DC92 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 A complete list of competitive Hampden defeats by more than one goal since the turn of the century: 0-2 v Belgium in 2013 (Strachan) 0-4 v Belgium in 2019 (Clarke) 0-2 v Czech Republic in 2021 (Clarke) 1-3 v Croatia in 2021 (Clarke) 1-3 v Ukraine in 2022 (Clarke) Pathetic capitulations at home against anyone half-decent has become the norm under Clarke, something not even Vogts, Burley and Levein managed. The very good performance and result against a weakened Denmark was the exception. Aside from that, the positives pretty much amount to well-timed away results in Serbia, England and Austria. Away games in which we are unfancied are Clarke's forté. In these games, we've tended to do well enough to get a good draw or sneak a win. In just about every other situation — home games against anyone half-decent, away games against pretty much anyone — we've toiled to put a performance together. Tactically, he seems to have one idea that's completely reliant on one injury-prone player. When that player isn't available, he persists with the idea despite the fact it hasn't produced in a single good performance. When it's not working, he never reacts until it's far too late. I really thought we'd turned the corner after the run of games last autumn, but here we are seeing the same mistakes and getting the same clueless performances. Time up for me, and we have to broaden our horizons beyond out of work Scottish managers when we're looking for a replacement. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McLean's Ghost Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, F_T_Y said: He actually took the conscious decision at 2 down to move mctominay into defence when souttar is sitting on the bench. The illusion of making a positive change by putting Gilmour on for a defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 We look absolutely clueless whenever a team figure out how to combat our shape or how to defend against our set pieces. He’s shown enough now that he’ll never change the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Bridge Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Clarke is a negative one trick pony. -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 He gets the rest of the NL campaign, minimum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomo Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, DC92 said: A complete list of competitive Hampden defeats by more than one goal since the turn of the century: 0-2 v Belgium in 2013 (Strachan) 0-4 v Belgium in 2019 (Clarke) 0-2 v Czech Republic in 2021 (Clarke) 1-3 v Croatia in 2021 (Clarke) 1-3 v Ukraine in 2022 (Clarke) Pathetic capitulations at home against anyone half-decent has become the norm under Clarke, something not even Vogts, Burley and Levein managed. The very good performance and result against a weakened Denmark was the exception. Aside from that, the positives pretty much amount to well-timed away results in Serbia, England and Austria. Away games in which we are unfancied are Clarke's forté. In these games, we've tended to do well enough to get a good draw or sneak a win. In just about every other situation — home games against anyone half-decent, away games against pretty much anyone — we've toiled to put a performance together. Tactically, he seems to have one idea that's completely reliant on one injury-prone player. When that player isn't available, he persists with the idea despite the fact it hasn't produced in a single good performance. When it's not working, he never reacts until it's far too late. I really thought we'd turned the corner after the run of games last autumn, but here we are seeing the same mistakes and getting the same clueless performances. Time up for me, and we have to broaden our horizons beyond out of work Scottish managers when we're looking for a replacement. 4 is hardly the “Norm”. -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 What’s Lars Lagerback upto these days? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highland_mechanic Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Controversial statement time but Derek McInnes in charge and that's not a 3-0 defeat. He would have us harder to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 If Derek McInnes is the Scottish answer, we need to go down the foreign route. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 I was happy to give him the Nations League and the qualifiers, I felt he'd earned that after 2 big playoff wi s and a good qualifying campaign last time out. But failing to turn up against Ukraine, followed by what is comfortably one of the all time worst results and performances, both of which have glaringly highlighted his tactical and selection deficiencies means I'm in the out camp now. I don't think he'll be sacked or quit mind, but I struggle to see how he comes back from this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinMagyar Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 c**t didn't even have the balls to face the camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 If Clarke is done then it's time to look outside of Scotland for sure. Bad as this is there isn't a standout candidate for the job, as Clarke was when he got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Dave Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 What’s Slaven Billic upto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Deans Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, Gordopolis said: He gets the rest of the NL campaign, minimum Sadly yes. Let's not let him screw up the proper qualifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayr23 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 On the bus waiting to go home in Dublin. That was fucking hopeless. Embarrassing. Seriously get him to f**k. So many happy clappers there tonight. It was horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 It was a rubbish performance. People are jumping straight on the Clarke out bandwagon because they are angry and need someone to blame for making them feel crap and spoiling their night. It's a night for the people who like getting the knives out for Steve Clarke - hope you're happy. @BingMcCrosby and @Ken Deans -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Unforgivable tonight. His greatest achievement is qualifying for a 24 team tournament when McLeish did the heavy lifting. This is the most talented Scotland squad this century and they've just been hammered by the worst Ireland team since I started watching football 35 years ago. Clarke Out. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC92 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Jambomo said: 4 is hardly the “Norm”. How many competitive Hampden games have we played against better sides since he came in? Scotland 1-2 Russia - capitulation after a good first 10 minutes Scotland 0-4 Belgium - capitulation Scotland 1-0 Czech Republic - we got battered in the second half Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic - capitulation Scotland 1-3 Croatia - capitulation Scotland 2-0 Denmark - very good performance and result Scotland 1-3 Ukraine - capitulation Comfortably defeated in 5 out of 7 there and in all 3 of the biggest games. I'm happy with my original wording. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binos Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 We're out of this nations league, unless we win all remaining games, which is not happening So yes, time to let someone else have a try The problem is who, which is why he'll stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Just now, Binos said: We're out of this nations league, unless we win all remaining games, which is not happening So yes, time to let someone else have a try The problem is who, which is why he'll stay Should have played two up front -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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