Scottish Football Podcast - How can Pocognoli create a new era for Scotland? - BBC Sounds

Radio Scotland , · 25 Sep 2026 , · 26 mins

A new manager, a new-look squad and a fresh sense of optimism. As Scotland prepare for their Nations League opener in Slovenia, Andy Burke is joined by Scott Allan and John Walker to discuss what supporters can expect from the first match under Sebastian Pocognoli. Can Scotland successfully switch to a more attacking style? Which players are best suited to the new approach? And how quickly can those ideas take shape on the international stage? Plus, the team assess Hibs' appointment of Marink Reedijk , what his coaching record tells us, and whether the Easter Road side have found the manager to kickstart a new chapter. 02:03 — What will Pocignoli's Scotland look like? 05:14 — Do Scotland have the players for a new style? 08:49 — How long will Scotland need to adapt? 09:47 — Is Slovenia the ideal first test? 13:11 — Do modern managers still need time? 18:05 — Hibs' new era under Marink Reedijk