Concerned Ally McCoist admits the current situation at Rangers is "not good" despite a 1-0 win over Hearts that eased the pressure on Gio van Bronckhorst.
The natives were restless before Malik Tillman's second half strike and the Ibrox icon admitted he watched the game "just to punish myself". He remains worried despite the victory over Robbie Neilson's side that saw a much-improved second half. But the task remains tall for Rangers with champions Celtic seven points clear and hell-bent on retaining their crown.
Hoops fanatic Alan Brazil sensed the opportunity to force a confession out of his on-air sparring partner as he put McCoist on the spot over his team's chances of mounting an improbable title comeback amid their current woes. Rangers face St Mirren in their final game before the World Cup and a win is a must for van Bronckhorst who desperately need a chance to reset amid a bruising run of results.
The pair's exchange on talkSPORT in full
Brazil: "Is the Scottish Premiership over?
McCoist: "No" (after a noticeable pause)
Brazil: "I can tell on your face, you're nodding saying no, you can't kid everyone. Your nodding your head and saying no."
McCoist: "No, it's not. We'll need to see how it goes after the break ... but it's not good."
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