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The Sun
11-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Rangers legend Ally McCoist left unimpressed live on air by Celtic title query as he blasts ‘he's trying to wind me up'
ALLY McCOIST returned to his radio show after a five-week absence this morning. But barely a couple of hours into his big return, the Rangers icon was left less than impressed! 4 4 4 4 After a busy year of broadcasting and a gruelling charity cycle, McCoist has enjoyed an extended summer holiday. But that came to an end at the weekend as he returned to the commentary booth on TNT Sports for Sunday's live coverage of the Community Shield clash between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Wembley. And this morning, he was back on the talkSPORT Breakfast show, sitting in the main host's chair in the absence of regular sparring partner Jeff Stelling. He was joined by Arsenal hero Ray Parlour. As the main presenter, that meant that the responsibility fell on McCoist to read the links into commercial breaks and to kick-start each segment. And it's fair to say one of those links into a break left McCoist less than impressed! Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw by Dundee on Saturday, meaning they've failed to win any of their first two league matches under Russell Martin. Celtic, meanwhile, made it six points from six after beating Aberdeen 2-0 on Sunday. And those results were the central focus of McCoist's link into a break - and the way it was scripted left the Rangers legend feeling like he was being stitched-up! Reading off of his script, McCoist began reading: "Celtic continued their perfect start to the Scottish Premiership season...." Ally McCoist is in cycling crash as he rides 555 miles across Ireland to raise money for the My Name's Doddie Foundation He then paused, taking issue with the script, exclaiming: "They've won two games, man! What's going on? Perfect start?" Pointing towards someone in the production area, McCoist said: "He's trying to wind me up in there!" Continuing with the script, he continued: "Eh, winning 2-0 at Aberdeen, who themselves now sit rock bottom. "Russell Martin, meanwhile, made unwanted history at Rangers as they failed to win in their opening two league games for the first time sincce 1989 - which I was probably responsible for - drawing 1-1 at home with Dundee." The script ended with the question: "Is the title race already over?" Aghast, McCoist blasted: "Give it a break lads, come on!" In a link about 20 minutes later, McCoist revealed Neil Lennon was coming on the show and this script said "we'll be asking Lennon if the Scottish title race is already over!" Looking over to the production area once more, McCoist insisted: "I'm not biting!"
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Arsenal legend reveals his dream team for next season
Liverpool are closing in on their 19th league title, with Arsenal again falling just short in their quest for a first Premier League trophy since 2004. Former midfielder Ray Parlour was part of the last Gunners side that achieved that feat 21 years ago. But despite more than two decades passing since that moment, Parlour believes his former side are on the verge of Premier League glory - if they can bring a proven striker to the club in the next transfer window. And there's one player he says Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's new sporting director Andrea Berta should go all out to sign. 'I believe Arsenal will look to strengthen in attack and sign a top striker in the summer,' Parlour says. 'With the new sporting director confirmed in Andrea Berta, his main task will be to secure the signing of a number 9. 'I believe Alexander Isak fits well into Arsenal's style, and with his movement and understanding of the game, he would be a big asset to Arsenal. He runs in behind, scores all types of goals and is proven in the Premier League. 'It's a shame Arsenal weren't able to recruit in January, but that's gone now, and this summer, I'm very confident Arsenal will get the striker they want and then give the Premier League a real go next season. 'I believe they didn't go big in the January window because they wanted to get the new sporting director in place.' Sweden star Isak has netted 20 goals for Newcastle this season, placing him one behind Erling Haaland and seven behind Mohamed Salah in the Premier League goalscoring charts. The 25-year-old is currently 60/1 with NetBet to finish the season as the Premier League's top scorer. Parlour, who made almost 500 appearances for the North London club, winning four FA Cups and three league titles, has also backed a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. 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Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 Arsenal celebrate Ray Parlour on hia 52nd birthday
Arsenal have paid tribute to former midfielder Ray Parlour on his 52nd birthday. Parlour rose through the Gunners' youth ranks before making his senior debut in 1991. The all-action midfielder went on to make nearly 500 appearances for the North London club in all competitions and won three Premier League titles and four FA Cups. Also known as the 'Romford Pele', Parlour became an Arsenal cult hero throughout the 1990s and 2000s before leaving the club in 2004. To celebrate Parlour's 52nd birthday, the Gunners shared one of Parlour's many great moments when he scored a sensational opener against Chelsea in the 2001/02 FA Cup final. A true Arsenal legend turns 52 today ❤️It's only, Ray Parlour! — Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 7, 2025 It was a trademark Parlour finish, showcasing why he was one of Arsenal's modern greats. 📸 ADRIAN DENNIS
