Can you believe it has been almost 25 years since Ally McCoist hung up his boots in favour of the presenting mic?
Scorer of 355 Rangers goals during his career, McCoist celebrates his 63rd birthday on 24 September, and fans from across the country have already sent their well-wishes to the former Scotland international, such is his popularity as a pundit and former Ibrox and Tartan Army hero.
A former Ballon d’Or nominee and SFWA Footballer of the Year, the Bellshill-born frontman won 10 Scottish titles, 9 Scottish Cups, and the Scottish League Cup during his time as a Rangers player, before becoming the Ibrox manager in 2012 and winning both the Scottish Third Division and Scottish Second Division.
Arguably one of the Rangers and Scotland’s greatest ever players, we look back on the best quotes about his former boss, Walter Smith, his friendship with Celtic icon Tommy Burns, and, of course, the team he has loved since birth, Rangers.
5. On his friendship with Celtic legend Tommy Burns...
"Tommy Burns was a brilliant human being. One of the biggest compliments ever paid to me was that I was to Celtic supporters what Tommy was to Rangers supporters. You're not universally loved, far from it, but you are accepted." | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
6. On meeting Muhammed Ali...
"The only picture I've got in my house - other than family photos, of course - is one of me with Muhammad Ali." | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. On playing for Rangers...
"I'll play for Rangers as long as I can, then spend the rest of my life being depressed" | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo: SNS Group
8. On punditry...
"I've got mates who don't enjoy their work, but I would be sitting here talking about sport anyway." | Mike Egerton Photo: Mike Egerton