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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 17 Aug 14:18
Now that he has been confirmed as the new head coach of Scotland and met the media today he probably merits a thread of his own.
"I`m very proud to be here," Pocognoli said, flanked by Scottish Football Association (SFA) chiefs Ian Maxwell and Craig Mulholland at his introduction.
"It`s a very strong challenge, with a project to develop the future of Scottish football. There are the metrics, but the human aspect was also very important. I never go to a challenge where I can`t feel the connection.
"Scotland is a passionate country and I think also, regarding the strong foundation that Steve Clarke and his staff laid, that I can use this heritage to put the next accent on the style of play while also developing players for the future.
"That`s why I`m here."
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Mon 17 Aug 14:48
Scottish press will be on his back from the very first bump in the road. At least the SFA have taken a risk and trying something new.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 17 Aug 14:57
I really hope the nations league games are treated as a reason to try different systems/players etc and the focus isn’t put on the results.
Bertie was put under immediate pressure when he really should have been given two or 3 years to get the squad he had to restart basically from scratch.
I hope this guy gets the time to put his philosophy into action.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 17 Aug 15:20
I don`t think he`ll get that long. He`ll be expected to improve on SC`s record ie get us to tournaments and qualify for the knock-out stages. His initial contract is only for two years according to Sky.
Post Edited (Mon 17 Aug 15:23)
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 17 Aug 17:19
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 17 Aug 15:20
I don`t think he`ll get that long. He`ll be expected to improve on SC`s record ie get us to tournaments and qualify for the knock-out stages. His initial contract is only for two years according to Sky.
It’ll be almost impossible not to qualify for the Euros.
He has a long run of nations league games to get his squad sorted.
Stevie’s squad was coming to a natural end regardless if he had stayed.
Both would have needed a huge rebuild.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
Post Edited (Mon 17 Aug 17:19)
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Topic Originator: evo!
Date: Mon 17 Aug 18:59
We have a great chance to reach the euros as a host so it`s time to really build a new team for the future
BEAST!
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Mon 17 Aug 21:29
I`d imagine the lack of homegrown players playing in our premiership each weekend would concern him.
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Tue 18 Aug 03:59
Quote:
Jeffery, Mon 17 Aug 21:29
I`d imagine the lack of homegrown players playing in our premiership each weekend would concern him.
^^^^ Always concerned me 😳
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 18 Aug 07:18
Artificial Intelligence played a big part in selecting the new Head Coach. A few myths were dispelled during the process; one was that experience, especially previous experience of international management, is preferable, another that it is an advantage to select someone of the same nationality as the team. This process meant that none of the 20 or so applicants who had expressed an interest in the job was interviewed. Only those identified by the AI process were and SP was selected from them.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Tue 18 Aug 08:33
Quote:
Jeffery, Mon 17 Aug 21:29
I`d imagine the lack of homegrown players playing in our premiership each weekend would concern him.
Dundee United squad against Celtic on Saturday had 1 Scot from 20 named players.
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 18 Aug 09:02
I wonder if AI has ever been used to select international squads? With such a small sample to choose from in our case that may prove difficult.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 18 Aug 09:06
What uncapped players might be in with a shout of getting into his first squad ?
There may be few that have only had a few caps and fallen out of the picture who may get a shout too.
Maybe the likes of….
Luke Graham
Josh Doig
Ryan Porteous
Ryan Gauld
Lennon Miller
Liam Henderson …still only 30.
Robbie Ure
Keiron Bowie
Kevin Nisbet
Goalkeeper looks to be a big problem. At least Gunn will be getting game time now hopefully..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Tue 18 Aug 09:15
He has to insist on changing league structure and minimise OF influence, only then will we start to breed numerous good players
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft21346327964
Date: Tue 18 Aug 09:49
He’s the head coach of the team not the sfa it’s not his problem about the old firm why on earth would you walk into a different country and the first thing you’d try do was annoy around 80% of your support by calling out the old firm
As seen with hearts as soon as they started looking for other than Scottish players they got close to a league title. Look at us we’re ripping the Scottish players and people think this is the best chance in a while for us to go up when all we’re doing is signing players from different countries so are we as at fault as the old firm?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 18 Aug 15:40
When at West Brom he played with James Morrison who is now Barney Stewart`s manager there so maybe Barney will be fast-tracked into the first team! He also played with Graeme Dorrans at WB.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Mon 24 Aug 10:13
Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 18 Aug 09:06
What uncapped players might be in with a shout of getting into his first squad ?
There may be few that have only had a few caps and fallen out of the picture who may get a shout too.
Maybe the likes of….
Luke Graham
Josh Doig
Ryan Porteous
Ryan Gauld
Lennon Miller
Liam Henderson …still only 30.
Robbie Ure
Keiron Bowie
Kevin Nisbet
Goalkeeper looks to be a big problem. At least Gunn will be getting game time now hopefully..
A few others to consider
Scott Bain
Steven Welsh
Josh McPake
Calvin Miller
Josh Mulligan
Oli McBurnie is a must now. Only Scottish striker playing in EPL and was impressed by his performance against Man U
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Mon 24 Aug 10:30
There`s a difference between some foreign players and the opposite ie some uk players. The problem is we have stopped developing decent numbers of Scottish players because there is 1. Little chance of getting through the youth set up and 2 if you do almost no chance of getting into a big side, therefore the Scottish pool of players is v small. The fix is simple, go back to 3 leagues and controversially limit overseas players (Not stop), this will take time to work say 5- 10 years.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Mon 24 Aug 11:52
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 18 Aug 15:40
When at West Brom he played with James Morrison who is now Barney Stewart`s manager there so maybe Barney will be fast-tracked into the first team! He also played with Graeme Dorrans at WB.
Barney would need to be starting regularly for West Brom before he can be considered. One of the gripes that people had with Clarke was picking guys that weren’t starters for their own clubs being selected, he currently falls into that category, maybe by March he can have a claim though.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Swisspar
Date: Mon 24 Aug 17:05
Quote:
thebear, Mon 24 Aug 10:30
There`s a difference between some foreign players and the opposite ie some uk players. The problem is we have stopped developing decent numbers of Scottish players because there is 1. Little chance of getting through the youth set up and 2 if you do almost no chance of getting into a big side, therefore the Scottish pool of players is v small. The fix is simple, go back to 3 leagues and controversially limit overseas players (Not stop), this will take time to work say 5- 10 years.
I agree with this comment. Not only in Scotland, home grown players are not getting the chance to break into their respective 1st teams. Limiting the amount of foreign players can only help the progress of young players.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Mon 24 Aug 17:07
Tony Docherty will lead our u21s with Steven Naismith supporting.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Mon 24 Aug 19:55
Tony Doc is not the way forward. Be better just have giving it to Naismith
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Fri 4 Sep 02:55
Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Mon 24 Aug 10:13
Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 18 Aug 09:06
What uncapped players might be in with a shout of getting into his first squad ?
There may be few that have only had a few caps and fallen out of the picture who may get a shout too.
Maybe the likes of….
Luke Graham
Josh Doig
Ryan Porteous
Ryan Gauld
Lennon Miller
Liam Henderson …still only 30.
Robbie Ure
Keiron Bowie
Kevin Nisbet
Goalkeeper looks to be a big problem. At least Gunn will be getting game time now hopefully..
A few others to consider
Scott Bain
Steven Welsh
Josh McPake
Calvin Miller
Josh Mulligan
Oli McBurnie is a must now. Only Scottish striker playing in EPL and was impressed by his performance against Man U
James Wilson must be in with a shout…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft21346327964
Date: Fri 4 Sep 05:28
You can really tell how far the Scottish league has fell in Europe that people are thinking that Josh mcpake and Calvin miller should be in the conversation
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Fri 4 Sep 07:45
McPake was sensational last night. I do think he needs a prolonged period of consistency though prior to considering him for the national team
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Fri 4 Sep 09:39
Quote:
Parsdaft21346327964, Fri 4 Sept 05:28
You can really tell how far the Scottish league has fell in Europe that people are thinking that Josh mcpake and Calvin miller should be in the conversation
Mcpake has always been touted for big things, just had a severe attitude problem that seems to have dissapeared
COYP
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Fri 4 Sep 11:15
Mcpake is probably a better overall player than Curtis or at the very least of the same quality.
Scotland are crying out for wingers so don’t see why not.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Fri 4 Sep 12:09
Well SP was at the Edinburgh derby and I will be surprised if McPake is not in his first squad…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Fri 4 Sep 12:34
McPake deserves to be in the next squad.
I’ve been really impressed with his start to the season at Hearts.
Not only the goals but he has several assists already.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Wed 9 Sep 16:15
Luke Benstead and Cameron Campbell added to the backroom staff.
Alan Irvine and Chris Woods remain.
With SP, LB and CC that’s a very very young coaching team.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Wed 9 Sep 20:53
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 18 Aug 15:40
When at West Brom he played with James Morrison who is now Barney Stewart`s manager there so maybe Barney will be fast-tracked into the first team! He also played with Graeme Dorrans at WB.
West Brom are my dad’s team and, therefore, my English club. I’ve watched every game so far this season, including the Derby game right now, and I’d be stunned if Morrison or Poco have seen enough from Barney to think the time is right for him to make the step up.
It would be an incredibly bold move. For me, it would just put unnecessary pressure on both a young manager and the player at a time when neither really needs it.
Loving You, Is In My DNA
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Wed 9 Sep 21:22
It would be an incredible move considering he is on the bench. He is nowhere near international level. Might never be.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Thu 10 Sep 08:30
It’s an opportunity for a fresh start. The likes of Calvin Miller, Mcpake, Doig, Bowie, Luke Graham, Robbie Ure should all be in the squad.
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Thu 10 Sep 09:06
Backroom team confirmed with Alan Irvine being part of the team as well as former Belgium coach Luke Benstead and Cameron Campbell. Campbell not someone im too familiar with but worked in both Aberdeen and Rangers` academies before joining RB Leipzig in 2024 as their head of player development.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 10 Sep 13:29
Thought Kevin Mirallas was also part of his set up? Sure I read somewhere he was at a game keeping an eye on players 🤔
Ignore that - was a rumour by Scottish press but he didn’t get a gig!
Post Edited (Thu 10 Sep 13:31)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 10 Sep 13:51
So has Steven Naismith been dropped from the backroom staff?
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 10 Sep 13:57
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Sept 13:51
So has Steven Naismith been dropped from the backroom staff?
U21 manager
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 10 Sep 14:05
Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey like
Date: Thu 10 Sep 09:06
Backroom team confirmed with Alan Irvine being part of the team as well as former Belgium coach Luke Benstead and Cameron Campbell. Campbell not someone im too familiar with but worked in both Aberdeen and Rangers` academies before joining RB Leipzig in 2024 as their head of player development.
Yeah I posted the new backroom staff yesterday with the additional comment about how young Benstead and Campbell are. Both are highly rated coaches….
Now that the back room staff are confirmed waiting to see the squad for upcoming games. To be announced on Tuesday. I expect at least six newbie’s…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Thu 10 Sep 14:05
Quote:
Big T Par, Thu 10 Sept 13:57
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Sept 13:51
So has Steven Naismith been dropped from the backroom staff?
U21 manager
Assistant BigT - Tony Docherty is the manager
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 10 Sep 14:44
Cheers, guys, I`d forgotten that he was assistant to Tony Docherty now.
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Topic Originator: Turps
Date: Thu 10 Sep 16:12
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Sept 14:44
Cheers, guys, I`d forgotten that he was assistant to Tony Docherty now.
Inspirational appointments.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 10 Sep 18:32
Quote:
Connor560, Thu 10 Sept 14:05
Quote:
Big T Par, Thu 10 Sept 13:57
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Sept 13:51
So has Steven Naismith been dropped from the backroom staff?
U21 manager
Assistant BigT - Tony Docherty is the manager
Ah so he is 👍. Apologies
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Fri 11 Sep 16:48
Quote:
Turps, Thu 10 Sept 16:12
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Sept 14:44
Cheers, guys, I`d forgotten that he was assistant to Tony Docherty now.
Inspirational appointments.
Better than the crank they had before. How many times did his team qualify for major tournaments?
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 14 Sep 22:20
Luke Graham and Robbie Ure will be named in the squad tomorrow according to BBC Sport.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 15 Sep 00:00
Luis Binks and Colby Donovan being touted also…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 15 Sep 09:33
Oli McBurnie`s in according to the Sun.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Tue 15 Sep 09:55
I see Rhys McCabe has been given the Under 16`s and Tam Courts the Under 19`s
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 15 Sep 10:12
Topic Originator: wee eck like
Date: Tue 15 Sep 09:33
Oli McBurnie`s in according to the Sun.
He deserves another shot.
Be interesting to see who the “ Outs” are too, barring injury of course.
Gordon
Hanley
Souttar?
Ralston
Dykes
Hirst
Stewart
McLean
To name but a few
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 15 Sep 11:14
Quote:
desparado, Tue 15 Sep 10:12
Topic Originator: wee eck like
Date: Tue 15 Sep 09:33
Oli McBurnie`s in according to the Sun.
He deserves another shot.
Be interesting to see who the “ Outs” are too, barring injury of course.
Gordon
Hanley
Souttar?
Ralston
Dykes
Hirst
Stewart
McLean
To name but a few
McLean is in and rightly so.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 15 Sep 11:18
Squad announced. A freshness to be applauded.
There will be bumps along the road, but we need to be patient and give the new boys a chance to adjust to this level.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 15 Sep 11:20
Scotland squad
Goalkeepers: Scott Bain, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly, Jon McCracken.
Defenders: Luis Binks, Josh Doig, Colby Donovan, Luke Graham, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Stephen Welsh.
Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, Kenny McLean, Josh McPake, Lennon Miller.
Forwards: Kieron Bowie, Findlay Curtis, Ben Gannon-Doak, Oli McBurnie, Robbie Ure, James Wilson.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: nazpar
Date: Tue 15 Sep 21:52
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Tue 15 Sept 11:20
Scotland squad
Goalkeepers: Scott Bain, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly, Jon McCracken.
Defenders: Luis Binks, Josh Doig, Colby Donovan, Luke Graham, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Stephen Welsh.
Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, Kenny McLean, Josh McPake, Lennon Miller.
Forwards: Kieron Bowie, Findlay Curtis, Ben Gannon-Doak, Oli McBurnie, Robbie Ure, James Wilson.
I think you missed out John McGinn
nazpar
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Thu 17 Sep 21:18
Not sure how Donavan has made the Scotland squad.
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft21346327964
Date: Thu 17 Sep 21:42
Interesting tho after even with a new manager still none of the hearts defence in there after all the clamour for them going into the World Cup
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