Scotland supporters have offered a broadly encouraging, if guarded, verdict on new head coach Selim Pocognoli's opening match in charge, a goalless draw away to Slovenia at Ljubljana's Stadion Stozice.
According to reaction gathered by BBC Sport, the majority of fans were won over by a marked improvement after the interval, even though the Scots failed to find a breakthrough and had to settle for a point on the road.
Several supporters described the game as effectively two separate performances rolled into one. A sluggish, disjointed first half in which Scotland struggled to string passes together gave way to a much sharper second period, during which Slovenia were pinned back and barely threatened at the other end.
One fan, Craig, said it was the first Scotland match in years that had not left him with "palpitations," praising the energy shown after the break and the attacking intent under the new system. George echoed that sentiment, calling the second-half showing "different class" and noting that the defence had been so untroubled that goalkeeper could have been "sat on a deckchair." He added that the finishing still needs refining but felt there were promising signs to build on.
Rosh described the first 45 minutes as poor but said Scotland were unrecognisable after the restart, dominating a Slovenian side that could barely get out of their own half. Still, he pointed to the recurring issue of Scotland failing to convert their chances.
Midfielder Billy Gilmour drew widespread praise, with fans such as Stuart, Lindsey and Shuggie singling him out as the standout performer who lifted those around him. Stuart suggested the team should be built around Gilmour and Lewis Ferguson going forward, while also highlighting the promise shown by young forward Robbie Ure, who he believes deserves an extended run in the side. Several supporters also mentioned the impact of substitute Ben Doak, whose energy after coming off the bench was seen as a positive.
Not every response was upbeat. Some supporters felt the same old problems remain regardless of who is in the dugout. Thomas argued Slovenia were there to be beaten and Scotland's finishing let them down again, while Jim said the style and tactics looked little different from the previous regime and that starting Doak and Josh McPake in wide areas from kick-off could have brought a comfortable win. Brian and Gordon were among those who felt the display was underwhelming overall, with Gordon in particular questioning Scotland's options up front, suggesting neither Che Adams nor Lyndon Dykes offer a long-term answer and that recalling Oli McBurnie was not the solution either, even if Kieron Bowie -- who missed a good chance -- could be one for the future.
Others, including Colin and Mark, welcomed Pocognoli's willingness to freshen up a defence they felt had lacked pace and relied too heavily on out-of-form players, arguing that selecting men in regular first-team football domestically or abroad should help going forward.
Despite the mixed undertones, the general mood leaned toward patience. Many fans acknowledged that it was still early days for a manager who had been in the job less than a week, with several pointing to Tuesday's follow-up fixture at Hampden Park as a clearer indicator of whether genuine progress is being made.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport (bbc-sport-football).