Barry Ferguson for Scotland if Rangers say no as Hotline dishes out bleak Nico Raskin reality check

Hotline regulars reckon the clock is ticking on Steve Clarke’s Scotland reign.

And for one caller the only solution is to declare Fergie Time with the national team!

Clarke is under fire again after Sunday’s Greek gubbing and for Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, interim Ibrox caretaker Barry Ferguson is the man the SFA should turn to in their hour of need.

He said: “Steve Clarke has been sailing against the wind for a number of years. His many up and down performances mean his time is nearly up. If Barry Ferguson doesn't get the Rangers job he'd be the perfect fit for Scotland especially with his attacking mindset.”

Hugh O’Neill agreed that a change is needed in the Hampden hot seat: “Greek wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas was given the freedom of Mount Florida on the right wing by Clarke's clueless tactics. He had Andy Robertson on toast with Kieran Tierney warming the bench for the second game in a row.

"Greece could have scored five in the first half, leaving me with flashbacks from the Germany game at the Euros. Clarke should have gone after our abysmal showing in the summer. Grant Hanley and Robertson have reached their sell-by date and even John McGinn can't go on forever.”

John Scott, Grassmoor added: “Kris Boyd’s passionate defence of Steve Clarke and his players was commendable. However, he ultimately lost his argument by claiming the Tartan Army have been spoiled over the last few years.

"That's a contradiction surely and acknowledges that he, as well as the supporters, share the same view - that this talented group of players underperformed well below their combined abilities. If you have travelled for hours from all parts of the UK to support Scotland on a Sunday evening, I think you earn the right to voice