Scottish Football Podcast - The Pocognoli Report Card - BBC Sounds

Radio Scotland , · 30 Sep 2026 , · 28 mins

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 sour 00:04:08 — No goals, no wins and familiar frustrations 00:08:14 — Oli McBurnie emerges as a bright spot 00:10:02 — We need to talk about John McGinn 00:14:48 — Is Pocognoli going to get the time he needs? 00:21:40 — North Macedonia: opportunity or necessity?