“Most people call me Robbie Ure rather than simply using my surname,” the Sevilla forward said.
“Nobody really calls me just Ure, and that influenced my decision.
“To be honest, U-R-E also looks too short on its own, and I am not particularly keen on it.
“That is why I added my first name. I use Robbie Ure at club level as well, and I prefer it that way.”
His performances for former club IK Sirius secured his summer transfer to Spain and helped earn this opportunity. Pocognoli selected him alongside Oli McBurnie in an adventurous starting line-up for his first match in charge.
The Belgian coach’s intense and energetic approach places considerable demands on his forwards. All three players used in attack, including Kieron Bowie, who replaced Ure after 67 minutes, possessed the stamina needed to carry out that workload.
“I enjoyed every moment,” the former Rangers academy player said about his debut. “Naturally, I am disappointed that we did not win. Judging by our second-half display, we probably deserved to, but making my Scotland debut is an incredible feeling. I am extremely proud and eager for more opportunities.
“During the meeting, the manager displayed the team on the screen and I spotted my name. It was a fantastic moment, but I knew there was still work to do, so I tried to remain calm and control my emotions.”
Keeping those emotions under control might have been much harder had his powerful low strike, Scotland’s only encouraging moment during a difficult opening 45 minutes on Saturday, gone inside the bottom corner instead of brushing the post.
Following the interval, McBurnie, who Ure felt had performed very well, received two excellent opportunities to score his first international goal on his 17th appearance as Scotland took complete control.
“We adjusted our attacking shape, with Oli moving slightly deeper on the left,” Ure said of the half-time tactical change. “That allowed him to combine effectively with Robbo [Andy Robertson] and Billy [Gilmour], which benefited the team.
“I hope our partnership continues to develop. I really enjoyed playing alongside him and thought he delivered an excellent performance.”
Ultimately, Pocognoli had several encouraging aspects to reflect on after his team collected a point in their opening Nations League fixture.
Scotland’s supporters also had plenty of reasons for optimism as a new chapter began, with Robbie Ure firmly involved in it.
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