Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness - but not past the group stage of a tournament. Tom English's must-read analysis of his reign.
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"'Bye-bye, Scotland' - Clarke's leaving letter to Tartan Army"
— Steve Clarke , Athlete
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Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness - but not past the group stage of a tournament. Tom English's must-read analysis of his reign.
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