Sebastien Pocognoli is already on borrowed time for Scotland axe and I’m not buying delusional ‘give it time’ cliche

It's been a rocky start for Pocognoli in the Hampden hotseat and our new Hugh Keevins already feels that it is only going one way

By Hugh Keevins · Daily Record

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 10:15 AM

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Hugh Keevins argues manager Sebastien Pocognoli is on borrowed time following poor Scotland results.
The writer highlights Scotland conceded five goals in eight days during consecutive Hampden defeats.
Scotland have picked up two red cards across four qualifying group fixtures.

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Daily Record columnist Hugh Keevins argues that Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli is already on borrowed time following disappointing recent Nations League performances. Keevins asserts that players are struggling with the Belgian manager's formation, leaving the team out-thought and out-fought during consecutive home matches at Hampden against Switzerland and Slovenia.

Keevins criticizes the team's defensive disarray and highlights that Scotland conceded five goals across eight days, receiving two red cards in four group fixtures. He questions goalkeeper Angus Gunn's suitability at the international level and notes declining fan support.

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