QUOTE OF THE DAY

‘Big Phil vanishing through the exit door at the end of the season? Yes, that’s true – it’ll be to help bring in the trophies’

issue with a fellow caller. He said: “Tam Williamson spoke about ‘when big Phil Clement vanishes through the much-used exit door at the end of the season’. Yes, that’s true, it’ll be to help bring in the trophies.”

Scotland’s players may have returned to their clubs but the aftermath of Tuesday’s sobering Hampden defeat to Northern Ireland rumbles on.

David Buchan emailed: “Has everyone finally woken up from Euro dreamland and smelt the coffee? We will be badly out of our depth in Germany.”

John allardyce, edinburgh, said: “Scotland have been found out as bang average. For Clarke to be saying the Scots will be up for it at the Euros... he’s having a laugh.”

Davy Maton emailed: “It’s OK to say peak in June but punters are paying good money to watch this sh**e. I don’t see many of the Tartan Army going to Germany if that’s your attitude.”

ian Stevens added: “Clarke’s attitude towards the female interviewer before and after the game was horrible, he got his comeuppance. Jack Hendry, Liam Cooper, Kenny McLean and Stuart Armstrong are not good enough. Lawrence Shankland and John Soutter should be in. It could be embarrassing in Germany.”

Stephen Johnstone, ardentinny, said: “If Clarke can’t turn things round before the Euros Scotland would be better staying at home and save us from another embarrassment.”

But Stefan lomako, Whithorn, provided a glimmer of light. He said: “So what if Scotland haven’t won for seven games? Our performances in friendlies and dead rubbers are often poor but we did it when it mattered and we’ll show up when it matters again.

“Awra best lads and I’ve every confidence we’ll put up a really good show in Euro 24.”