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This is what you wanted: Scotland captain asks fans to give Sebastien Pocognoli time

Andy Robertson has asked to the Tartan Army to give new Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli time as he implements the changes they demanded.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 9:34 PM
This is what you wanted: Scotland captain asks fans to give Sebastien Pocognoli time
Key Things to Know
  • Scotland captain Andy Robertson appealed to supporters to give new manager Sebastien Pocognoli time to implement changes.
  • Scotland suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Slovenia at Hampden despite an opening goal from Ryan Christie.
  • Supporters booed the national team off the pitch at full-time, which Robertson admitted was completely understandable.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scotland captain Andy Robertson has urged supporters to remain patient with new manager Sebastien Pocognoli following a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Slovenia at Hampden. The squad was booed off the pitch after the loss, but Robertson emphasized that the players have fully bought into Pocognoli's new tactical approach and personnel changes.

Robertson acknowledged that the fans' frustrations were completely understandable given the team's defensive struggles. However, he stressed that supporters had demanded fresh faces and stylistic changes after the World Cup, praising recent contributions from young newcomers like Luis Binks, Stephen Welsh, and Robbie Ure.

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