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Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not qualify for the knock-out stages.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from BBC says: Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not qualify for the knock-out stages.

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  • Primary source: BBC
  • Published: Jun 29, 2026, 9:25 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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  1. Source published: Jun 29, 2026, 9:25 AM UTC
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