elationship and I don’t have any doubt Craig will, too.” Green had previously spoken of giving McCoist a £10 million budget for next season, and the manager is convinced that his squad needs serious strengthening as they prepare for life in the Second Division. But, while he would be extremely happy to be given that size of budget, he appears prepared to recognise that a more modest sum may be on offer now that Mather is in charge. “I would settle for it,” he said of the £10m sum. “Am I hopeful? That is not a word that springs to mind, but I would be delighted if that was the case. These things will be for next week.