Scotland suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Greece at Hampden Park, prompting manager Steve Clarke to question his own decisions. The result, which relegated Scotland from Nations League A, was a stark contrast to their first-leg victory in Athens, which was secured via a controversial penalty.
The match saw Greece dominate from start to finish, with goals from Giannis Konstantelias and teenage sensation Konstantinos Karetsas putting them in control. Scotland's performance was described as 'wretched' by observers, with fans expressing their frustration through boos and early departures.
Captain John McGinn labelled the display 'embarrassing', while midfielder Ryan Christie expressed frustration given the team's recent upturn in form. Clarke admitted he may have made a mistake by not rotating his squad more between the two legs, stating he would 'go away and look at himself'.
The defeat marks a return to the worst days under Clarke, reminiscent of exits to Ukraine and Hungary. With World Cup qualifiers against Greece looming, the psychological blow could prove significant. Clarke now has months to regroup, with the returns of Ben Doak and Aaron Hickey offering hope for the future.
