Barry Ferguson SOS triggers a Hotline ding dong as claim about Rangers hero has punters worrying for the doctor

Scrutinised Scotland got back to winning ways with a comfortable victory over a nation that is one of only two European countries that can claim to be debt-free.

But the 4-0 win over Liechtenstein wasn’t payback enough for the Hotline’s disgruntled Tartan Army soldiers where Steve Clarke is concerned.

Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, said: “A 4-0 away win at international level seems great but a lifting-of-spirits win against a team as low as 205th in the world rankings should not save Clarke his job.

“Clarke has tried and failed, the SFA should not have let him near the dugout for the Liechtenstein game after the totally humiliating defeat by Iceland.

“I attend Scotland matches regularly and if the SFA can't see the fans want Clarke out with good reason then Scotland will not qualify for the World Cup.”

Lewis McMeekin added: “Stevie Clarke has to go, we have no chance of qualifying for the World Cup with him in charge.

“A lot of the players are going through the motions. I think Stevie has sucked all the life and belief they did have out of them.

“Surely the SFA can see what the normal supporters see, it’s time to bring in a manager who can inspire players.”

Drew Ferguson, Oban, emailed in: “Good players always stand out from the crowd as we watch the likes of Spain and Portugal - so why are our so-called quality players not shining against teams like Iceland? This current Scotland team is mediocre at best.”

Sean McGarvey, Cumbernauld asked: “How can the SFA justify a game against the equivalent of a Sunday league pub team when players have just finished a gruelling season?

“Playing a team like Liechtenstein is not even worthwhile preparation for games against the likes of Greece and Denmark.

“It tells us absolutely nothing and