ian1964 10,409 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 McCoist said he was "unlucky" with the timing of his stint as boss but doesn't regret taking job. Ally McCoist says he has "no regrets" over his time as Rangers manager and is enjoying watching the team progress under Mark Warburton. McCoist was in charge at the Ibrox club during their financial collapse as well as the team's spell in the lower leagues, resigning in 2014 with the side sitting in second place in the Championship. An iconic former player, he said that his long association with the club was something he valued, though he felt the timing of his stint as manager was unfortunate. "I don't have regrets, no," he said. "I think circumstances would indicate that I was probably unlucky in the timing of the managerial job but listen, you can't have everything. "I was very fortunate to play at the club I supported for 15 years, then be assistant manager and then be manager. "I think it would be wrong of me to start complaining but if anything it was probably just the timing I was a little bit unlucky with. "I'm delighted to have been there." Rangers won promotion to the top flight and reached the Scottish Cup final last season under Mark Warburton but McCoist says there is no envy in looking on, insisting he is enjoying the team's progress as a fan. "I don't look at that with pangs of regret, I look at it with 100% pleasure," he said. "The football club and the supporters deserve that and it's what's required. "We didn't have it in our time but in many ways we probably could say we won the biggest fight and battle, that is to continue playing as a club and continue the unity of the club. "I don't look at all with envy. The board who are looking after the club, if anything I look at that with absolute pleasure because I know what Rangers needs is a solid board, an intelligent board and a board that cares about the supporters." Looking ahead to this weekend's league match between Celtic and Rangers, he pointed out that although the hosts were considered the stronger team, his former side had upset the odds recently. "I'm really looking forward to it," he said. "I certainly enjoyed the last one, the cup semi-final. "I thought that was a good advert for Scottish football and I don't see this one being any different. "In many ways I think it's very similar. I think Celtic will go into the game strong favourites but they went into the last game strong favourites and didn't win so I'm really looking forward to it." "Joey Barton is not an idiot" One of the talking points ahead of Saturday's match has been Joey Barton's temperament and how the Englishman will perform following some high-profile comments about Celtic following his arrival this summer. Asked how important it would be for players to keep their emotions in check, McCoist stressed the need to keep a level head. "It's the one thing that hasn't changed over 100-odd years," he said. "It's important that you do keep your emotions in check, concentrate and keep the maximum amount of players on the park. It is easy to get carried away in the whole emotion of it. "The one thing is that the supporters build up an atmosphere which can sometimes go over the top but I'm very hopeful about level-headed players who know what's expected of them and I hope they can perform and put on a good show for everybody." Asked specifically about Barton, he said: "I don't [think he will struggle]. "Joey's news and he's given people plenty to talk about and some headlines, which is what we expected but the one thing Joey Barton is not is an idiot. Far from it. "I think he knows what'll be expected from him. "Everybody's talking about the personal battle between him and Scott Brown. They're both very good professionals and I've no doubt they'll have a healthy respect for each other and I just hope they go about their business in the right manner." http://stv.tv/sport/football/1366272-ally-mccoist-i-have-no-regrets-over-time-as-rangers-manager/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Dear oh dear. Where to start 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,473 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Not recognising that high ball after high ball was not the answer has nothing to do with luck 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,409 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Actually, Edith Piaf might have made a better fist of it........... Edited September 7, 2016 by Uilleam 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooponthewing 1,139 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I don't know what to make of that article?? Was he drunk while being interviewed?? His style of football was just awful. What's that got to do with "timing"?? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,231 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 He has no regrets but many players will have,best remembered for his time as a striker. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg_Mcnoleg 50 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I don't think he's saying he didn't wish things hadn't gone better. I think he's saying he was pleased to have been involved with the club that he cares about. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Why should you have regrets Ally ? You were paid very handsomely, even while sitting in your house watching the grass grow. I most certainly have regrets about your time as manager. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,254 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 And at no time Ally did you not stop and think that maybe the job was beyond your abilities and it would better if you stood aside for someone else ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 5,829 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Actually, Edith Piaf might have made a better fist of it........... The Rangers News was always telling us that Ally was, 'some chanter' when karaoke beckoned. Maybe Ally should seriously explore becoming a chanteur of chanson? A duet with the little sparrow is a must. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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