56 Quotes by Steve Clarke

We had a black and white telly in the corner of the room that had three channels. There was nothing to keep you around the house. It was a different time.

At times, you have to maybe speak out of turn or say a little bit too much which upsets a few people.

I want to make the Tartan Army happy and qualify for a major tournament. That's the goal.

My father was my No.1 influence, long before him actually being involved with my youth team.

I think I worked out in my head it's something like 75 training sessions before you've got them pretty well drilled. You're not going to get that in international football so you're relying on their intelligence and the ability of the players to slot in.

It is my job to work with the players we have and try to improve them as a team and move the country forward.

I don't shout from the rooftops or blow my own trumpet. But I take a lot of satisfaction from the players and staff at clubs who recognise what I've done.

If you are playing at home to Cyprus you have to be on the front foot. You have to get the crowd onside, get at them, create chances and keep the back door closed so you don't lose any silly goals when you are on top in a game.

I will miss the day to day stuff because I love coaching. I love being out on the pitch.