It's Champions League qualifying time for Celtic and the stakes could hardly be higher. Can Martin O'Neill's side finally put recent play-off disappointments behind them and get past Austrian champions LASK?Is the tie really about £40 million, or is European prestige the bigger prize? David Currie is joined by Cillian Sheridan and Stephen McGowan to assess Celtic's start to the season, debate whether recruitment has been completed in time, and examine key concerns in midfield and defence.Plus, what role could new arrivals play, what's next for Reo Hatate, and could another Old Firm ticket row be brewing after the League Cup draw?

The dust has settled on the appointment of Sébastien Pocognoli, but what can Scotland fans realistically expect from the new national team boss? Can a more attacking style be implemented quickly, and which players could benefit most from a fresh start?Andy Burke, Ryan Flynn and Craig Telfer assess the opportunities and risks facing the new manager, while also looking at the wider reset across the Scotland pathway. Plus, who is making the early running in the in Scotland's lower leagues? Are Neil Lennon's Dunfermline still title contenders, can Partick Thistle live up to the hype, and are Stenhousemuir becoming the season's surprise package? There's also discussion on Ross County's revival and Hamilton's promising start.

A surprise appointment, a promise of front-foot football and only weeks to make it work. Is Scotland’s new era arriving at exactly the right time?Can a 39-year-old with just 107 games in management bring front-foot, high-intensity football to the national team? Should he stick with the core built by Steve Clarke, or give younger players their chance? And with Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia ahead, how quickly can the new era take shape?

What should we make of Sebsatien Pocognoli's appointment as the new Scotland manager? What sort of task faces him as we target Euro 2028? Will we see a new identity on the park under the Belgian?And the League Cup draw throws up a quarter-final Old Firm as Rangers are drawn at home to Celtic along with Stenhousemuir v Heart of Midlothian, Ross County v Hibernian, Kilmarnock v Aberdeen.With Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy, and Ryan McGowan.

Sebastien Pocognoli is confirmed as Scotland men's new head coach, plus reaction to Sunday's Scottish League Cup ties, and the quarter-final draw which includes an Old Firm derby.

The Sportsound team review all of Saturday's League Cup action with wins for Aberdeen, Celtic and Ross County

David Currie, Rory Loy and Ian McCall review Kilmarnock 3-2 Ayr United in the League Cup

Charlotte Cohen is joined by former striker Conor Sammon and football writer Stephen McGowan to preview a fascinating League Cup weekend. Can unbeaten Ayr United heap more pressure on Kilmarnock in the Ayrshire Derby? Will Dundee repeat last weekend's impressive win over Aberdeen, or can the Dons respond?How do Dundee United contain a Celtic side boosted by a raft of new signings? And after another damaging European setback, just how important is Rangers' clash with holders St Mirren for Derek McInnes?Plus, the panel make their quick-fire predictions, identify the weekend's coupon buster and reveal who they expect to be making the headlines by Sunday night

Reaction to a big night in Europe as Rangers boss Derek McInnes admits his side may not yet be ready for it. Plus joy for Hibs and Motherwell in the Conference League

Another massive night in Europe for Scotland's clubs. Can Rangers overturn their first-leg deficit and give Derek McInnes a much-needed boost? Is there any chance of a Tynecastle miracle against Benfica, or is Hearts' focus already shifting to the next challenge?And can Hibs handle the North Macedonian heat and protect their slender advantage, can Motherwell continue their impressive start to the season and book a place in the next round?David Currie is joined by Andy Halliday and Cammy Bell to assess the chances of all four sides and predict who will still be standing when the final whistles blow