Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit
Summary
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland’s head football coach after seven years because the team did not advance past the group stage of the World Cup. Although he signed a new four-year contract last month, he decided to leave since Scotland failed to move on in a tough group with Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti.Key Facts
- Steve Clarke was Scotland’s head coach for seven years.
- Scotland did not qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup.
- Clarke told his players about his decision to resign immediately after their exit was confirmed.
- He had signed a new four-year contract a month before the tournament.
- Clarke planned to leave if the team did not get out of the group.
- The World Cup group included Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti.
- Clarke described his time coaching Scotland as a “brilliant experience.”
- He hoped his successor would improve the team’s ability to score goals.
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