Steve Clarke

Scotland needed only a point against Brazil to reach the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time. They lost 3-0, and most of the damage was self-inflicted. This covers Vinicius Junior's…

Scotland go into a game against Brazil with the strangest sort of problem: defeat might still do them a favour. This explains the maths behind Steve Clarke's qualification dilemma in Group C, why a narrow loss…

Scotland's first World Cup in a generation has hit a critical juncture. After 70 seconds in Boston, their plans were already unravelling. This piece looks at the penalty controversy, the failure to build…

Scotland arrived in Boston carrying the weight of a nation that has spent three decades watching other countries lift World Cup trophies. This piece looks beyond the scoreline to examine what John McGinn's…

Scotland's first World Cup appearance in 28 years is not just a fixture on a schedule. It is the culmination of more than 10,000 days of hurt, near-misses and moments that tested the patience of an entire…

Steve Clarke has been here before - at major tournaments, in the spotlight, and watching Scotland fall short at the group stage. What makes 2026 feel genuinely different is the man at the centre of it. This…

Scotland's final warm-up before the World Cup group stage delivered four goals, two emerging partnerships and genuine cause for belief. This piece looks past the scoreline to ask whether Steve Clarke's side…

Scotland's World Cup preparations have been upended by the loss of Billy Gilmour to a knee injury, just days before the squad flies to the United States. But as one door slams shut, another creaks open:…

Steve Clarke has committed to Scotland through two more World Cups and a European Championship, extending a tenure that has already made him the most successful men's head coach in the nation's history. This…