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Ally McCoist

Robby McCrorie has been handed a chance to stake his claim for the No 1 spot at Rangers.

McCrorie: felt inside me that it just had to happen at Rangers

Ally McCoist and Chris Sutton have picked a combined Celtic and Rangers XI.

Sutton and McCoist pick combined Old Firm team - with only two from Celtic

Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after scoring Celtic's second during the 3-2 win over Rangers on April 8. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic's Kyogo can surpass McCoist and Larsson with near 30-year derby first

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi has been compared to Erling Haaland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers legend compares Celtic ace with Haaland - but skirts Morelos question

Referee Nick Walsh shows Callum McGregor a red card during a Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Park, on May 02, 2021.

Old Firm red cards: Rangers and Celtic on long run - and reasons why

Rangers legend Ally McCoist told Kenny Miller that he felt 'threatened' covering the Old Firm match at Celtic Park in September. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist felt 'threatened' at Celtic Park with abuse 'worse than ever'

Rodri was very critical of Scotland after Spain were humbled at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist's brilliant 29-word response to Spain's Rodri after Scotland claim

Callum McSorley

Book review: Squeaky Clean, by Callum McSorley

VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Don't mention the VAR? Scottish football in uproar over controversial decisions

Memories of Walter Smith and  their stint together overseeing Scotland proved vivid for Ally McCoist at Hampden as he  promoted Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. Viaplay is available to stream from viaplay.com or via your TV provider on Sky, Virgin TV and Amazon Prime as an add-on subscription. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

McCoist remembers Smith and how his Scotland spirit has returned

Ally McCoist has been left unimpressed by the behaviour of certain supporters.

'Bampots haven't helped' Celtic-Rangers fan decision, claims Ibrox legend

Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist was promoting Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist urges Scottish football to ditch VAR - 'I've changed my mind'

Ally McCoist won the British Sports Journalism Pundit of the Year award in London on Monday evening. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

What Ally McCoist said to mock Roy Keane after scooping Pundit of the Year

Rangers players celebrate winning the 1996 Scottish Cup.

Ally McCoist reveals Rangers team-mate who played cup final after two beers

Ange Postecoglou takes Celtic training ahead of hosting Aberdeen on Saturday.  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Postecoglou on Celtic crowd numbers and McCoist's offer to drive him to Leeds

(L-R) Hamish Watson, John Berkeley and Jamie Ritchie arrive at Melrose Parish Church for Doddie Weir's memorial service. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images

'Whenever I think of him I smile': Rugby stars out in force to honour Doddie

Ally McCoist will commentate the World Cup final for ITV. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist: Viewers get boost as Rangers legend to commentate World Cup final

Michael Beale has returned to Ibrox as manager. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers legend McCoist explains what is 'vital' for Beale to be a success

Former Rangers coach Michael Beale (right) spent three years working under Steven Gerrard and is now tipped to return as manager. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist reveals Rangers manager he would prefer over Michael Beale

Michael Beale is the favourite to become the next manager of Rangers. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

'I'm really not sure' - McCoist reveals his Beale to Rangers concerns

Rangers legend and football pundit Ally McCoist can be always be relied on to come up with a memorable quote.

13 funny and interesting Ally McCoist quotes

Former Rangers and Scotland striker Ally McCoist on BT television punditry duty

Ally McCoist helps oncologist win £82k on The Wheel with this question

Rangers winger Ryan Kent looks dejected after the 3-1 defeat to Ajax at Ibrox that sealed the worst record in Champions League history. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

McCoist slams Rangers recruitment and UCL stat he found 'difficult to accept'

Rangers were booed against Livingston. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers legend in 'time to act' message as he admits Napoli fear

Antonio Colak (R) replaces Alfredo Morelos during Rangers' 2-0 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield last week (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

McCoist weighs in on Rangers striking dilemma and admits one just has edge

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst attempts to spur his players from the touchline during the 4-0 defeat at Ajax. (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Rangers guilty of something 'that can never happen' after successive 4-0 losses

Rangers were swept aside by Ajax in Amsterdam. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Ally McCoist issues real concerns over Rangers loss to Ajax

Scotland star Billy Gilmour is reportedly set to depart Chelsea on loan before the end of the transfer window. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ally McCoist 'excited' by Billy Gilmour loan move as Chelsea exit looms

Former Scotland and Rangers striker Ally McCoist was on punditry duties. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers return touted for departed star with 'height and presence'

Former Rangers transfer target Joey Veerman, pictured arriving in Scotland yesterday, is in good goalscoring form for PSV.

Rangers legend worried about PSV and fears old flame could haunt them

Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Steve  Welsh/Getty Images)

Why Rangers need games between UCL ties rather than following PSV move plans

Rangers legend Ally McCoist says Scottish football must do more to help clubs in Europe. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

McCoist demands help for Rangers as he brands Scottish football a 'shambles'

James Tavernier and Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst celebrate after the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round win over Royale Union Saint-Gilloise at Ibrox. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Rangers player makes McCoist 'a happy Scotsman' but legend praises duo

Ryan Kent is the "one player" who will give Rangers something different. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers legend pinpoints 19-goal ace who gives team 'something different'

Kris Boyd believes Rangers sorely missed Alfredo Morelos in Champions League qualifier loss. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers 'pale shadow' in Euro loss as McCoist slams 'mental' decision

Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos are into the final year of their contracts. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers contract situation with trio under the microscope by club legend

John McGinn is challenged by Oleksandr Zinchenko during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Hampden Park on June 01, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Zinchenko earns praise from ex-Ibrox bosses

John Souttar blocks a shot from Joe Aribo during the Scottish Cup final between Hearts and Rangers at Hampden. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

McCoist says Souttar has shown he is ready-made for Rangers

Rangers fans depart Seville's Santa Justa Train Station following the UEFA Europa League Final (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire).

Rangers lost in Seville but supporter behaviour was a victory for Ibrox club

Rangers defender Calvin Bassey holds off Eintracht Frankfurt's Ansgar Knauff during the Europa League final at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Rangers warned over suitors for Bassey - 'last thing you want to do is lose him'

Rangers' Aaron Ramsey (16) walks back dejected after missing his penalty kick against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Rangers had one hand on trophy - Seville continues to be a cruel city

Rangers supporters in Alameda de Hercules ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Van Bronckhorst and Graham speak on Rangers fans and behaviour in Seville

Rangers legend Ally McCoist is prepared to go to any lengths to secure a Europa League final ticket. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers legend makes Europa League final ticket plea - 'I'm trying everybody'

Ally McCoist celebrated Rangers' win over RB Leipzig with a dance in front of the BT Sport cameras. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

McCoist admits on-camera 'moment of madness' after RB Leipzig win

Former Rangers striker Ally McCoist was emotional after full-time as the Ibrox side defeated RB Leipzig to reach the Europa League final. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist gets emotional over Rangers' Europa League heroics

Ally McCoist has been assessing Rangers' chances of following Celtic's 2003 side into a European final in Seville. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

McCoist cracks Celtic Seville joke as he rates Rangers v West Ham final chances

Former Rangers striker Ally McCoist insists Celtic can still be overhauled in the race for the Scottish title. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Celtic 'biggest collapse of all time' wish as Rangers icon makes title statement

Celtic's Tom Rogic impressed in the win over Rangers.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

The Celtic difference maker revealed with 'masterful' tribute

Referee Willie Collum during the cinch Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Pundits agree Willie Collum made right call on Rangers' penalty claim

Billy Gilmour of Scotland has a bright future ahead says Ally McCoist, despite struggles this season at Norwich. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

McCoist: Gilmour is synonymous with where Scotland are just now

Robbie Keane is a veteran of Soccer Aid and has played for LA Galaxy, Inter Milan and Liverpool - but won't be part of Rangers' Legends weekend. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Celtic star and World Cup winner to miss Rangers Legends event

Ally McCoist has revealed he won't be able to play in the Rangers Legends event at Ibrox this weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist reveals why he won't play in Rangers Legends event

Former Rangers players Ally McCoist (pictured) and Alan Hutton are looking forward to a glamour tie in the next round of the Europa League. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

McCoist: Bring on Barcelona - or Braga

Rangers captain James Tavernier celebrates his 12th European goal for the Ibrox club after opening the scoring in the 3-0 win over Red Star Belgrade last Thursday. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Tavernier on verge of European milestone for Rangers

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 10: Rangers' goalkeeper Allan McGregor saves a penalty Red Star's Aleksandar Katai during a UEFA Europa League match between Rangers and Red Star Belgrade at Ibrox Stadium, on March 10, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

McCoist says age is not an issue for 'fantastic' McGregor

Luka Modric was once a target for Rangers. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Rangers, Modric and the 7-figure fee which prevented 'outrageous' coup

The Scotsman Top Stories

A screenshot from one of the Red Ice videos uploaded to BitChute, in which white nationalist broadcadter Lana Lokteff describes Humza Yousaf and his family as "enjoying the fruits of a white society." Picture: BitChute

Police launch investigation into racist abuse and threats aimed at Humza Yousaf

Recycling schemes in other countries are not driven by a political desire to do things differently to England (Picture: Jonathan Pow/PA)

Deposit return scheme's fate is another fine mess, not a constitutional outrage

Analysis of the Scottish Government's consultation on the proposed Land Reform Bill have been released (Katharine Hay/The Scotsman)

Land Reform consultation highlights little trust in Scottish Government

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