Alistair Murdoch McCoist, MBE is a Scottish former footballer who has since worked as a manager and TV pundit. McCoist began his playing career with Scottish club St Johnstone before moving to English side Sunderland in 1981. He returned to Scotland two years later and signed with Rangers.
How Many Trophies Did Ally McCoist Win?
With Rangers, McCoist won eight League Championship titles, nine Scottish League Cups, and one Scottish Cup. He also won 61 caps for Scotland scoring 19 goals and played at the 1990 World Cup finals and the 1992 and 1996 European Championship finals.
Where Is Ally McCoist From?
Born at Bellshill Maternity Hospital and raised in East Kilbride, McCoist attended Maxwellton Primary and Hunter High School. His high-school team coach, and chemistry teacher, was former Clyde and Scotland forward Archie Robertson, who was acknowledged by McCoist for his guidance and influence, but who died in 1978 just as his protégé’s career was taking off.
Upon leaving school, he had a short spell working as a clerical assistant in the Overseas Development Agency (now the Department for International Development) branch office at Hairmyres, which offered flexible working arrangements, allowing him to organize his hours around his football career.