Scotland players may have claimed a share of the blame for their disastrous defeat in Wales but it is manager George Burley who is set to pay the price.

It is understood that the Scottish Football Association will meet this week to discuss his future as national team boss and are unlikely to grant a stay of execution this time.

Burley was given a vote of confidence in the wake of his failure to steer the Scots to a play-off place for next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa after convincing his employers he was the still the right man to preside over their next campaign.

But, just two months later, Saturday's 3-0 reverse in Cardiff looks set to spell the end of what has proved to be a difficult reign since his appointment in January 2008.

Scotland were three goals behind within the opening 35 minutes and furious travelling supporters spent most of the second half venting their anger at Burley and demanding his removal from the job.

They may now get their wish when the SFA board convenes in the coming days, despite claims from players after the game that they - and not just the manager - should be held responsible for the latest disappointment which leaves Burley with just three wins in 14 matches.

"The manager is the boss and he is the one who is going to get the stick but it's everybody," said Steven Naismith.

"He's not the one who goes out on the park and wins the games - that's the strikers. And he's not the one who goes out on the park and defends - that's the defenders.

"Basically, everybody who played has to have a hard look at themselves."

His views were shared by captain Darren Fletcher, who has always been vocal in his backing of Burley.

"There was a lot of talk about the manager and you could hear the fans and they are rightly disappointed," said the Manchester United midfielder.

"They expect better and deserve better. The players have let the manager down.

"It wasn't a good enough performance from everyone. Nobody can really take anything from the game. It's disappointing all around, letting down the manager again."

Burley repeatedly dodged questions about his future in his post-match press conference before eventually conceding it would not be his decision whether he remains in charge for the next game, a friendly against the Czech Republic in March.

However, it now looks highly likely that any uncertainty over his position will come to an end within days - along with Burley's contract at the SFA.