Snivelling Spanish excuse merchants make intoxicating Scotland glory taste even sweeter – Hotline

Scotland beating Spain was just about the only topic on the Hotline and rightly so.

The brilliant performance of Steve Clarke’s side to sink their highly-rated opponents stunned Europe and rocketed the troops to the top of Euro 2024 qualifying section. Clarke and his team had Hampden Park rocking and believing the team is making serious progress.

It was a stream of congratulations as Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, said: “Whilst I’ve never been slow to criticise previous Scotland teams, then I’m big enough to praise what was a very good team performance. A great result. Well done all.” Hugh McKirdy continued: “A lot of people are shocked that Scotland beat Spain. But why? It isn’t the Spain of a few years ago, albeit they are a fair side. But Scotland have a lot of players playing at a decent level and seem a good mix.”

Arin Geddes, Irvine, said: “Spain had no answer to Scotland’s in their face approach and with a bit more composure in front of goal it could have been a bigger margin. Who saw that coming? Well done lads!”

Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, added: “Steve Clarke and Scotland deserve huge congratulations and all the praise in the world after what was one of the greatest results in our history.

“Spain are blaming the long grass which both teams played on and as for Rodri saying Scotland were wasting time, it was his team that threw themselves to the floor and rolled about like pansies for an age in attempts to get Scottish players booked.

“Had the Spaniards stayed on their feet and played they might not have been outplayed on such a great night for Scotland.”

That Spanish moaning also cut no ice with Frank McFerran, Carrickfergus, who said: “What a lot of snivelling players Spain are. Long grass my backside, my second team