Scottish Football Podcast

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?

Richard Gordon, Willie Miller, Callum Davidson and Rory Loy talk Scotland after the win over North Macedonia

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 Tribute
00:03:43 — Scotland's Must-Win Trip to Macedonia
00:07:09 — Defensive Concerns Under Pocognoli
00:13:19 — Morton's Managerial Change Examined
00:18:23 — Cove Rangers Hit by Transfer Penalty
00:19:43 — 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 debate
00:06:37 — Defensive concerns under Pochegnoli
00:10:33 — Where will Scotland's goals come from?
00:14:21 — Celtic's silence over Martin O'Neill
00:20:46 — Premiership overachievers and underachievers
00:23:29 — Standout players and dressing-room intrigue