Scottish Football Podcast - Pocognoli v Steve Clarke - what has actually changed for Scotland?

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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

Published on Monday, 28th September 2026.

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