Pocognoli urges calm as Scotland prepare for North Macedonia

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 1 Oct, 08:19 · Archive

New Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has urged calm over the team's goalscoring record ahead of their match against North Macedonia.

Sebastien Pocognoli has taken charge as Scotland's new head coach and is not concerned by the team's goalscoring problems despite facing the prospect of an all-time record low in their upcoming match against North Macedonia. Pocognoli has expressed reassurance in his backing and highlighted Rangers and Hearts players as leaders within the squad. Scotland Under-21s have started their campaign with a win, with Hearts' James Wilson among the goalscorers.

How it is being reported

• Sebastien Pocognoli on his impending Scotland centurion, Kieron Bowie and man who 'fought two beasts'New Scotland head coach reassured by backing of ‘great captain’The Scotsman · 1 Oct, 07:30
• Scotland Under-21 boss singles out Rangers and Hearts 'leaders' and gives verdict on senior squad recallScotland Under-21 duo’s chances of North Macedonia call-up addressedThe Scotsman · 30 Sept, 22:35
• Sebastien Pocognoli urges calm as Scotland bid to avoid an all-time record low in North MacedoniaNew head coach inherits a goalscoring problem - but is not concerned by statThe Scotsman · 30 Sept, 22:30
• Hearts youngster sends message to Pocognoli as Scotland Under-21s hit goal trailJames Wilson on target as Tony Docherty gets off to winning startEdinburgh Evening News · 30 Sept, 22:07
• Five star Scotland Under-21s impress as Rangers, Hearts and West Brom men send message to PocognoliScotland Under-21s put on show in Docherty’s bow to soothe pain of 30-year tournament exileThe Scotsman · 30 Sept, 21:29
• Tony Docherty ready to hit the ground running as Scotland Under-21s bossCoach wants to build winning mentality with young ScotsThe Scotsman · 29 Sept, 18:05

In this story: Sebastien Pocognoli · Scotland · North Macedonia · James Wilson · Hearts · Rangers

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