Ally McCoist disgusted after what he saw in Rangers v Celtic at Ibrox
Ally McCoist was baffled as Rangers drew 1-1 against Celtic in the Old Firm derby at Ibrox on Sunday.
Barry Ferguson’s team faced the Scottish Premiership champions at home on 4 May, as the hosts play for pride in the final stretch of the season.
Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring at Ibrox in the 44th minute, but Adam Idah equalised for the Hoops in the second half.
While both teams had further opportunities to score, one aspect of the game left McCoist raging.
Old Firm disappoints with only two bookings between Rangers and Celtic
Nick Walsh had a rather quiet game at Ibrox, with the first booking of the Old Firm derby coming in the 88th minute, with substitute Bailey Rice shown a yellow card.
Minutes later, Celtic youngster Johnny Kenny, who replaced Adam Idah, went into the referee’s book.
| Stats | Rangers | Celtic |
| Posession | 40% | 60% |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.06 | 1.06 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
Ferguson was the first person to see a yellow card in the game for his outburst on the sidelines, and that aspect of the game left McCoist disgusted.
Speaking on talkSPORT (6 May, 6:24), the Gers icon said: “Gabby [Agbonlahor] and I aren’t happy with the Old Firm game. There’s no such thing as an Old Firm game where you don’t get two bookings until the 88th minute. And it’s the two kids that came on.”
Ibrox faithful disappointed after Old Firm draw
Ferguson’s hopes of remaining at Ibrox have now surely diminished, with the interim manager yet to win at home.
The ex-midfielder changed the mood around the Glaswegian outfit when he replaced Philippe Clement, but things haven’t been encouraging lately.
While the former Scotland international made a case to extend his stay beyond this season by beating Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers a few weeks back, things haven’t gone to plan since then.
Rangers were knocked out of the Europa League by Athletic Club in the quarter-finals, which was the only competition the supporters had any hopes from.
While the Gers weren’t favourites for the European competition, staying alive in it could’ve seemingly kept Ferguson in the running for the job at Ibrox.
Now, Greatar Steinsson has been tasked with finding a new manager for the Light Blues, and it remains to be seen who he will appoint.
In the final games of the season, with nothing but pride left to play for, the fans were left with a bitter taste after dropping points in the Old Firm derby.
The prospective new owners and the next permanent head coach must soon change the Bears’ fortunes.