Steve Clarke has been an emotional mess and Scotland decision seems knee jerk

Steve Clarke’s resignation as Scotland manager dominated World Cup coverage as the team prepares to head home after what the article calls another “no show” at a major finals. The decision came on Saturday night, with Clarke stepping down despite having four years remaining on a newly signed contract that had been secured before the tournament. The piece notes that a financial severance arrangement with chief executive Ian Maxwell and president Mike Mulraney remains unclear, but suggests an early exit strategy may have been agreed in advance. It argues Clarke’s departure feels too raw and too soon, and also describes his final weeks in America as emotionally unsettled and sometimes sharp. Clarke is credited with qualifying Scotland for major events on three of four campaigns, building a squad around experience and selecting a core group of reliable players. The article frames his tenure as an achievement while questioning the timing and manner of the abrupt exit.