It's been an international break Scotland will want to forget in a hurry after World Cup heartbreak and that dismal drubbing in Dublin.
But as far as consolations go, going yaldi in Yerevan while the neighbours down the road got mauled at Molineux wasn’t bad as far as the Hotline was concerned.
Dave Connolly had his spirits lifted by Scotland’s 4-1 win over Armenia, saying: “It’s been a frankly rotten couple of weeks to be a Scotland fan but that win over Armenia coupled with England getting spanked 4-0 at home by Hungary was just what I needed to cheer me up. Mon the mighty Magyars!”
Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, added: “What a night to be a Scotland fan!
“Firstly Scotland winning convincingly, England getting destroyed 4-0 at home by Hungary!
“The only problem I have was with Armenia’s goal was the clear foul that happened prior to the goal and my concern is the selective VAR interpretation.
“VAR is meant to create the correct outcome but for some reason the video ref didn't get involved when a goal was scored from a clear foul.”
Neil Renton, Edinburgh, added: “It’s a pity Scotland didn’t make the World Cup. With Gareth Southgate in charge of England, even we’d be able to beat them!"
Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, emailed in to take issue with UEFA’s Nations League schedule: “In fairness to both Scotland and England, there's simply far too many games now to allow for quality football.
“Both England and Scotland have suffered drubbings this week as the players must be dead on their feet. Most should surely not return to playing until September at the earliest.”
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has had to face down his critics this month.
But Kevin Lord, Drylaw, says the Tartan Army must keep the faith with their under-pressure boss.
“Regardless of the results in the Nations League - which no one wants, just look at how France, England, Germany and Italy have done the last couple of weeks.
"Steve Clarke should continue his building of an already good, if albeit emotionally and physically knackered, squad. The players, and as importantly, non-armchair fans trust him.”
Gordon Ashley, Ayr, added: “It’s no coincidence that the Scotland fans who have the knives out for Steve Clarke are mostly the ones who support England when we play them.
“I will take getting beaten in the play-offs and a qualification before going out in fourth place, five games before the end of the group every time. These people are jokers.”
Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “I’ll never understand how Grant Hanley gets to wear a Scotland shirt. Once again he was awful against Armenia and milk turns quicker than him. But he wasn’t the only poor defender. We would have struggled had they not had a man sent off.”
