Steve Clarke leaves his role as Scotland manager after a seven-year tenure. Multiple reports assess his time as successful in stabilising Scotland’s national team and improving their performance and competitiveness. They describe his reign as a departure from a period of “wilderness,” with Scotland moving to a stronger position under his leadership. However, outlets also note that Clarke does not deliver the specific breakthrough of reaching major knockout-stage football in major championships. The coverage frames his exit as a point of reflection: while Scotland’s progress during his tenure is acknowledged, the failure to achieve the more demanding results expected from tournament qualification and knockout advancement creates mixed conclusions about the overall outcome. One outlet characterises the departure as bringing a “sense of relief,” highlighting the expectations around further success that were not fully met. Overall, the reports present Clarke’s legacy as one of improvement and turnaround, alongside an unresolved question about whether Scotland could ultimately achieve the headline-level tournament achievements that remained out of reach.