Since John McGinn’s goal secured three points in the opening game, Scotland have lost back-to-back matches against Morocco and Brazil.
The country’s prospect of qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams then plummeted from 42.9% to 0.07% on the eve of the last group games.
And, when the inevitable elimination was finally confirmed, there was a final twist as Steve Clarke resigned – a month after signing a new four-year deal.
From No Scotland No Party to No Scotland No Manager.
But, mercifully, the picture is not all doom and gloom.
Indeed Scotland’s return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence will be fondly remembered for the Tartan Army’s occupation of Boston and march on Miami.
