Better late than never, they say. Well not if you’re one of the Hotline grouches who can see the gloom in any situation.
Sensational Scotland swept to the top of their Nations League section as they rocked past Ukraine at Hampden after John McGinn’s opener and a brace off the bench from Lyndon Dykes sealed a dominant victory. But for some, it was just a reminder of the failure by Steve Clarke and his team to get the job done when they met back in the summer in the World Cup play-offs.
Brian Keenan, Torquay, was first the first grumbler on the line, saying: “It’s a bit late in the day celebrating Scotland’s victory when it should have been done in the World Cup qualifiers. Clarke should have been sacked after that game when he put out the wrong team.” Celtic fan Eddie Easson, Ballingry , called in on a similar theme as he said: “Great result for Scotland last night as Clarke got it right this time. With a flat-back four, Scott McTominay in his best position we produced some fast-flowing football - dare I compare it to Ange-Ball!
