'Not a good look' - Clarke hits out at Celtic pitch invasion

The Scotland boss admits it wasn't a good look for Scottish football as home fans poured onto the Parkhead pitch as their side went 3-1 up in the title decider.

There were reports of altercations with Hearts players and referee Don Robertson was forced to end the game early.

Clarke says the players should not be put in that position at their place of work.

But he doesn't fear anything similar would happen with the Tartan Army.

He said: “The international scene is separate from the domestic scene. So the feel-good factor is around the international team.

“We feel good about ourselves and feel good about the last qualifying campaign. That finished on a fantastic emotional high here at Hampden, so we are good.

“The way the league season ended with the scenes on Saturday at Celtic Park was not good for Scottish  football. It’s a bad look that doesn’t do anybody any favours.

“It’s much better that people celebrate but stay where they are. People invading the pitch is not right because player safety is endangered. That’s not correct anywhere.

“There is no way anyone would come through that door and try to disrupt you guys doing your job. It’s just not correct.

“On the pitch is the players’ place  of work. People should not go on the field. It’s quite clear.”

Scotland's dramatic win over Denmark meant they qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and sparked bedlam in the stands, but no-one tried to run onto the pitch.

Clarke added: “Absolutely. That just shows  you can enjoy yourself without going out on the pitch. There is no need for people to be on the field. 

“The reputation of the Tartan Army  and the Scotland fans is well known worldwide. They will go away, and they will enjoy themselves.

“Even over the disappointment in  Germany, the Tartan Army were top  supporters. They made a lot of friends there, and I’m sure they will make more friends over in the States.”