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Mark Pirie

Ally McCoist flips on Rangers boss Michael Beale as he ditches 'tepid' appointment reaction for trophy declaration

Rangers hero Ally McCoist insists Rangers CAN win trophies under Michael Beale as the club icon dropped the "tepid" initial reaction to the appointment.

Beale will take charge of his first competitive fixture when Hibs visit Ibrox having steered Rangers to a convincing 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, and McCoist has backed the boss to be a success as he jumped on the hype train behind the boss after the friendly victory. The former Queens Park Rangers gaffer faces massive task if he is to derail Celtic's title charge, with Ange Postecoglou's men holding a comfortable nine point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, the Light Blues hero was quizzed on if he thought Beale can bring success back to Govan. He stated: "Of course, Rangers can (win trophies under Michael Beale). The board made the decision to hire Michael and one thing that needs to be done now is for us Rangers supporters to rally around the team and give them support.

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