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Radio Scotland,24 Sep 2026,30 mins

Hibs Hunt a Manager, Scotland Starts Afresh

Scottish Football Podcast

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A new Scotland chapter is about to begin. What can fans expect from Sebastian Pocognoli's first squad and a Nations League campaign packed into 11 days? With seven uncapped players involved, how quickly can Scotland adapt to a fresh style while still delivering results? Andy Burke joined by Gordon Waddell and Rory Loy discuss Ollie McBurnie's return after five years away and whether he can make the most of his second chance. Plus, who is leading the race to become the next Hibs manager, and what sort of football should Easter Road supporters expect? And after Celtic revealed a £6.6m pre-tax loss, what do the figures really say about the club's direction on and off the pitch? 01:51 — Scotland's Pocognoli era begins 04:36 — New faces, new ideas 08:42 — McBurnie back in from the cold 10:52 — Who benefits from Scotland's injury crisis? 13:27 — Hibs start the hunt for a new boss 16:41 — Is Stephen Bradley the answer? 19:57 — Inside Celtic's £6.6m loss 23:14 — Why supporters remain frustrated 26:16 — Martin O'Neill weighing up his future 28:58 — What's next for Celtic?

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