Fight for each other & defend like brothers - Pocognoli's Scotland blueprint

Home News Sport Weather iPlayer Sounds Bitesize CBeebies CBBC Food Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.Find out how to listen to other BBC stationsEpisode detailsRadio Scotland,·23 Sep 2026,·10 minsAvailable for 29 daysWith 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 connections 01:14 — Balancing ambition with qualification 02:25 — Nerves, excitement and responsibility 02:55 — “Attack together, defend like brothers” 03:58 — Tactical flexibility and the opening test :06:57 — Advice from Steve and a new generationProgramme WebsiteMore episodes