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The National (Scotland)
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Ewan Paton

Ally McCoist shoots down rival fan targetting Rangers in second

Ally McCoist was quick off the mark to clamp back at a delighted Dundee United fan on the airwaves this morning.

The Rangers legend appeared on the breakfast show of talkSPORT alongside Jeff Stelling earlier today. 

And on the show they, an Arabs fan got in touch, with the club flying high, sitting third in the Scottish Premiership ahead of this weekend's Scottish Cup clash against city rivals Dundee.

Jim Goodwin's men sit seven points behind Philippe Clement's side, who occupy second in the table. 


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And the United fan pointed out that his team must now target second spot, which would mean overhauling Rangers.

McCoist retorer: "Calm down! You're doing well, but calm down.

"Let me tell you something about Dundee Utd: I think they've played Barcelona four times and beat them every time. There's a stat for you."

Dundee United are due to host Rangers later this month on Sunday, January 26.

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