Former Rangers keeper backed to help down old team by Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes

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Killie gaffer Derek McInnes has backed Robby McCrorie to come back to haunt his former team and continue the Rugby Park side’s impressive run of form against the Old Firm.The 26-year-old is set to face his old team for the first time on Sunday and his new boss reckons he has the mentality to play a pivotal role in a positive result for the hosts.Killie head into the fixture coming off a remarkable comeback against Dundee as they netted three times from the 86th minute onwards to bag their first win of the league season.He said: “There’s no doubt that first time you play against a club you’ve had a long association with, there can be a bit of emotion in it but I think the professional part of it is you’re there to do a job and I’m sure come game time he’ll be desperate just to put in a good performance.“Obviously his association with Rangers was long.

He signed there at seven or eight years of age, so it’s a huge part of his life but there’s life after for players when they leave Rangers and he’s trying to build his career.”He added: “Obviously he wants to try and become a regular with us, which, in turn, will hopefully help him get involved with the international set-up.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“I think everybody at Rangers recognised Robby was a good goalkeeper, the way we do.