From the touchlines: Woe for Hadden

Matters surely can't get much worse for Scotland. A trio of Six Nations thumpings leave Frank Hadden's men in line for a second successive wooden spoon. And now they've had to contend with a drugs scandal.

Well, it was a scandal for a few hours. After the initial shock of seeing Scott Macleod's name alongside the words "failed drugs test", the reality of events was soon revealed and Macleod escaped punishment for his asthma medication oversight. But it's a scenario Scotland (and the player) could have done without.

Dissatisfaction with Hadden's leadership of Scotland is beginning to turn ugly. Phone-ins and blogs have called for his removal (even Matt Williams didn't win two wooden spoons on the trot) and Andy Robinson continues to lurk in the background. Another failure against a rejuvenated England side a week on Saturday will increase the doubters.

But what would Robinson or anyone do with the current Scotland backs, who make England's look as dazzling and creative as the most stylish of French sides. Scotland dominated Ireland up front and dominated possession, yet they did nothing with it. Only crabs move sideways with more eagerness.

Do you think time is up for Frank Hadden? Is this the worst ever Scotland side? Should Macleod have been banned? We want to hear your views...

Comments

[eric]

Yes Frank should go. Barnes the Edin. Accies coach was once quoted as saying Frank wouldn't know a rugby player if he jumped up and hit him on the head with a banjo.