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Liam Bryce

Ally McCoist doesn't buy Rangers pressure claim but lets Celtic hero off the hook 'because he's the best'

Ally McCoist has laughed off the notion Rangers are under more pressure to win Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side will meet Celtic at Hampden this weekend in what could be their most realistic chance of winning silverware this term.

The Ibrox side remain in Europa League contentions but are underdogs to go all the way on the continent.

And with Celtic pulling six points clear in the Premiership, that's led to claims all the heat is on Rangers at the national stadium.

Parkhead hero Kenny Dalglish subscribes to that view, insisting it's more important for Van Bronckhorst's side.

Given the relentless demand for success on both sides, McCoist isn't so sure but joked he would let Dalglish off the hook "because he's the best".

"I was at the last league game at Ibrox when Celtic won 2-1," McCoist said on talkSPORT.

"Celtic defended really, really well to be honest with you and probably looked more dangerous.

" Rangers have got everything to play for - and so have Celtic!

"I love the fact we say there's more pressure on Rangers, these games are unbelievable, they really are.

"I can let Kenny off, because he's the best, because he's Kenny!"

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