Ally McCoist has called on critics of Alfredo Morelos to 'grow up' after the Rangers striker was slammed for celebrating in front of the Hearts fans earlier this week.
The Colombian forward struck twice for the Light Blues during the Scottish Premiership tie at Tynecastle on Wednesday before wheeling away and celebrating in front of the Jambos fans following a long VAR check for his second goal. After the goal was given he slid on his knees towards the supporters and put his finger to his lips. During Sportsound commentary former Ibrox winger Neil McCann hit out at Morelos and launched a heated rant about the striker.
He proclaimed 'the boy's an idiot' after Morelos waited to see if his second goal of the evening would be given the green light by VAR. Now McCoist has hit back saying the critics need to grow up, and his fellow pundit and former Celtic striker Chris Sutton agreed with the Gers legend.
Speaking on the Scottish Football Extra show on BT Sport, McCoist said: "Do me a favour, the man has been getting abused up and down the country by every set of home fans on the planet. So he sinks to his knees after scoring a goal. Do me a favour, grow up!"
While Sutton joked: "Is he not inciting the home support? What next? Should they ban Alf from Tynecastle Stadium? Should he get a stadium ban? I don't know you can't entice fan can you. He can't be a security risk can he?
"Tongue and cheek, I totally agree with Ally .I'm not a great fan of big Alf, I think he's chucked his toys out the pram once or twice at Rangers. More importantly he is actually turning in performances and playing for Michael Beale but give the guy a break. He scores a goal, he's taken dogs abuse he can celebrate."
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