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Ally McCoist: From St Mirren Rejection to Rangers Legend

3/1/2026

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Ally McCoist recalls being rejected by St Mirren, where Sir Alex Ferguson was the manager.
The setback motivated him, aided by his parents' work ethic.
He later joined Glasgow Rangers, scoring 355 goals in 581 games and winning 10 Scottish Premier League titles.
McCoist also reminisces about his time on a popular show, enjoying interactions with sports legends John McEnroe and Seve Ballesteros.

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Story summary

Ally McCoist recalls being rejected by St Mirren, where Sir Alex Ferguson was the manager.
The setback motivated him, aided by his parents' work ethic.
He later joined Glasgow Rangers, scoring 355 goals in 581 games and winning 10 Scottish Premier League titles.
McCoist also reminisces about his time on a popular show, enjoying interactions with sports legends John McEnroe and Seve Ballesteros.