Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Ally McCoist: My Rangers job is not ‘bombproof’ Rangers manager Ally McCoist stretches off during training. Picture: SNS Published on the 03 October 2014 17:45 Print this 13 comments Have your say! ALLY MCCOIST today insisted his job is not “bombproof” as he dismissed suggestions Rangers’ desperate financial position is the only thing preventing him from being sacked.But he did admit he will accept any road back to Scotland’s top flight - even if it means using the play-offs to finally reclaim the Ibrox side’s Premiership place.McCoist has come under a wave of flak from supporters since Monday’s dismal 3-1 defeat to Hibernian.His team have already lost at home to Hearts this season and now trail their Scottish Championship rivals by six points.But the Light Blues boss hit back at claims the hefty settlement package he would be due as part of his £400,000-a-year contract had made the Ibrox board think twice about handing him his P45.Rangers were forced to launch an emergency share issue last month in order to pay September’s wages and will have to do the same again before the year is out.“I don’t think anyone is bombproof,” said McCoist. “I wouldn’t sit here for a minute and say I’m bombproof. I’m still wearing the flak jacket but nobody is bombproof.”Asked if he would consider quitting if he lost the support of the Gers faithful, McCoist replied: “That’s a hypothetical question which I wouldn’t answer.”Neither did the club’s all-time record goalscorer let himself be riled by the barrage of complaints which have poured in his direction since losing to Alan Stubbs’ men.Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart even claimed in a national newspaper column this week that McCoist was failing as a manager by not training his players properly.But the Ibrox boss said: “I will tell you the truth, I genuinely don’t care about the criticism and I’ll tell you why. If Walter Smith can get stick here winning nine (SPL titles) in a row and getting to the UEFA Cup final, then it’s fair to say I will receive a certain degree of criticism.“I respect everyone’s opinion but I don’t necessarily agree with it. I’m always under pressure. I have never felt under more pressure or any less pressure. I just want to get the job done.”Monday’s display may have been woeful but Rangers still sit second in the promotion battle.With three further matches against Robbie Neilson’s unbeaten Gorgie troops to come, the League One champions could yet fight their way back into contention.But McCoist claims he would take promotion by the play-off back door if his side fail to reign in their title rivals.“Relying on the play-offs is not out of the question because getting out of the division is the most important thing,” he said ahead of Saturday’s trip to Livingston.“We will take whatever we can to get out of this division because it is so important for the club to get back into the top flight as soon as possible.”Rangers will head along the M8 to the Energy Assets Arena without defender Bilel Mohsni after he was given a two-game ban for lashing out at Hibs defender Liam Fontaine in the seconds after Nicky Law had struck the hosts’ consolation effort.It was the Tunisian’s second moment of madness in little more than three months after he headbutted Derby’s Chris Martin during a pre-season friendly.But McCoist insists Monday’s incident came after his player was provoked.“He should not have reacted when the Hibs player punched the ball out of his hands and grabbed him round the waist,” said the boss, who admits he is also “hopeful” that Kris Boyd will win his appeal after he was charged with headbutting Jordan Foster.“But I don’t think there is any doubt he was provoked.“He has let himself down a couple of times recently, particularly at Derby, but I have got more sympathy for him from Monday’s incident than I did at Derby.”Meanwhile, McCoist believes Rangers should take any investment made available to them - including from Mike Ashley.The Newcastle United owner splashed out £850,000 on Tuesday as he doubled his Ibrox stake to 8.92 per cent by buying four million existing shares from investment group Hargreave Hale.But the Sports Direct tycoon’s purchase came just weeks after he snubbed the opportunity to invest directly in the club when it put 15 million fresh stocks up for sale.McCoist, however, said: “It’s fair to say we could do with investment. It’s not my job to get that investment but with my manager’s hat on I would gladly hope we can get investment from whatever quarter.“I don’t know the ins or outs of the shares being bought this week but all I would say is that we definitely, definitely will need investment.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,176 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I go in rages with him then see pictures like that and I remembers he's still my hero.I wish it had worked out for him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 No comment Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Wanting to spend more Dosh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balgreen Bear 15 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 He is a liar and he knows it. He has the fans and the club over a barrel. Worse than a spiv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf of Wall Street 1 24 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 What's he saying now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 What's he saying nowJust read the post mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 He is a liar and he knows it. He has the fans and the club over a barrel. Worse than a spiv.no he's a shit manager that's achieve more in his life than you could ever dream although he needs replaced ive heard taigs better spoke about on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,924 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 "I genuinely don't care about the criticism" that just jumped out at me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,943 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 his job isnt bombproof, but his neck is scorchproof Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Not bombproof,a fucking atom bomb wouldn't get rid of him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billys on the wall 36 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I go in rages with him then see pictures like that and I remembers he's still my hero.I wish it had worked out for him John Greig was my das hero. Despised him whilst manager. But always loved him as a legend.The longer mcost stays and talks shite. The worse that it gets for him. . He's talking like a manager under surreal pressure Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooblue 1,983 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Sadly, I think he is both the worst and the most bombproof manager in our history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewhitesettler 2,712 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 He really needs to do 'walking away' very soon, before his legend status at the club is tarnished.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechip 359 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 He is a liar and he knows it. He has the fans and the club over a barrel. Worse than a spiv.You sir are bang out of order. Ally may be a piss poor manager and slightly deluded but he is doing, what he thinks is the right thing, for his beloved Rangers. He will always be a Rangers legend and does not deserve to be slagged off in such a fashion. Shame on you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 You sir are bang out of order. Ally may be a piss poor manager and slightly deluded but he is doing, what he thinks is the right thing, for his beloved Rangers. He will always be a Rangers legend and does not deserve to be slagged off in such a fashion. Shame on you.Was he doing what's best for Rangers when he tried to conceal his salary from the fans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Was he doing what's best for Rangers when he tried to conceal his salary from the fans?If that was true, it made no difference to Rangers whatsoever.Rangers already knew his salary (tbh I am pretty sure the fans did as well) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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