Scotland reset under scrutiny as November looms large for SFA hierarchy

Gary Keown argues that the SFA hierarchy and new Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli face intense scrutiny heading into critical fixtures in November. Following a home defeat against Slovenia, Keown criticizes Pocognoli's public assessment of his squad and highlights the pressure mounting on SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell and chief football officer Craig Mulholland to justify their widespread structural overhaul.

Keown emphasizes that SFA leadership must successfully pass youth game-time proposals at upcoming general meetings while Pocognoli seeks positive results against North Macedonia and Switzerland. The column also criticizes SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster for deflecting questions regarding his two-year notice period on a recent podcast appearance.