Just How Good Was Ally McCoist Actually!?

In this video, we take a look at the career of Rangers legend Ally McCoist and discuss what made him so good!
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[@svengalisounds4471]

As a Celtic fan growing up in McCoist prime, I can safely say he’s one of the best strikers I’ve seen in the flesh, even if he did play for THEM

[@steventhomson8966]

Likewise way Larsson playing for your mob. Absolutely detested the bones of him because of how naturally gifted he was with a football, same with Stylian Petrov, something about his style of play, was a big fan of him at Villa though. Forget the talent that’s played in Scottish football, the Gattuso, Tugay, Van Bronckhorst, Bellamy, Viduka, Arteta, Moravjic (probably butchered it) but the list goes on.

[@bobbymcculloch2451]

@@steventhomson8966mcoist scored more goals than larsson

[@steventhomson8966]

@@bobbymcculloch2451 two golden boots as well 😉

[@davidcameron8457]

As a Rangers fan I appreciate this comment. I have always had a fondness for those Celtic player that you just cannot deny were great. It is nice to see this. Nakamura and Larsson for example, I have no time for any Rangers fans who down plays their abilities.

[@steventhomson8966]

@@davidcameron8457 I’m Rangers through and through but adore the beautiful game amongst everything. Playing, watching, teaching it, I love/loved everything to do with football. Even that wee shite Maloney, absolutely hated him for good reason as well.

[@iainc666]

What made him Super Ally was a mixture of talent, competent teammates, Walter Smith and the simple fact Rangers was in his blood. Playing for the badge meant something to him. He didn't view Rangers as simply a stepping stone to something bigger as so many players do these days.

[@coolerdood2]

Well said

[@WHU63]

Yeah, l agree. Walter allowed a bit of practical joking and mischief which also allowed for great team spirit. Ray Wilkins said that training was comedy central with Ally and Davie Cooper. Later Gazza arrived and it suited him as well. The team spirit under Walter was key to his success. He had a happy team of players.

[@aoxiv9i851]

As a Celtic fan I'd say he is up there amongst the best, Scottish football deserves more recognition

[@John_17x]

Much respect 🙏

[@mrsensible3560]

Scottish football back in the day was great, now it’s absolutely dog.

[@andyc6542]

Why? It’s a two team league at best and has been for as long as most of us can remember it. Dire league.

[@marccox5365]

Why? It’s achieved nothing

[@pauldrummond755]

​@@andyc6542back then we had 6 teams that were capable of winning the league just Rangers had a phenomenal team arguably the best in Scottish league history

[@JamesClose-76hh]

As a Celtic fan I hated this man but for a good reason. I would also have loved it if he played for us..For the same reason. Great player

[@paulcrawford5437]

I think some Celtic fans think of Ally the same way we think of Larsson. Both of them ledgends.

[@Foo-oo-oo-oolsGold89]

The guy was quite simply the best. A goal machine and universally loved by more than just Rangers fans. A gentleman and someone who gave us so many special moments.

[@directionhome6665]

McCoist a more intelligent player that he is given credit for. his spacial awareness and ability to roll a defender was next level. Put in the hard graft but was one of the most natural finishers I’ve ever seen. An absolute gentleman by all accounts and pretty much the reason I’ve spent 38 years of my life obsessing over the sport.

[@scottw.3258]

Even as a Dons fan i have to take my hat off to McCoist. He was a tremendous striker, he always had the knack of being in the right place at the right time and it never mattered how many chances he might've spurned in a game, there would always be that one or even two that he'd end up taking. He never allowed his head to go down, he always maintained the belief in himself that he could score. A truly incredible striker.

[@MadKieranM]

Super Ally forever a true Blue

[@iamrage4753]

definitely up there, in the same vein as shearer, fowler, cole, sherringham....all legends

[@GioMarron]

I always remember him scoring more goals than anyone in Europe and UEFA trying to change the rules to shaft him out of the golden boot by saying a goal on the continent was worth 2.5 times a goal in Scotland There was such an outcry against this, not just in Scotland but from down south and in Europe that he won the golden boot twice Not even a Gers fan but I loved watching him play

[@StephenReid-hk8hs]

That's brilliant,is it a Golden boat they give you now? wonder what harbour Ally's is docked at?😂👍

[@bartduynstee1577]

are you trying to say, that scoring 30 goals in Scotland, weighs the same as scoring 30 goals in Italy?

[@GioMarron]

@@StephenReid-hk8hs No, he was given a golden replica of the Titanic It sailed just as well

[@GioMarron]

@@bartduynstee1577 I never said anything close to that. Not even remotely close to that - but it certainly helps to twist a narrative if you’re looking to start an argument on the internet, right? 🤨🙄

[@Azza1o1]

@@bartduynstee1577 well not nowadays but at the time there was basically no difference between the leagues in Europe

[@McConnachy]

Ally is a likeable person, his type of character took away some of the bitterness that the fans of other clubs and Rangers have, I dont mean just Celtic, but other top Scottish sides

[@rossmacdonald6318]

Even as a Celtic fan I can appreciate how good he was. A brilliant and clever striker and passionate about his club

[@doasyoulikefawkes7127]

He was an interesting and intelligent player. Got better as he got older. Would have made it today. No worries..

[@barrythomson6329]

Absolute Legend. SIMPLY THE BEST.

[@davidwalsh8241]

Yea he was amazing at Sunderland.😅😅😅

[@No1.SPEAKINGTHETRUTH]

Ally McCoist was one of the greatest finishers of all time, right foot, left foot, ariel headers,diving headers and acrobatic ability to score unbelievable goals aswell . A great striker hasn't just got supreme finishing ability but the spacial awareness was 2nd to none. Furthermore he had the ability to beat defenders even though he wasn't rapidly quick and also his link-up play was phenomenal, which was highlighted by the arrival of Mark Hately which saw a partnership evolve into something that was almost telepathic. I know big Hately was known for his flick on headers but he also had a great understanding with McCoist on where he would be and where McCoist would pass the ball on to him and that produced a remarkable partnership between them. All you need to know is, when a football player of the genuis of the GREAT Paul "Gazza" Gascoigne says that your the BEST FINISHER HE'S EVER SEEN then that speaks volumes and carries an enormous weight due to the stature of Gazza, then who are any of us mere mortals to say different. Super Ally wasn't called super for nothing!!!!!! And his goal scoring record speaks for itself, mic drop!!!!!

[@shugmchugh5107]

Calm down spunk breath, he never did it at a decent level

[@truebluebears76]

@@shugmchugh5107a suppose scoring the winning goal against Leeds United the then English champions is t that big then plus being the highest scorer in Scottish h football and golden boot twice in Europe ya spunk bucket

[@shugmchugh5107]

@@truebluebears76 you named one occasion when he scored against someone decent. One occasion you special case

[@No1.SPEAKINGTHETRUTH]

@@truebluebears76 it's not his fault that the priest shagged him that hard that his head was hitting the wall like a yoyo and has obviously gave him brain damage. Plus the rotten mob start off clueless, so it's a double whammy LOL. He called me spunk breath but I can't remember a time that any of the youth coaches or anyone connected to the GERS that made us suck their boabbies, but I remember that SEPTIC FC were banging the arse out of them. Terrible I know, but it's true and the audacity to call us spunk this and spunk that is just HIGHlarious my BLUE BROTHER

[@No1.SPEAKINGTHETRUTH]

@@shugmchugh5107 shugmcooh-no-more-goo-dripping-oot-my-arse5107 ya bonnet biting bunch o nonses

[@positivevibesrfc]

Super Ally was the best striker Rangers ever had. A real Rangers legend.

[@GCAbleism158]

One of the best scottish strikers ever, too, up there with Kenny Dalglish, Julie Fleeting, Denis Law and Rose Reilly, they are probably the 5 best strikers in the history of scottish football for me.

[@GCAbleism158]

Actually, forgot to mention Willie McFadyen and Jimmy McGrory.

[@positivevibesrfc]

@@GCAbleism158 Sorry I haven't heard of them. Perhaps before my time. I heard of Law and Dalglish. I knew people who went to school with Fleeting. I didn't know she was that good. I have never watched the women's game. No offence, it just doesn't interest me at all. Glad you enjoy it though.

[@michaelahern6821]

​@@positivevibesrfc😂😂😂

[@steventhomson8966]

@@positivevibesrfcMcGrory’s goal scoring record was fucking frightening. From a Rangers supporter.

[@The_establishment72]

A man who would’ve died to play for Rangers, super Ally 🇬🇧

[@MrG77]

A very underrated stiker. At his prime he was one of the best in the world. Over head kicks, headers, diving headers ,volleys ,free kicks, left or right. Just an all-rounder. Brilliant talent.🙏

[@bartduynstee1577]

not truee. for that league, he was a good striker. if he was really all that, bigger teams from bigger leagues would have signed him, but that did not happen. (except for Sunderland)

[@MrG77]

@@bartduynstee1577 yeah maybe your right. He was good though eh. Are you a Dundee man by any chance.😂

[@johnpollock7952]

​@@bartduynstee1577you're making the assumption that they didn't. He stayed where he was and Rangers wiped the floor with English opposition when he was at his peak. You're making the mistake that the English league wasnt the mercenary money league it is not. Many English players came to play for Rangers including the England captain. Ally was at a better club than any in England at the time and one he loved. Why would he move?

[@overthewebb]

@@bartduynstee1577 at the time Rangers were one of the best teams in Europe, the leagues across Europe were way more balanced. It wasn't like it is now with all the cash in the Premier league. The best league in the world at the time was the Italian one. The only two bigger clubs in England at that time was Man U and Liverpool and that was it. Even then Rangers could challenge them. Rangers played the Premier League Champions Leeds over 2 legs to get in the Champions League an beat them. A team with Cantona in and McCaillster for example. IN that same CL (the very first) Rangers were robbed by Marseille who cheated them out of the first CL win. Rangers went undefeated and were robbed of the final place by one goal on goal difference. It later was shown Marseille had been paying players off in match fixing in France and in the CL. They got kicked out of the French league but were kept their win in the CL

[@labos7250]

Overrated u mean. One of the best in the world lol ffs. An average player that scored goals in a rangers side that was cheating

[@JamesMc2051]

He was a great finisher and could find space really well. As a striker he was more an Inzaghi/Lineker/Fowler poacher than any other type. Didn't tend to go running back but would stay on the shoulder and only needed a yard to score. Very early '90s was his best period. Another thing in his favour -- he loved (loves) football and that came across when he was on the pitch.

[@pieceofgosa]

Ally is a great example of a player that's really effective in a good team. He couldn't win a game on his own for you but if you were a team that created chances, Coisty would put them away. As honest a footballer as you'll ever see & just a genuinely nice bloke.

[@Orvilp79-wx2br]

Rangers and Scotland Great. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@madmacmacmad]

He was called a poacher who scored a lot of tap ins 30 years ago. Today he'd be called an intelligent player who reads the game and knows exactly the right place to be to maximise his success of scoring and people would be paying a lot of money for that.. After winning the golden boot twice, they changed the rules so someone from Scotland couldn't win it....despite the fact Rangers were one game off the Champions League final in that period..

[@gingerindian1141]

Ally Mcoist is what the old style playing for the jersey player means. You look up google dictionary and you get super allie's picture.

[@ianking8315]

i am a celtic fan and he was good enough proved it many times.

[@jordanlufc6854]

Ally was my hero growing up

[@20thCenturyPox]

Movement, instinct, the ability to finish with either foot and the head, could link the play outside the penalty box and pounce in the six yard box. McCoist was a phenomenon.

[@cdm140579]

Brilliant review. My fave player growing up. Met him twice as a boy.

[@henrymcvey6538]

Celtic fan here. He was very very good.

[@sharonbrown8872]

I’m also a Celtic fan. He was Ona different level to what we have for Scotland nowadays. He was Scotlands last true striker. In the box he was deadly

[@henrymcvey6538]

@@sharonbrown8872 To be fair though he was no Kyogo. He wasn’t in his league.

[@brara9561]

Once he hit his mid 20s he could've scored goals in any league in world football. His off the ball movement and finishing was 2nd to none.

[@sammckay542]

Was he that good? English lad 32 years old so I genuinely have little knowledge of the man's career? Also would love to hear any other Scottish legends ro look into if anyone xould recommend.

[@graemejack9040]

I met Coisty when I was about 9 ish(. 1989 ish ) the Rangers team had their Christmas night out at my Grandads hotel. When they arrived I was playing football in the garden on my own. Coisty saw me and instantly came over and had a kick about with me for about half an hour before even going in when the rest were inside getting pished!! A gesture/ act of kindness I’ll never forget,He has been my hero ever since!!

[@dmore]

Henry, Messi, Ronaldo & Lewandowski. The only other players to win the European Golden Boot in successive seasons. I think that says it all for the level McCoist was at during the early nineties. A natural goal scorer who knew how to position himself to always find the ball and score. Not only that but superb break away movement, a great turn/swivel in tight spaces and the abilities to score screamers and acrobatic efforts too. I think if you added the level of training and fitness in today's game to Ally's natural talents, he'd be frightening.

[@mrnice7570]

Super Ally, truly was super 💙🤍♥️

[@stephenmcculloch7192]

A golden Boot 4 each foot, that's super ally

[@emeraldwildlife9716]

As a Celtic supporter born in the 80s he was brilliant player and Scotland has produced so many great players over the years but its unfortunate that the ignorance of the pundits and the media down south is looking like its not going to change anytime soon! Sure they said The King Henrik Larsson couldn't hack it in the EPL!

[@Paulaguyhrie2010]

In his prime he was one of the best strikers in the world. Very very underrated

[@johnbrown2245]

Hahahaha no he wasn't..who told you that your dad

[@janetgallacher7552]

​@@johnbrown22452 golden boots that gotta mean something

[@jamiefairlie4837]

super ally super ally oe oe oe ma legend of a palyer in my days as a kid in the 82 era he became from 82 to be a hero and a legend till his retirement from football scored a shitload of goals and helped with assists also there wont be a player like him again EVER!

[@daviebananas1735]

Can you genuinely not spell olé?

[@bluehorizon5149]

Super Ally - THE VERY FIRST PLAYER TO EVER WIN TWO EUROPEAN GOLDEN BOOTS IN A ROW !!! EAT THAT Mo.

[@roolaing]

This is really well-researched and edited - however - I think Ally would have a good laugh about you using stock 50s/60s footage to describe his working environment 😂 That said - I'm so glad you highlighted his movement, two-footedness and ability with his head. He really was the complete forward - only lacking being half a foot taller. If he played nowadays, and benefited from Sports Science etc that makes other lesser strikers perform well in the PL, you'd be looking at a 20-goal-a-season striker, no doubt. Despite being a joker - he was one of the most determined players I've ever seen, desperately proud to represent his country, and whatever club he played for.

[@graemejack9040]

Love seeing other teams fans acknowledging and appreciating Coisty, even Celtic fans! He was a true legend of Scottish football. I myself as a Rangers fan happily admit that my top 5 best players I ever saw play in Scotland features two Celtic players! Henrik Larrson and Paul McStay join Coisty, Davie Cooper and Brian Laudrup in my top 5!

[@bryanheslin5155]

Outstanding player.(class) goal machine .Clever player .2yrs top goalscorer..💯% .

[@thesteviem]

In one of the years when Ally won the Golden Boot, Rangers beat Leeds in Europe (English Champions at the time) with McCoist scoring in both home and away legs....and Rangers were one win away from reaching the final of the inaugural Champions League, being pipped in the group stage by one point to eventual winners Marseille (who were later stripped of their league title that season for match fixing) Can talk about the Scottish league being poor all you want, he was playing for one of the best sides in Europe at the time, fully merited his golden boot

[@Robbie1872]

Spot on ^

[@LeslieFerguson-fj3nx]

The best goalscorer in British football By a mile

[@WhoCares69]

Probably the best Scottish striker over a long period of time

[@bobngo5311]

N great videos tae mate good to see scottish football getting videos like this 💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@samacw]

He also played in a really, really, strong Rangers team. Probably the strongest Scottish side ever . That means two things, oe that there were more chances to score and two that he must have been good enough to keep position in a side with some unreal talent.

[@georgeboyes12]

If ally had scored all the goals he did in another country he would have been recognised by top guns. Just glad he got boyhood wish WATP 🇧🇲

[@raycope2086]

All that talent and he's a great lad too. Good man " Ally ", i wish you rainbows, mate.

[@therealisation5500]

Two golden boots in two years that's how good he fuckin was

[@AndrewMcniven-oz9sg]

Hands down the most clinical finisher ive seen

[@pripri3404]

Not a fan of either of the old firm but McCoist was class and he was tough with it.

[@service2204]

An absolute goalscoring machine super ally mccoist

[@the12thman63]

We will never have another coisty put it that way. Can you imagine the transfer fee a prime coisty would be? No even the Saudis could afford him

[@jamesduffy5350]

Legend true rangers great

[@whoami1654]

I enjoyed tha thank you for putting it together

[@panenkatv1996]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johngibb9341]

Love this Guy what a player 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧👏🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@mitchell1804]

Total legend

[@cwftft4273]

one of europes best strikers, not just coz i think so as a fan but coz he proved it. on my list of top rangers players, he has to be number 2, after davie cooper…… probably one one the finest attacking midfielders ive ever seen.

[@stavrosbrainstorm3509]

Could have lead the line at any great club of that era

[@crisiswhatcrisis9124]

Didnae lead it too well when he was at Sunderland super swally more like

[@dafergy]

@@crisiswhatcrisis9124you mean when he was only 20 years old.

[@crisiswhatcrisis9124]

@dafergy I mean when he was rotten,

[@dafergy]

@@crisiswhatcrisis9124 yeah cos every player is a superstar at 20 years old.

[@crisiswhatcrisis9124]

@dafergy super swally was never a superstar at any age

[@Brown87]

Super Ally! 💙

[@davidmcgowan8388]

Definitely a legend

[@hullohulloRFC]

legend

[@Edd1872]

A natural born scorer and not just tap ins. My hero.

[@LukeStarkilla]

Always remembered him scoring bullet headers! His goal for scotland in the euros/world cup absolutely drilled it lol

[@craigstewart6073]

He was special, there's no other word for it as far as I'm concerned.

[@jamiereid7484]

My favourite ever Ranger 🇬🇧

[@charlieemslie7708]

2 GOLDEN BOOTS TELLS YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.FANTASTIC STRIKER🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@kennyhutton4618]

Simply the best , even now he is one of the best pundits , he’s even got a sports centre in East Kilbride named after him

[@ThomasDonnelly1888]

Its not Bel-shill lol, you say it Bells Hill, Also the same town Sir Matt Busby was from.

[@potatosconejohnwatp970]

No matter what club he was at,if he got the service he delivers more than his fair share of goals,thank God he was a blue blood as you seen the passion on his fave as he scored they goes that made you knock the pub table over or off your seat and into the air,in today's game he be worth fair bit of dough as you know yourself it's got a bit "poofy" as nearly half half the players go down without being touched and the ones that have make sure it's on the pitch to waste time,don't get me wrong there has been some serious incidents,the funniest one for me is Ballotelli when a Juve drank a p😮ish out a bottle thinking it's juice as did Ibrihimavic at which was funny when he was at A C,Ally for me would easily for me be worth millions as everything since his time has got easier no harder😊

[@fraserjmorrison818]

A True Rangers Legend, One of my Hero's.

[@davidcameron8457]

This channel will be pretty big if it continues like this video.

[@MrJocky82]

Natural born finisher. Right place, right time. Golden boot winner. My all time hero.

[@gersguy13]

He's got 424 career goals, he scored 355 for Rangers.

[@magnusmcgee993]

McCoist, legend yes, star no. 251 goals for Rangers vs Larsen had 177 in half as many games.

[@daviebananas1735]

Come on man. He was an old man when he left. Almost all his goals were scored in his prime. If you take his eight year prime. McCoist scored 249 in 359 games. Larsson scored 242 in 313 games over 7 seasons at Celtic. So they were comparably prolific, even if Larsson scored slightly more goals per game.

[@magnusmcgee993]

@@daviebananas1735 Fair point. I still think it was a shame we never saw McCoist play outside the Premier League. I can't remember what his record was like for the national team.

[@dafergy]

@@magnusmcgee993 19 goals in 61 games

[@garryterrett7304]

Ally is a top bloke but when he played for my team sunderland he couldn't hit a barn door with a banjo. I used to see him alot in the town drinking holes .

[@BristolbarRSC]

Knocked Rangers back to go to Sunderland but he was 20 or under too much pussy round about him. I'm betting he scored a few times with women down south suffering from exhaustion thats why he never made an impression at Roker Park mate 😂.

[@Geeyerheidawobble]

Super Ally 💙

[@bryandrum5046]

Tremendous ambassador for Scottish football though I dont think Alex Ferguson not picking him up can be looked at as a mistake. He knew what he was doing.

[@ecosse543]

Best poacher inside the box you will ever see. McCoist always anticipated where the ball was or could go and thats why he scored so many goals inside the box. Strikers these days switch off when the ball isn't played to their feet. You will hear him always talking about making front post or back post runs during his commentary. Young forward players should listen to him and could learn a lot.

[@wendykinnear9151]

Ally McCoist was a brilliant Footballer!

[@stevie12]

Super ally born to score ,goal machine

[@jamesirvine9493]

he was a natural goal scorer, i dont know if he could play at the very top with barcelona but he could have played for england and did as good a job as lineker

[@flaw3dgenius222]

The Ultimate Rangers!!! We will never have another striker like him ever!!

[@albertreynolds9287]

We need a guy like him tonight

[@Do27gg]

Didn’t watch him play but love him as a pundit. If he moved to a bigger league would he be one of the greats or not at that level?

[@alanwatson5644]

Ally mcoist funnyman

[@Jock-pl8ey]

Wasn't 355 career goals mate it was 355 goals for Rangers.

[@bluehorizon5149]

And it was SO DIFFERENT TO WHAT THIS PERSON Voicing this video SAYS, Ally Actually only Scored ONCE in Every three/four chances as an average. Given these chances which Super Ally missed, the Easy Ones that is, he'd have been around the 600 Goal Mark for Rangers FC in all reality.

[@123marlo]

He was the best 💪💙🤍❤️🇬🇧

[@zztop6460]

As an out and out striker there wasn't many better. Deadly in front of goal

[@magnusmcgee993]

Who are Celtic playing in the match at 1:22? It's too dark to be Rangers. Dundee (or maybe Falkirk).

[@thelastdruidofscotland]

in scottish fitba, theres always some wee 5 foot jammy bastard on the team, they aint got a ton of skill, but somehow always manage to be in the box at the right time.

[@robertmcqueen3817]

Aly could score of his back side great and the other lads were lucky .

[@JoshHenderson16]

Even Celtic fans cannot deny how GOATED Ally was.

[@RangersDubai]

🔴⚪️🔵

[@bartduynstee1577]

he was a good player.............in the league he played in.

[@overthewebb]

It was a good league at the time, not like now due to the different finances. He played in a team that was 1 goal away from the Champions League final against a team that was proven to have cheated, in Marseille by match fixing. They went that CL unbeaten. In that same season he was in the same team that beat the English Champions Leeds to qualify for that CL both home and away 2-1 to win 4-2 on aggregate

[@L555HEP]

we were all born in Bellshill

[@yourlocalloseroffical]

Isn’t this guy from RFC news (the commentator I mean)

[@yourlocalloseroffical]

Your newer style of video is better because it feels more real than the old style for RFC news

[@sunnygovan7]

Yes he was great at club level but disappointed in the main at International level. Joe Jordan was the only striker to cut it at international level for Scotland , sadly.

[@Jf91662]

Wonder how much he would be worth in this day and age!

[@kildogery]

"We demand to know who these people are."

[@labos7250]

A look through the comments and when ally is mentioned henrick Larson name always get’s mentioned as well as if the were on a similar level lol. Even ally mccoist would admit that he couldn’t lace larsons boots. Larson was world class and would’ve walked into any team in the world in his prime. Ally was good in a dominant rangers side, Not so good early on in his rangers career when they had a very poor side.