Pocognoli deserves time but Scottish FA must also prove their credentials
This editorial examines the pressure surrounding Scotland national team head coach Sébastien Pocognoli following a match against Slovenia. The piece argues that while Pocognoli deserves patience to implement his vision, the Scottish FA itself must demonstrate competence and accountability. It frames the debate as one about both on-field results and institutional governance, suggesting scrutiny should not fall solely on the head coach.
Read the full story at theguardian.comA leadership debate is intensifying around the Scotland setup, with attention splitting between Pocognoli's project on the pitch and the Scottish FA's stewardship off it. The framing of the editorial matters: patience is being urged for the head coach precisely because institutional dysfunction often undermines coaching cycles, meaning the FA's choices on recruitment, resources and long-term planning will be judged alongside any result.
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