Ally McCoist has Celtic fan quip ready amid hate crime law row as Rangers hero quizzed on skipping derby
dailyrecord.co.ukRangers hero Ally McCoist has laughed off a claim that even Celtic fans love him after the ferocious backlash to his comments on the new hate crime act which has come into effect in Scotland.The bill was passed by MSPs back in 2021 but was rubber-stamped earlier this week in a bid to combat abuse which "stirs up hatred" surrounding age, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity and disability.
But with Philippe Clement's side set to face Celtic on Sunday, McCoist came out against the introduction of the law in Scotland - describing it as "madness" and guaranteed that both he and his fellow Rangers supporters would breach it at the game.
The former Light Blues boss and striker has since revealed he won't be at the match - but his statement has sparked widespread criticism from politicians and Celtic legend and Record Sport columnist Chris Sutton.
However, McCoist hinted that the reason he would not be in Govan for the top of the table clash was not because of the storm surrounding his comments.
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