No Scotland No Party Podcast

Another disappointing night at Hampden as Scotland suffer a 2-1 defeat to Slovenia, making it three home defeats in our last four games. Pocognoli is still waiting for his first home win as Scotland boss, and once again we're left asking some serious questions. Has the formation let us down again? Why aren't Scotland getting the best out of the players available? Where has the Hampden roar...

Poco's first win! Robbo's 100th cap! Two goals! Clean sheet! Scotland bounce back in style with a huge 2-0 victory in North Macedonia. The team look back on a much-needed win as Scotland show a different side to themselves after the disappointment against Switzerland. We discuss Poco's first victory as Scotland boss, Andy Robertson reaching 100 caps, the tweaked formation, two goals an...

A brutal night for Scotland and the Tartan Army. We're back to break down the match, look at what went wrong, discuss the big talking points and ask the question on everyone's lips… Where do we go from here? If you've watched the game, we'd love to hear what you thought.

Sébastien Pocognoli’s first game in charge ends goalless in Ljubljana. A shaky first half, a much better second, and still no goal. We go through the result, the performance and the tactics. Why the new 3-4-1-2 looked lost early on, what changed at half-time, and how Scotland pinned Slovenia back after the break. Ure hits the post, McBurnie misses a one-on-one, Bowie fluffs a big chance, and Jan O...

Slovenia v Scotland is up first in the Nations League, and it’s Pocognoli’s first game in the dugout. We preview the trip to Ljubljana, talk formations, and pick our team with Sesko out for them and Tierney and McLean missing for us. Who starts? Who’s on the bench? Come and argue it with us. No Scotland, No Party.

The new boss has named his 28-man squad for the Nations League games against Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia, and he’s made changes. We go through: The seven uncapped players, Oli McBurnie’s recall after five year and who’s dropped from the World Cup squad. Is this a proper new era or just a few new faces around the same core? We give our honest Tartan Army take.

In this episode of the No Scotland No Party Podcast, we take a closer look at the appointment of Sébastien Pocognoli as Scotland manager. Who is Pocognoli? What is his football philosophy? How has his career shaped the way he wants his teams to play? And, most importantly, what could a Pocognoli Scotland team actually look like? We discuss his coaching background, his tactical approach, the style...

In this emotional and honest episode of No Scotland No Party, we react to Steve Clarke’s resignation following Scotland’s disappointing group stage exit at the 2026 World Cup. We look back at his full tenure: the highs of qualifying for three major tournaments, the heartbreaking moments, and the big debates around his tactics and selections. Was he the best Scotland manager in a generation, or did...

In this episode of No Scotland No Party we break down Scotland’s heavy defeat to Brazil. Was it a tactical failure, individual errors, or just a bad night? We give our honest thoughts on Steve Clarke’s team selection, the performance, and what it means for Scotland going forward. Plus, Rory tells us all about his travels in Providence, and we have the usual laughs and strong opinions as always. If...

A heartbreaking narrow defeat to Morocco leaves Scotland’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread. We react to the performance, break down the result, and discuss what it means for qualification. A point would have put us through, but this one-goal loss keeps the dream alive — even a narrow defeat against Brazil could still be enough to progress. We also look at how Steve Clarke might tweak the team...

We're off to a winning start, Scotland have three points and top World Cup Group C! In this episode we look at the performance against Haiti and what the result means going forward. We also look to the Morocco game and discuss what Clarke can do to get one over the Africans.

Scotland are cooking! In our latest episode we break down a brilliant World Cup warm-up victory over Bolivia, the standout performances, and why the pre-tournament has been almost flawless so far. We’re now just days away from our opening match against Haiti, and the Tartan Army is buzzing as the team hits peak form at exactly the right time. We’re also joined by our co-host Craig Ferguson , who i...

In our latest episode, we react to Scotland’s final home friendly before the World Cup as the Tartan Army sent the team off in style with a 4-1 victory over Curaçao. We discuss all the big talking points from the match: Billy Gilmour’s injury blow – he’s now ruled out of the World Cup and replaced by the very inexperienced Tyler Fletcher Lawrence Shankland finally looking like the clinical striker...

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland World Cup squad, and while most of the names were exactly what we expected,there were still a couple of massive talking points. Ross Stewart makes his long-awaited return to the Scotland setup, while young talent Findlay Curtis earns a place in the squad and gives fans something fresh to get excited about ahead of the World Cup. We break down the full squad anno...

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland World Cup squad, and while most of the names were exactly what we expected,there were still a couple of massive talking points. Ross Stewart makes his long-awaited return to the Scotland setup, while young talent Findlay Curtis earns a place in the squad and gives fans something fresh to get excited about ahead of the World Cup. We break down the full squad anno...

In this episode of the No Scotland No Party Podcast, we dive into Scotland’s performance against Ivory Coast and break down what it all means moving forward. We take a close look at the standout performers on the night – who impressed, who struggled, and who may have just played their way into (or out of) contention for the World Cup squad. From big-game contributions to missed opportunities, noth...

We look back at Scotland’s 1–0 defeat to Japan, but does the result really matter? With Steve Clarke still shaping his squad, we discuss whether performances, partnerships, and finding the right system are more important than the scoreline at this stage. Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming clash with Ivory Coast and explore the changes Clarke could make—who comes in, who drops out, and what it...

We break down Steve Clarke’s squad ahead of the upcoming double-header against Japan and Ivory Coast, taking a closer look at possible formations, starting XIs, and key selection dilemmas. We’re also joined by Craig Ferguson, who checks in with the latest from his incredible L.A. to Boston Tartan Trek, sharing stories, challenges, and how the journey is unfolding.

Co-host Craig Ferguson tells us all about Tartan Trek from L.A. to Boston. We look ahead to the upcoming friendlies and Nations League matches, and we discuss the World Cup ticket fiasco and the SFA 5-match package.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the World Cup draw and what it means for Scotland. We break down the teams we’ll face, the venues we’ll be travelling to, and what the atmosphere might be like on the world’s biggest stage. From tactical matchups to travel plans, we cover it all—plus a healthy dose of the usual Scotland banter. And of course, we ask the big question: Is this the year we fina...

In this episode of the No Scotland No Party Podcast, we relive Scotland’s incredible victory over Denmark – a match packed with twists, drama, and absolute wonder goals. From jaw-dropping moments to tactical talking points, controversial decisions and unforgettable celebrations, we break it all down with the usual banter, passion and raw emotion only Scotland fans can bring. Join us as we dissect...

What. A. Night. In this episode of the No Scotland No Party Podcast, we dive into Scotland’s absolutely mental 3–2 loss to Greece — a match that had everything: drama, goals, a red card and nerves shredded across the Tartan Army. But despite the defeat, the celebrations went into the wee hours. Why? Belarus came through with a massive favour, holding Denmark to a draw and putting Scotland just 90...

It’s crunch time for Scotland! We’re breaking down the massive World Cup qualifier in Greece, where a draw would tee up a Hampden shoot-out with Denmark for a ticket to World Cup 2026.

Not the performance the Tartan Army were looking for, but it's another three points, meaning Scotland is guaranteed a play-off spot.

The biggest robbery since the Elgin Marbles. Outplayed for the first 60 minutes, Steve Clarke's men turn the game on its head to earn a crucial three points and take another step closer to World Cup Qualification.