Ally McCoist in stitches at Celtic thievery but Rangers icon wants rivals to know the truth about Simply The Best
The 62-year-old admitted he was impressed by the 2,000-plus travelling fans but made clear their trolling will be temporary
Impressed Ally McCoist has doffed his cap to the Celtic fans who roared 'Simply The Best' at Ibrox as the Rangers legend was teased over finding a new club anthem.
The 62-year-old admitted he was impressed by the 2,000-plus travelling fans who roared out the Tina Turner classic as they laid claim to the iconic Light Blue fan chant in the wake of securing a 13th title in 14 seasons.
Speaking on talkSPORT, McCoist said: "I think that's brilliant, I think that is hilarious. I don't have a problem with it at all, it's a brilliant wind-up, absolutely brilliant wind-up."
And host and Celtic fan Shebahn Aherne couldn't resist offering the Rangers hero to weigh up what song could potentially replace 'Simply The Best' if Celtic punters attempt to lay claim to it for keeps.
He added: "I like that, I don't mind, well, it's going to have to be 'Next Year', so that gets it. I am having the Foo Fighters, a wee bit of Dave Grohl."
But McCoist made clear he was happy to herald their city rivals but reckons only one team can lay claim to being the top dogs in Glasgow.
A pumped-up McCoist, said: "No, no, no, we're still 'Simply The Best', but I must admit, I didn't mind that, I thought it was quite amusing.
"If you want to celebrate a draw at our place, you can celebrate a draw at our place."
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