Clarke the epitome of calm and composure as Scottish hype rises

Never too high, never too low, the manager is intent on guiding his side the best way he sees fit. It looks to be working

Steady at the wheel: Scotland manager Steve Clarke during a training session at Oriam, Edinburgh. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Nestled in the woods on the outskirts of Edinburgh resides Scotland’s haven from the hype the national team is beginning to attract.

The Hampden roar that engulfed their win over Ukraine on Wednesday will abound once again, necessitating the reversion to normality in between.