Steve Clarke's Scotland interview branded a 'car crash' as furious fans demand answers
Clarke was furious with the refereeing after Scotland's 3-1 defeat to Ukraine, and demanded to know why a penalty wasn't given
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has been branded a "car crash" after a post-match interview in which he slammed the refereeing and the Ukrainian players. In a furious rant, Clarke accused the referee of being "biased" and the Ukrainians of being "dirty". He also demanded to know why Scotland were not awarded a penalty in the first half. Clarke's comments have been widely criticized, with many fans calling for him to be sacked.
Clarke was clearly angry and upset after Scotland's defeat, which ended their hopes of reaching the Euro 2024 finals. However, his comments were seen as being out of line and disrespectful to the referee and the Ukrainian players. Several former players and pundits have slammed Clarke's interview.
"It was a car crash of an interview," said former Scotland international Kris Boyd. "He was out of order to make those comments. He needs to take a long hard look at himself." Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish agreed, saying: "Steve Clarke needs to apologize for those comments. He was way out of line." The SFA has not yet commented on Clarke's interview, but it is likely that he will be asked to explain his comments.
Clarke's comments have also been criticized by fans on social media. Many fans have called for Clarke to be sacked, while others have said that they will no longer support the national team while he is in charge. It remains to be seen what action, if any, the SFA will take against Clarke.
Comments