McCoist Questions Premiership Fixture Fairness

Ally McCoist, the former Rangers and Scotland striker, has reignited debate over the Scottish Premiership's post-split fixtures while voicing frustration over Glasgow's urban decline and NHS dental services, as the title race intensifies with five games remaining.

The 62-year-old pundit, speaking on talkSPORT alongside Alan Brazil, questioned the fairness of the schedule that places Rangers and Hearts on the road for key final matches, including both traveling to Celtic Park. With Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic separated by just three points at the top, McCoist initially suggested Celtic held sway over the process, stating, "They're running the thing up here, aren't they! They've got four of their last six at home again! We've got four of six away!" He raised concerns about the season's final day on May 18, when Rangers face Falkirk away and Hearts visit Celtic, warning that a weakened Falkirk side, potentially resting players ahead of a Scottish Cup final, could hinder Rangers' title hopes. "What kind of team would you pick?" McCoist asked, noting Falkirk's upcoming semifinal against Dunfermline this weekend.

McCoist later clarified his remarks were partly in jest to provoke...