He has led Scotland for the past seven years. Steve Clarke became the great coaching hero, as he ensured that the Scots would experience their first World Cup since 1998. The wait had been terribly long, as for us Norwegians, but where Ståle Solbakken can afford the luxury of putting in the “B-team” against Dembélé, Mbappé, Olise and the French gang, the Scots’ return to the championship was a massive downer.
Norwegian supporters have rowed their way through the United States, while the Scottish supporters have had little to vacation. Three points from three games, with a goal difference of minus three. After the 3-0 loss to Brazil in the last group game, the team was dependent on a number of results in other groups, but it did not go McTominay and the Scots’ way. On Saturday, Croatia beat Ghana, the result meant that Scotland could not advance from the group stage.
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It didn’t take many hours before coach Clarke confirms he is stepping down as Scotland national team coach. In an open letter to the supporters, the 65-year-old thanks the players:
“The most emotional part of this farewell is about my players. Without them, we would not have any of the memories we have created together from 2019 until today. They deserve all the praise and praise they receive, and it has been a true honour to be their coach,” Clarke writes.
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