05 — Will Martin O'Neill Walk Away?
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Folge vom 20.09.2026Sportsound: Belief is back for Rangers after another win over CelticRichard Gordon, Tom English, Pat Bonner, Peter Lovenkrands, Scott Brown and Andy Halliday review Celtic 0-1 Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, plus we hear from fans of both sides