We Can Boogie
Steve Clarke’s Scotland Football Revival
Twenty-three long years, 276 tortous months, 1,196 despairing weeks – it's a long time in the wilderness . . .
After a string of household names failed to deliver, the Tartan Army's foot soldiers finally found a leader who could turn their fortunes round. On his appointment in 2019, former Chelsea stalwart Steve Clarke faced an enormous challenge – but under him nothing feels beyond Scotland's grasp. With the experience of Euro 2020 under his belt and time spent moulding a team capable of going toe to toe with the world's finest, Euro 2024 represents another major milestone.
This book looks behind the scenes of Scotland's remarkable rise and tells the story of the man who has led the revival and how he has transformed the squad. Former teammates and coaching colleagues lend their voices alongside an all-star cast of past and present Hampden favourites in a tale of triumph and hope.
Scott Burns is a national sports writer with Reach plc and has been a reporter with the Scottish Daily Express and Daily Star for more than two decades. He has gone from a fan on the terrace to living the dream of being paid to watch Scottish football. The unquestionable highlight was finally getting to cover Scotland at a major tournament, Euro 2020. Scott has also been a fully paid-up and long-suffering member of the Scotland Supporters Club for the last 29 years. He has written a number of books on the game, including the acclaimed It’s Not All About the Old Firm.
