I'd have bet on Ibrox not being picked for League Cup final

[North Rd 2,860]

Ally McCoist has quipped he would have bet on Ibrox not being chosen by the SPFL as the venue for the 2014 Scottish League Cup final.

Celtic Park will host the fixture on March 16, with Aberdeen taking on Inverness Caledonian Thistle for the trophy.

Asked if he was surprised his club's ground had been overlooked for the occasion, McCoist replied: "Not surprised at all.

"I did say to the chief executive that if we were allowed to bet, which of course we are not, get a few quid on the cup final not being at Ibrox.

"I just didn't think it would be. It was my own opinion.

"I think obviously Neil [Doncaster], or indeed whoever is running the SPFL, made the decision and they'll stick by it."

In an interview with STV on Wednesday, SPFL chief executive Doncaster said Ibrox couldn't be used because it was likely a live game would be played at the ground the day before, causing logistical problems for television companies.

McCoist refuted that suggestion, saying: "I've worked with television long enough that I know these boys are unbelievable at their job in terms of de-rigging and setting up for games.

"Come on. That doesn't wash with me and I don't think it washes with you either."

http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/rangers/263136-ally-mccoist-id-have-bet-on-ibrox-not-being-picked-for-league-cup-final/

[EastBelfastGer 66]

Fair play to McCoist, good statement

[Thermopylae 15,286]

Nice of the SFA to line septics pockets and build up their bank balance ahead of our return isn't it

[mitre_mouldmaster 21,509]

Good statement.

Was willing to give the spfl the benefit of the doubt when their statement yesterday seemed to suggest that they had been in discussions with us. Thought we might have said we didnt want it.

This statement blows that out the water.

[mitre_mouldmaster 21,509]

Nice of the SFA to line septics pockets and build up their bank balance ahead of our return isn't it

SPFL made this call, noubt to do with the SFA.

[thebluedoo 2,652]

It does not wash with anyone other than the unwashed

:mccoist:

[KingKirk 25,631]

That's him in front of lunny come Monday 10game ban and demotion to League 2

[there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724]

Good on Ally. I can see him getting a notice of complaint from Lunny now on some trumped up charge.

[The Godfather 71,865]

Good words by Ally.

We all know why it wasnt choosen..

[KirkBroadband 203]

"I think obviously Neil [Doncaster], or indeed whoever is running the SPFL, made the decision and they'll stick by it."

In other words i know fine well slanty eyed Pete run's the show!

Well said Ally

[STEPPS BOY 73,886]

Brilliant stuff Ally

[topgoalie 637]

It was an absolute certainty....CG opening ceremony(farce)...Scottish Cup Final..League Cup Final....thats just for starters. When the CG scedule was organised....has started the ball rolling.We are now classed as second cllass...behind a stadium that unlike ours cannot even hold a Champions League Final... Says it all really...fair play to McCoist.

[NixonRFC 1,329]

There would have been rage on here if our game with Dunfermline got moved to a midweek shot to make way for this game.

[TravelingWilBEARy 4,319]

He wouldn't have got very good odds for it.

[Thermopylae 15,286]

SPFL made this call, noubt to do with the SFA.

Surely it's the SFA cup

[Bears r us 30,791]

Best thing Ally has said for a while, well done that man.

[NixonRFC 1,329]

Surely it's the SFA cup

Nope, its the SPFL's Cup

The SFA Cup is the Scottish

[jimgers 565]

Well said Ally, he and more importantly, the club. Should be highlighting and complaining when their blatant corruption is pushed in our faces.

[The Mongoose 1,007]

Don't Worry we will get the revenue when the Mhanky mob have to use Ibrox for their CL prelims/Qualifiers or whatever they are called as the Glitterdome will be out of action!

[TheLawMan 6,240]

My view has somewhat cooled on this upon reflection.

As has been previously pointed out, we have been given 2 Neutral Cup games and the same goes with the other mhob. This wont be on a per ticket sold basis as it will simply be a rental agreement for the entire ground.

If they had given us a 3rd game v their 1 game then it was going to leave the governing bodies open to bigger claims of bias in my opinion.

This does not take into account how daft it is to have it either ground incidentally or to name the semi-final and final grounds months in advance before knowing who is even playing in the games.

[Corky True Legend 2,682]

Would they not be better using Croke Park?

[wearethepeople1 3,897]

Well said ally

[RockwellGers 14,710]

This is Ally at his most furious

[cushynumber 25,178]

My view has somewhat cooled on this upon reflection.

As has been previously pointed out, we have been given 2 Neutral Cup games and the same goes with the other mhob. This wont be on a per ticket sold basis as it will simply be a rental agreement for the entire ground.

If they had given us a 3rd game v their 1 game then it was going to leave the governing bodies open to bigger claims of bias in my opinion.

This does not take into account how daft it is to have it either ground incidentally or to name the semi-final and final grounds months in advance before knowing who is even playing in the games.

theres no harm in ally stirring the pot a little regardless.

[Bobby Hume 13,017]

Don't Worry we will get the revenue when the Mhanky mob have to use Ibrox for their CL prelims/Qualifiers or whatever they are called as the Glitterdome will be out of action!

Ha!Ha!Ha!, Plus..... their opponents can also hire our other, five star asset, (entirely owned by us and no other) Auchenhowie, for their pre match training.

As the saying goes, "business is business".

Well said Ally, they don't even hide it anymore, why should we!