Scotland

Scotland 1-2 Slovenia: Hampden frustration grows for Pocognoli

Scotland surrender a first half lead as Slovenia win 2-1 at Hampden, leaving Pocognoli facing questions after a second successive home defeat in Nations…

Oct 7 • Scotzine

Scotland 0-3 Switzerland: Pocognoli’s Hampden bow turns sour after Hendry red card

Ten-man Scotland were swept aside by Switzerland as Sébastien Pocognoli’s first home match ended in a sobering 3-0 Nations League defeat.

Sep 30 • Scotzine

Scotland held in Slovenia as Pocognoli begins reign with goalless draw

Scotland began life under Sebastien Pocognoli with a 0-0 draw in Slovenia after a much-improved second-half display.

Sep 26 • Scotzine

From McFadden in Paris to McLean from halfway: Scotland’s five greatest games of the modern era

The landmark wins that carried Scotland from defiance in Paris to World Cup qualification at a raucous Hampden.

Sep 24 • Scotzine

Kristi Montgomery handed Scotland call-up after McLean and Tierney withdrawals

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery has joined Sébastien Pocognoli’s Scotland squad after Kenny McLean and Kieran Tierney were forced to…

Sep 22 • Scotzine

Pocognoli begins Scotland reign with fresh faces in first Nations League squad

Sébastien Pocognoli names his first Scotland squad, with Luke Graham and Robbie Ure earning maiden call-ups for Nations League ties.

Sep 15 • Scotzine

Scotland’s Foreign Legion: The Scots Who Swapped the Saltire for a Foreign Flag

From Ireland’s football heroes to Australia’s Socceroos and the pioneering Scots of the 1930 USA squad.

Sep 1 • Scotzine

McTominay ruled out of Scotland duty after heart issue

Napoli star Scott McTominay ruled out of Scotland’s Nations League fixtures after diagnosis of a mild, benign heart arrhythmia.

Sep 1 • Scotzine

Former Dundee manager Tony Docherty named new Scotland Under-21 Head Coach

Docherty and Naismith take charge of Scotland’s U21s, driving a new talent‑pathway model linking youth development, club growth and senior‑team…

Aug 24 • Scotzine

Scottish FA finally break their silence as they announce withdrawal of support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Nearly two weeks after England and Wales announced they were withdrawing their support for Infantino in the upcoming FIFA Presidential elections, the…

Aug 17 • Scotzine

Scotland’s next generation waits as Pocognoli weighs continuity against change

The new head coach may begin cautiously against Slovenia, but the months ahead should bring meaningful opportunities for emerging talent.

Aug 17 • Andy Muirhead

Appointing Sébastien Pocognoli is a Gamble - but Perhaps it's Exactly What Scotland Needs

Pocognoli’s appointment is a bold gamble by the Scottish FA, but his fresh ideas could help Scotland break free from familiar thinking and build for the…

Aug 16 • Andy Muirhead

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