Podcast: What kind of boss do Aberdeen need & have Hibs turned a corner?

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s Scottish Football Podcast focused on three linked storylines: Scotland’s preparations for North Macedonia, Aberdeen’s search for another manager, and Hibernian’s recent upturn in form. The episode, published on Radio Scotland on 12 November 2026, featured host Martin Dowden with guests Stephen McGowan and Rory Loy.

The discussion on Scotland centred on the pressure surrounding the team and manager Sebastian Pocognoli, with questions about whether a tactical change might be needed. The podcast also raised selection issues, including whether Scotland should use wingers more often and whether Scott Bain deserves a start in goal. BBC Sport presented these points as part of a broader debate about how Scotland might respond in a high-stakes match.

Aberdeen were another major topic after yet another managerial exit. The episode examined what kind of boss the club should appoint next and whether recent hires have failed because of deeper problems than the manager alone. The podcast did not name a successor, but it highlighted the club’s uncertainty at a critical point in the season.

Hibs were discussed more positively, with the panel asking whether back-to-back wins mean they have turned a corner. That question comes as the club looks ahead to a cup final against Rangers. More generally, the episode framed a key moment in Scottish football, with one national team under scrutiny and two club sides at important junctures.