The word “process” has been used so many times by the Scotland head coach and his players in recent days it’s probably the new team motto.
But there is truth in it.
Pocognoli is trying to implement a radically different system to his predecessor. Not only that, it’s a different mindset. All while trying to embed a clutch of new players.
It’s early days for the Belgian, his group, and, of course, Bowie. But the man on loan at Sassuolo believes things are clicking, and it’s an opportunity for him to make his mark.
“It’s a lot longer international break,” he explained. “We spend a lot more time together so it’s good for him to get his message across and his ideas. Also, we play more games so we have to train a little bit less of course.
“I think for me it’s a fresh start with a new coach and different ideas.
“He said to me ‘you don’t need to prove yourself, just go and do what I know you can do’ and I feel like I’m just doing that.”
Bowie, who made his Rovers debut at 16, added: “I think people, obviously Scottish fans, have the same idea of how I was when I was at Hibs and that’s all they can remember.
“But I feel like since I moved to Serie A, it’s a different league, different challenge and I’m getting more experience at a higher level.
“So, yeah, I feel like I’ve definitely kicked into another gear and I feel like I’m showing that.”
