Coisty: 'We are in a big mess'

[Amac9 2,060]

HE'S looked at the figures and done all the sums.

Ally McCoist doesn't think Rangers will be in trouble if the Craig Whyte takeover falls through. He KNOWS it.

The Ibrox boss-in-waiting has had a long hard look at the club's financial mess.

And he's had to draft up TWO lists of potential signing targets.

One has star quality players he would love to sign if a new owner takes charge.

The other is bargain basement Bosmans other big clubs have tossed aside.

It's a scary situation facing a rookie boss - but McCoist insists it's the reality that can't be ignored.

He said: "It's correct to say it's difficult. I have one list here on my left and another on my right - and one is cheaper than the other.

"I can't move on either list right now and might miss out on players on both lists.

"That's the way it is - it's not an ideal situation but we know that and have to deal with it.

"If the wage bill has to get cut again I have another list.

"If things stay the same I will have to cut quite severely and that's horrendous.

"I'm attempting to say to the fans 'We're in trouble, BIG trouble'.

"If these cuts have to be made then you just have to look at the squad we'll be left with and work out how difficult it will be.

"We will always, always, always strive to be competitive - that's just the nature of our club.

"But it will be very difficult.

"I hate to say that because it might sound as if I'm making excuses before I'm in the job."

McCoist can only hope that the loyal Rangers fans who buy season tickets every year don't opt to keep their money in their pockets - or the situation might get even worse.

But he can understand if they are reluctant to part with their hard-earned cash.

McCoist added: "The fans want to know the product first.

"It's like buying tickets for a concert without knowing who you're going to watch - you just wouldn't do that, would you?

"I'm totally with the fans on where they are coming from on this. I've no doubt they will come out again, but I understand completely why they would like to know the manager's plans and where the club is going first.

"Of course I'd always encourage Rangers fans to support the club and season ticket holders are so important to us it's unbelievable.

"But I would urge them to stay with us.

"I don't think they do realise the extent of things.

"I don't want to sit here and scare them with this and that going to happen, I just want their continued support."

McCoist still hopes Whyte's long-running takeover will be completed by next week - by which time he'll be able to look at Plan A.

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That includes new contract offers to Steven Davis, Madjid Bougherra and Allan McGregor.

Ibrox No 1 McGregor in particular has been outstanding with Gers offering him a SIX-YEAR extension to his current deal.

And McCoist is desperate for him to stay, adding: "Allan can be anything he wants to be. It is entirely up to him.

"He can achieve all his footballing dreams here because there is no better place to be successful.

"There might be one or two bigger places, if you are talking Manchester United or clubs like that, but in terms of a place to be when things are going well, there is no better club in the world than here.

"What I am saying is 'Stay here and enjoy your football'.

"We've had top goalies like Chris Woods and Andy Goram. Those two boys were fantastic goalkeepers, but Allan is a fantastic goalkeeper as well, no doubt about it.

"That's the one thing I'd have to say, Rangers have been pretty lucky in the past 20-30 years with some really, really top goalkeepers. It's arguably one of the most important positions in the team. We have been lucky and certainly in my opinion Allan is up there with any we have had.

"He has great focus which is important for any goalkeeper, but especially at a top club.

"I think the one thing about Allan is that he is fantastically dedicated to his job when he goes out on that park and when he trains.

"He is a beast when it comes to training.

"He is one of these boys, a wee bit like Gascoigne, who I think is at home on the training ground and the football park."

As SunSport also revealed this week Vladimir Weiss is desperate to sign a new loan deal from Manchester City.

And McCoist admits: "Vlad is an obvious one because he enjoyed his time here.

"He did well, probably could have played a bit more.

"We are not in a position to spend money but we are in a position where if you have an advantage of having someone who has been here before, you know them and they know you, it would certainly be a plus."

Whatever happens off the park, McCoist plans to hold talks with skipper Davie Weir.

He added: "I haven't spoken to Davie yet but we'll definitely sit down and have a chat.

"I don't know what he'll do, but the most important person in all of this is Davie himself.

"He has to decide what he wants to do.

"The one thing is that Davie has earned his stripes and deserves a couple of weeks away to think about it.

"He might want to stay on, he might want to do coaching after sitting his UEFA badges. No one can grudge him his choice."

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At least he's being honest.

[KilwinningBluenose91 10]

So are they saying this deal might not be getting done lol

[Guest]

fuck knows how hes not trying to scare us with that I also think its a wee shove to whyte to get this deal done.

But thanks for being honest Ally and we will back you all the way

[King Jela 20,667]

Not really sure what to make of that. One minute I'm hearing we're offering McGregor a new bumper 6 year contract, . the next we're in a big mess.

Maybe mind games with Whyte or something ?

[DamienM855 413]

One positive thing we can take from this is that we know that if a takeover DOES happen, McCoist seems to be prepared to look at a few 'star quality players', and Weiss seems to be included in his plans.

Also, whats with saying we are in a big mess, and then - with regards to McGregor - saying that things are going well?

[KingKirk 25,814]

If this falls flat on its arse I will be felling it for coisty, The job will be impassable.

[AndyMc7 10]

We basically knew that but hearing it from someone from the club isnt good.

[Scott-RFC 308]

Get this fucking takeover done!

[minnbear 30]

So if it's true that our board is stalling the takeover, what does that tell us...

They are more worried about self preservation than our potential to compete on the park, or

They really do see something in Whyte that could do us more harm in the long term, even if his financial boost could help us at the present ?

Anybody want to guess ?

Also, was the 25 million offered up by some board members a myth, or could that still be on the table if Whyte walks ?

[ShaneRalfRoss 305]

this takeover must be longest ever takeover in histroy.

[Plamf 39]

Sounds brilliant.

In fairness Ally was recently saying he didn't even know if he had a contract at the club so take what he says with a pinch of salt.

[Ozblue 4,332]

We wanted honesty from the club,and now we have it!

I'd rather have the truth than this silence and rumours being the only thing we hear.

[maxiblue 18]

good to here the truth from someone at that level within the club,though i believe it has been a long time comming,hope this is the shape of things to come,the truth is easier to deal with than conjecture and rumor which have blighted this club and ourselves for far to long.WATP

[caseyjones 3,009]

I take it the ST sales ain't going too well, so it's time to roll out a legend with some grim tales of impending doom, including some confused talk about McGregor thrown in for good measure. Let's be realistic here, it matters not a jot who is in the hotseat next season, we won't be buying 'star quality players'.

For all his years working in the media, McCoist seems to struggle badly during interviews like this, where he can't take his natural jocular tone.

[caseyjones 3,009]

Forgot to add - to even consider keeping Weir on for another season, is fucking madness!

[minnbear 30]

I take it the ST sales ain't going too well, so it's time to roll out a legend with some grim tales of impending doom, including some confused talk about McGregor thrown in for good measure. Let's be realistic here, it matters not a jot who is in the hotseat next season, we won't be buying 'star quality players'.

For all his years working in the media, McCoist seems to struggle badly during interviews like this, where he can't take his natural jocular tone.

I have a feeling a lot of our support are so tired of the carry on, kept in the dark all season and prepared for the well expected "here's how much you mean to the club" ST speeches, that this one by Ally won't be enough to get the abstainers running for their credit card.

[markybear 136]

I'd bet most folk are waiting till near deadline day to renew in some hope that if most of us do it then it'll somehow hurry up the takeover. I know that's what I'm doing, my money's sitting waiting to renew my ST, I'm just gona leave it another wk or so b4 they get it. I mean what else are u gona do on a Saturday, go to ikea with the mrs??!?

Fuck that shit, I'll be their next season, I'm just holding back for a wee bit longer

[gunslinger 270]

Forgot to add - to even consider keeping Weir on for another season, is fucking madness!

if muir is still in charge he may be our best player.

[Gillete 1,338]

He's right though

All us season ticket holders have to stick together , they need our support more than ever

[bombaybadboy08 15,660]

Nothing surprising there really,if the takeover doesn't go through then I would ask Weir to stay on,if it does I would thank him for his efforts and bring in new blood.

[LegendofCoop 17,486]

Forgot to add - to even consider keeping Weir on for another season, is fucking madness!

I agree mate. For me, that was the part I found hardest to swallow. He's sounding as if he wants to keep him on next season. Don't get me wrong. Weir has been a great servant to the club & can leave with his head held high.

But his time has surely come.

Hasn't it???

[jdocherty72 215]

If the takeover goes through, fantastic. Hopefully get Weiss & Bartley back, and the quality players he mentions.

If not however, whatever he wins with us he'll instantly be regarded better than Watty if he wins 3 trophies in the first season.

Anyway, Craig Whyte watch the Royal Wedding then Monday get the stock market notified to buy Rangers.

RULE BRITANNIA!

[caseyjones 3,009]

I agree mate. For me, that was the part I found hardest to swallow. He's sounding as if he wants to keep him on next season. Don't get me wrong. Weir has been a great servant to the club & can leave with his head held high.

But his time has surely come.

Hasn't it???

Two years ago.

[caseyjones 3,009]

If the takeover goes through, fantastic. Hopefully get Weiss & Bartley back, and the quality players he mentions.

If not however, whatever he wins with us he'll instantly be regarded better than Watty if he wins 3 trophies in the first season.

Anyway, Craig Whyte watch the Royal Wedding then Monday get the stock market notified to buy Rangers.

RULE BRITANNIA!

The market's shut on Monday., so it will be Tuesday at the earliest.

[jdocherty72 215]

The market's shut on Monday., so it will be Tuesday at the earliest.

Same Difference.