Disaster Index: 3.1 Entry: The Easy Decision Cause: Departing head coach describes standing down after group-stage elimination as an easy decision, having apparently planned for it. Category: Administrative Evidence: Steve Clarke confirmed his resignation following Scotland's failure to advance from the group stage. He characterised the decision as easy. He had, by his account, always known the condition under which he would leave. The condition was met. Historical precedent: Scottish football has not previously had cause to file a managerial exit described, by the manager, as easy. The word sits in the record. Affected parties: Scottish Football Association; successor appointment process; a support that has now outlasted Clarke's tenure at two major tournaments. Immediate outlook: The vacancy is open. The planning horizon shifts from qualifying to appointment. Administrative optimism will proceed in due course.