Scottish Football Podcast Saturday Night Fever and Danish dreams – we digest Greece and look ahead to Scotland v Denmark.
Nov 17, 2025
Pat Nevin, a former Scotland international and football pundit, teams up with Don Cowie, an ex-Scotland international, to dissect Scotland's dramatic 3-2 loss to Greece. They delve into the chaotic match moments and the psychological aftermath in the dressing room. Tactical flexibility under Steve Clarke arises as a key theme, alongside a discussion on goalkeeping choices and the pressing nature of Denmark's reported sickness bug. Both guests convey optimism about Scotland's chances in their upcoming clash, predicting exciting outcomes.
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From Being Outplayed To Sudden Momentum Shift
- Scotland were completely outplayed in the opening 40 minutes and could have been three or four down early on.
- The team recovered by finding chances from nowhere and shifted momentum dramatically in the second half.
Front-Foot Play Restored Control
- Greece played with freedom and pressured Scotland, leaving Scotland unable to control the game early on.
- Scotland improved by getting the ball forward and playing front-foot football, which produced the chances late on.
Use Chaos And Intensity As A Tactical Tool
- Embrace tactical chaos when needed and throw everything at the game to create chances.
- Rally the fans and play with intensity because unpredictable approaches can spark comebacks.