After a tale of two halves in drawing with Slovenia followed by the false start in defeat at home to Switzerland, Sebastien Pocognoli finally got his reign as Scotland head coach off and running against North Macedonia. A fine finish from Kieron Bowie followed by a John McGinn penalty were enough to secure a win that gives the Belgian's side some renewed hope of topping Nations League group B1, or at least finishing second. But how did the Tartan Army react to the performance and result?
Well, judging from the reaction to our call for your comments, feelings are somewhat mixed. Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era Scotland beat North Macedonia in Nations League for Pocognoli's first win Brian: Can we please all get behind the manager and the team? So refreshing to see high pressing attacking football for a change.
A lot of new untested strikers at this level. At least we are making openings and being on the front foot, instead of [Steve] Clarke's let's not lose policy. John: A complete performance from Scotland.
If this is how we are to set up for future games then there will be exciting games ahead. Don't think I remember any past match we were so often on the front foot... 25 shots? Unheard of. [Scott] McKenna did lunge in, but the guy made an absolute meal of it.
Worthy of a yellow, but no way was it red. Graham: McKenna had every right to go for that ball. No genuine fan cares about the performance.
The scoreline is all that matters. Scott: Scotland win away from home and still people are moaning. Any win away from home is decent.
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