SOCIAL media is not a platform for niceness, kindness or sensible debate – so a perfect place then to discuss Scotland’s latest international football embarrassment.

A 3-0 defeat, going on six, to Kazakhstan shouldn’t anger or disappointment because, well, it’s us

And yet we Scots are some race for ignoring reality in favour of blind hope, then reverting back to reality.

Here is an example, and these are the ones without sweary words, of what is being said about, and let’s not kid ourselves, a disappointing night all round.

Former Scotland international Billy Dodds: “Every part of Kazakhstan's game tonight has been tremendous, Scotland the complete opposite. They don't even look as if they know their jobs. Same old, same old, I'm afraid.”

Wembley hero Don Hutchison: “Well this is an absolute embarrassment!!! 3-0 down to Kazakhstan!!!!! Jesaz wept!!!!

Kilmarnock captain Gary Dicker, referencing the exclusion of team-mate Stephen O’Donnell: “Should have played the boys who are used to playing on the pitch.”

Living legend Willie Miller: Scotland's lack of experience at the back has been shown up. Graeme Shinnie has played left-back on so many occasions, but you can't have that amnesia he had for both goals. Kazakhstan have outplayed us all over the park."

Ex-Scotland player Simon Donnelly: "Anyone else taking a beamer?"

Comedian Ray Bradshaw: “Mad that Kazakhstan have pumped Scotland all because no-one in the SFA could find Andy Robertson some bongela.”

Fan Colin Smith: “I've been supporting Scotland all my life. But 3-0 down to Kazakhstan with 12 minutes to go ... I can't think of worse than that. And I can recall some absolute stinkers. I have no idea how to explain it, but the performance has been utterly ineffectual.”

Journalist and professional Dundonian Jim Spence: Has the book been opened yet on the new Scotland manager?"

On Twitter, supporter Anthony: “Scotland getting cheered every time they make a pass by the Kazakhstan fans has got to be the worst thing in 2019, if you don’t laugh you’ll greet.”

Donald Reid: “This is a disgrace @ScottishFA. This is your fault. It is not Alex McLeish’s fault - he is incompetent but you gave him a job. He needs to be gone immediately but you are an outdated, corrupt and incompetent organisation and have failed Scottish football fans again.”

Our very own Nick Rodger: "Kazakh fact part 654: Kazakhs believe that whistling a song inside a building will make you poor for the rest of your life.

"Bloomin' heck. The entire Scotland team must have whistled a ruddy concerto in the dressing room judging by the poverty of this performance."