Chris Sutton has called out Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell for "going down too easy" during matches, insisting that referees will soon "cotton on".
The former Norwich man has been impressive since he arrived in he Scottish Premiership and he continued his run of form with a goal against Hibernian at the weekend.
Cantwell also won the free-kick that James Tavernier scored from to open the scoring at Easter Road.
Speaking on BT Sport's Scottish Football Xtra show, Sutton said: "He went down a bit easy for the free-kick, he has to watch that, hasn't he, referees will eventually cotton on."
McCoist wasn't having any of it though as he responded: "Listen to me, that is a stonewall free-kick, end of story, defender puts two hands across his chest and pulls him back."
Meanwhile, Alfredo Morelos leads the list of five out-of-contract players confirmed as leaving Rangers this summer.
The Colombia striker, winger Ryan Kent, veteran goalkeeper Allan McGregor, midfielder Scott Arfield and defender Filip Helander will depart the cinch Premiership outfit.
The Ibrox club also announced that veteran midfielder Steven Davis, whose contract is also expiring, “remains in discussions to continue working with the club’s medical team to support his return to full fitness following a long-term ACL injury suffered in December 2022”.
The Light Blues finished runners-up to Premiership champions Celtic this season and will end the season without a trophy.
Boss Michael Beale, who took over from Giovanni van Bronckhorst in November, promised a revamp of the Rangers squad for next season.
A statement on the club’s official website read: “Each of the departing players has given the club excellent service and will move on to the next stage in their careers with the warmest wishes and thanks of everyone at Ibrox and the Rangers Training Centre.
“The individuals have contributed enormously to the club’s capture of a record 55th Scottish league title, last season’s Scottish Cup, the run to the UEFA Europa League final and qualification for the UEFA Champions League this season.
“Allan McGregor, of course, also gained significant honours with the club in his first spell and broke the 500 appearance mark for Gers back in April.
“Tributes to the departing players will be paid at tomorrow’s match with Hearts.
“Additional acknowledgements to those leaving will continue on the club’s digital platforms in the coming weeks, with Allan McGregor to be further recognised in his testimonial match with Newcastle on July 18.”
