Lyndon Dykes has urged the Tartan Army to show patience but Scotland fans are split when it comes to sticking or twisting with Steve Clarke. Another formidable test awaits the national manager and his players when Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal arrive at Hampden this evening - with the Scots looking for a first competitive win in 13 months.
A fourth Nations League defeat to CR7 and Co would intensify the clamour for Clarke’s P45. But some punters are already convinced it’s time to part ways. Bill Lockerbie, Northampton, said: “Steve Clarke could give Scotland the perfect boost by packing his bags and allowing the best squad since the ’70's to unleash their undoubted potential. He could take over as Celtic’s Euro away coach, specialising in anti-football and the odd draw.”
Paddy Gowans emailed: “Clarke and have his team have told the Tartan Army that a victory is coming… so is Santa Clause.” However, Derek Williamson had a message for a regular caller when he emailed: “Stephen Mulhern reckons Steve Clarke should be binned and replaced by Davie Moyes. The biggest gripe from the Tartan Army after the Euros was how defensive we were, Moyes won West Ham their first trophy in 40 years and was still chased out because of his defensive attritional football. Clarke has led us to two tournaments, if we are going to replace him it needs to be an upgrade not someone who plays an even more defensive type of game.”
Chris Lowe, Yoker, reckons change is needed at right back. He said: “Anthony Ralston was woeful at the Euros and not playing first team football and apart from feigning head injuries at every aerial challenge he goes for to get the game stopped brings nothing to the team. How does he continue to get a game for Scotland
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