Disaster Index: 4.1 Entry: Administrative Optimism, Transitional Phase Cause: Scotland entering a Nations League campaign under a new head coach with a refreshed squad, the word "patience" already appearing in the coverage before a ball has been kicked. Category: Administrative / Emotional Evidence: Sebastien Pocognoli is in charge. The squad has been shaken up. The press has pre-emptively introduced patience as the required posture. These three conditions have co-occurred before. Historical precedent: New eras for Scotland tend to be announced with some regularity. The announcement is not always followed by the era. Affected parties: The support; Pocognoli; any player promoted into the refreshed setup who reads the coverage expecting a clean slate. Immediate outlook: The Nations League will provide early data. Whether the data is asked to inform the feeling or replace it remains to be established. Filed: 26 September 2026 / Nations League opening phase