Kris Boyd labels Steve Clarke criticism an 'absolute disgrace' after he steps down as Scotland head coach

Kris Boyd has labelled criticism of Steve Clarke an "absolute disgrace" after he stepped down as Scotland head coach.

Clarke's resignation was announced after Scotland's World Cup exit was confirmed by Ghana's defeat to Croatia on Saturday night.

The World Cup appearance was Scotland's first since 1998 but defeats to Morocco and Brazil following a 1-0 win over Haiti left them outside the top-eight places in the third-place table.

Clarke, the first men's head coach to lead Scotland to three major finals, signed a new four-year contract before the tournament but departs having faced criticism for their performances.