Motherwell Demoliton man Mcleish

Scotland have been mostly dull under Alex Mcleish with Monday’s performance an exception, but it is hard to get worked up about him as manager. At Fir Park he is remembered for dismantling one of the best teams most fans have seen. After years of building, Tommy Mclean’s 1993-94 vintage side produced dazzling football and international caps aplenty. They even ran Rangers close in the title race. Mcleish will argue the natural cycle meant a downturn was inevitable but the names of Eddie May, Shaun Mcskimming, Andy Roddie, John Hendry and Stephen Woods are not easily forgotten.

Mcleish’s career has not been a complete failure since leaving Motherwell but few of us will expect much from his latest reign at Hampden.

Derek Wilson