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The Scotland manager was left frustrated and annoyed by the decision

Clarke wants answers over non-award of penalty to Scots

Steve Clarke demanded answers on a crucial penalty incident after Scotland's Euro 2024 ended with a 1-0 defeat to Hungary.

Soccer • 24 Jun 24

Scotland have thrived under Steve Clarke as they prepare to go to their second European Championship on the trot full of confidence

Clarke's Scotland a template for next Ireland manager

Scotland's approach under Steve Clarke would be a suitable template for the next Republic of Ireland management team to follow, according to Keith Treacy and Graham Gartland.

Soccer • 12 Feb 24

Steve Clarke will lead Scotland for the second time at a European Championship when they head to Germany next summer

Steve Clarke vows not to underestimate Germany

Scotland boss Steve Clarke is reading nothing into Germany's struggles heading into Euro 2024, warning the tournament hosts are "always on it" when it comes to major finals.

Soccer • 03 Dec 23

Clarke full of praise for Scots' ruthless mentality

Steve Clarke watched Scotland take a step closer to Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win over Cyprus but claimed the best part of the night was a late Ryan Porteous block to keep a clean sheet.

Soccer • 08 Sep 23

"I am proud that my coaching team and I will continue to lead the team through the next two qualifying campaigns"

Steve Clarke to remain as Scotland manager until 2026

Steve Clarke revealed his desire to keep the Tartan Army "engaged and entertained" after agreeing a new deal to remain in charge of Scotland until 2026.

Soccer • 24 Mar 23

James McClean edging closer to his 100th cap for Ireland

Battle of the brains can decide Scotland sequel

Building belief, creating confidence, it's amazing what a convincing win can do for an emerging team; securing a 3-0 competitive victory is good for the soul of an international side.

Soccer • 24 Sep 22

Stephen Kenny speaks with the squad ahead of training at the historic Hampden Park stadium

Kenny not relying on Aviva victory blueprint

Stephen Kenny is not looking at Ireland's 3-0 victory over Scotland as the blueprint for repeating the feat at Hampden Park on Saturday night.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Robby McCrorie has been called into the Scotland squad

Two weddings & a call-up for Scots ahead of Irish clash

Robby McCrorie has been drafted into the Scotland squad ahead of the Nations League game against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin as Zander Clark and Liam Cooper both drop out to marry their partners.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

Anthony Ralston celebrates his goal against Armenia

Scots eager to keep momentum going against Ireland

Anthony Ralston's first Scotland goal in his first start helped Steve Clarke's side to an opening Nations League campaign win over Armenia and he wants to take the feel-good factor to The Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Ireland face Ukraine, Scotland and Armenia

Ireland drawn with Ukraine, Scotland and Armenia

The Republic of Ireland will face Ukraine. Scotland and Armenia in next year's UEFA Nations League, after Thursday's draw in Nyon.

Soccer • 16 Dec 21

Scotland manager Steve Clarke (right) with Ryan Christie

Scotland will get better, promises Clarke

Steve Clarke believes Scotland's hard-fought 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Austria on Tuesday was another indication of his side's improvement.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

"It is just the way it is, different countries have different rules"

Scots hampered by Covid cases, injuries for Danish game

Scotland boss Steve Clarke was dealt another blow with the news that Kevin Nisbet and Stephen O'Donnell will miss the World Cup qualifier in Denmark on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Clarke is keen to reach another major tournament

Steve Clarke extends Scotland stay until 2024

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has signed a contract extension that takes him through to the end of the Euro 2024 campaign.

Soccer • 24 Aug 21

Scotland exited Euro 2020 at the group phase after a 3-1 loss to Croatia at Hampden Park

Steve Clarke vows Scotland will bounce back after exit

Kieran Tierney took his hat off to classy Croatia as his admitted Luka Modric and co were too good for Scotland.

Euro 2020 • 22 Jun 21

Steve Clarke was delighted with Billy Gilmour's performance against England

Clarke: Starting Gilmour against England wasn't a risk

Steve Clarke insisted there was no risk starting Billy Gilmour for the first time after the Chelsea midfielder starred in Scotland's goalless draw against England.

Euro 2020 • 19 Jun 21

David Marshall was beaten from all of 50 yards out

Dalglish doesn't expect England to wind up Marshall

Kenny Dalglish does not expect to see a return of old jokes about Scottish goalkeepers after David Marshall's Hampden blunder.

Euro 2020 • 18 Jun 21

Steve Clarke is backing his players to handle the occasion

Clarke: Scotland's big-game players can handle occasion

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is confident his big-game players can compensate for a lack of tournament experience.

Euro 2020 • 14 Jun 21

Steve Clarke has ended Scotland's major tournament exile

Clarke: Scotland deserve more respect

Steve Clarke aims to restore Scotland's reputation as giant killers during their return to the big stage.

Soccer • 11 Jun 21

Billy Gilmour is making inroads at Chelsea

Uncapped trio named in Scotland's Euro 2020 squad

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has opted to put his faith in youth after naming the uncapped trio of Billy Gilmour, Nathan Patterson and David Turnbull in his squad for this summer's European Championship.

Soccer • 19 May 21

Steve Clarke embraces penalty shootout hero David Marshall

Scotland boss Clarke happy to make the nation smile

Scotland boss Steve Clarke hopes his players have realised their goal of making a nation smile again after ending a long tortuous wait to qualify for a major tournament.

Soccer • 13 Nov 20

Steve Clarke: "All the boys deserve to be there."

Clarke defends giving Kilmarnock quartet Scotland calls

Steve Clarke insisted his Kilmarnock quartet fully deserved their place in his first Scotland squad after he handed first call-ups to Eamonn Brophy and Greg Taylor.

Soccer • 28 May 19

Steven Reid will link up with Steve Clarke once more

Steven Reid joins Scotland coaching staff

Former Republic of Ireland defender Steven Reid will join the coaching staff of Scotland under new manager Steve Clarke.

Soccer • 28 May 19

'I've seen the way he works, there will be no players calling off, because you won't be back'

Steve Clarke backed as man to sort out Scotland's woes

Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd has backed departing manager Steve Clarke to put uncommitted Scotland players in their place and lead the nation to a major tournament.

Soccer • 21 May 19

Clarke appointed new Scotland manager

Steve Clarke has been appointed as the new Scotland manager, the Scottish Football Association has announced.

Soccer • 20 May 19

Steve Clarke is currently in charge of Kilmarnock

Scotland job at 'some stage' would interest Clarke

Steve Clarke admits he has a desire to manage Scotland at "some stage" but refused to be drawn on the possibility of becoming the successor to Alex McLeish.

Soccer • 19 Apr 19