Ally McCoist delivers Rangers title wish as Ibrox legend makes candid admission about management comeback
The Ibrox legend reflects on last season's title drama and explains what he misses most about life in the dugout
Ally McCoist is hoping for another dramatic Scottish Premiership title race this season – but the Rangers legend has made no secret of his desire for a different outcome.
The legendary former Ibrox striker was reflecting on last season's thrilling championship battle when he admitted he would happily take another campaign full of twists and turns, provided it ended differently.
Speaking during a surprise visit to young footballers at Largs Colts FC, McCoist also opened up about the possibility of returning to management one day. The visit formed part of M&S Food's Eat Well, Play Well Grassroots campaign, with McCoist joining the youngsters to prepare a healthy meal before heading out to the training pitch.
The Premiership produced another gripping title race last term, with the battle for the trophy going down to the wire between Celtic and hearts. While McCoist is an admirer of the excitement the league provides, there is little doubt which outcome he would prefer to see.
“It wasn't half exciting. It really was exciting,” he said. “I would settle for the same excitement with a slightly different ending.”
McCoist reveals what he misses most about management
McCoist addressed whether he could ever be tempted to return to the dugout after previously managing his beloved Rangers as well as playing an important role of Walter Smith’s coaching staff with Scotland.
The 63-year-old admitted that a comeback has not been something occupying his thoughts, insisting he is thoroughly enjoying his current broadcasting career. However, spending time with the youngsters at Largs Colts brought back one particular aspect of management that he still misses.
“I haven't really thought of stepping back into management. I enjoy what I'm doing now at the moment,” he explained. “That said, when you come down and see the kids, whether it's kids at any level playing football, and you're at the side of the pitch, that's what I miss more than anything.
“But I'm very, very happy and lucky to be doing what I'm doing at the moment.”
*Ally McCoist was speaking as part of M&S Food’s Eat Well, Play Well Grassroots campaign during a surprise visit to Largs Colts FC, where he cooked with young players and commentated on their training session.