Gordon Strachan '˜doesn't want to be Scotland boss any more'
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The ex-Celtic striker and pundit cited his former manager’s body language and some of the comments made by Strachan over the summer as the reason for his opinion.
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Hide AdThe Scotland boss is under pressure after the 1-1 draw with Lithuania on Saturday evening, a result which dented the nation’s hopes of qualifying for World Cup 2018 and finally ended the long wait for an appearance at a major international tournament.
Strachan made headlines last week when he cut down a BBC reporter, who wished to ask questions the “fans wanted answered”.
The 59-year-old also made some curious comments over the summer, questioning the ability of his players prior to a friendly double-header with Italy and France, as well as lamenting the lack of a world class superstar within the Scotland ranks.
Sutton feels all of this is being said by a man whose heart is no longer in it.
He told BBC Radio 5Live: “Gordon Strachan doesn’t want to be there any more as Scotland manager, in my opinion.
“I thought his comments in the summer were appalling. He said Scotland were a scared nation of scared footballers. I think the impact that would have had on the players at that time, they would have been totally disgruntled.
“I think he’s losing credibility with the fans. I don’t agree that a lot of fans are still on his side. Gordon Strachan talks about how Scotland don’t have a Gareth Bale or one of the big stars, but the fans look at Iceland or Northern Ireland and their performance, and think we want a piece of that.
“His attitude towards certain people in the last week, he’s been rude and cantankerous, and I just feel he doesn’t want to be there any more. He’s showing that in every interview with his body language.”
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