Sebastien Pocognoli
Sebastien Pocognoli is a Belgian former professional footballer and the newly appointed head coach of the Scotland men's national team.
Notable Quotes
"When I first heard of the interest, I was immediately excited about the opportunity."View Story →
"I'm very proud to be here."View Story →
"I like to do things in a different way."View Story →
"Did the Scotland challenge [reflect] my identity and personality? I think that, yes, and that's why I was curious to go through the meetings."View Story →
"Well, it starts with people who believe in you, give you the opportunity to shine."View Story →
"It's a new opportunity for some players, a really new beginning for the other ones."View Story →
"The most important is regarding the style of play that I want to produce on the pitch."View Story →
"We have a good mix between experienced players, new faces, first cap players, young lads, players who are back."View Story →
""The feeling and the timing about him was right," Pocognoli said of Binks."View Story →
"If we talk about nerves, yes, but it's a positive nervousness."View Story →
"I always think the players select themselves."View Story →
"It's a basic principle - attack together and squeeze the pitch."View Story →
""two games in one game""View Story →
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October 4, 2026Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era
Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.
October 3, 2026You are the Scotland boss - what would you do?
Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first home XI to face North Macedonia.
October 1, 2026New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland
Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.
September 29, 2026Why does Robbie Ure have Robbie Ure on his Scotland shirt?
Robbie Ure explains why the back of his shirt read 'Robbie Ure' rather than simply 'Ure' against Slovenia.
September 27, 2026From turgid to thrusting - mixed start for new Scotland
BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English reviews a mixed start to life as Scotland head coach for Sebastien Pocognoli as his side open their Nations League campaign with a goalless draw in Slovenia.
September 27, 2026New-look squad, but how will Pocognoli's Scotland line-up?
Former Scotland forwards James McFadden and Pat Nevin try to guess who new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli will pick to start in Slovenia on Saturday.
September 25, 2026You are the new Scotland boss - what would you do?
Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first XI.
September 25, 2026'Eternally grateful' McBurnie ready to show what Scotland have missed
Overlooked by Steve Clarke and dismissed by some Scotland fans, but Oli McBurnie returns with a point to prove, writes Tom English.
September 24, 2026Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli admits to feeling a "positive nervousness" before his first game in charge of the country, a Nations League tie against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.
September 23, 2026McPake's 'colourful' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years
Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him". This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts. Here, BBC Sport Scotland charts the fall and rise of the winger who's got everyone in Scotland talking.
September 22, 2026How is Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?
Sebastien Pocognoli's faces his first test as Scotland head coach against Slovenia on Saturday, but how are his squad shaping up for his debut?
September 21, 2026Scotland call for Montgomery as Tierney & McLean drop out
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery gets a first call-up for Scotland as Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean drop out of the Nations League squad.
September 21, 2026The key talking points from Pocognoli's bold Scotland squad
The Sebastien Pocognoli Scotland era is already creating serious intrigue - and the Belgian's squad are yet to assemble for a training-ground rondo, never mind play a game.
September 15, 2026'Style important' as McBurnie & seven uncapped players make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.
September 15, 2026Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.
September 14, 2026McTominay's heart procedure 'a complete success'
Napoli say Scott McTominay's heart surgery "was a complete success" and expect the Scotland midfielder to resume training this month.
September 8, 2026Is Bain on course to be Scotland's number one?
With Sebastien Pocognoli looking to change the way Scotland play, might Scott Bain be the answer to his goalkeeping problems?
September 6, 2026Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job
The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.
August 17, 2026Pocognoli 'feels connection' with 'passionate' Scotland
New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job.
August 17, 2026Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss
The Scottish FA say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland men's new head coach on a two-year deal.
August 16, 2026