Ok then, we'll use qualification records instead.
By the end of the year, Steve Clarke could be 2nd only behind Craig Brown in games managed. He has already managed Scotland in more than double the number of games that McLeish did, so of course you'll have sticky spells.
McLeish also never played likes of England, France, Holland etc in friendlies. He also inherited a great side from Smith. Clarke inherited a car crash from McLeish.
Last night was utter dross, not one person would say otherwise. Players, management etc all take blame for that.