Source: Team_Talk
McCoist backs Lafferty to learn
Lafferty, 21, fell down dramatically after going head to head with the former Celtic full-back who was then sent packing by referee Stuart Dougal.
The Northern Ireland international expressed "deep regret" over his behaviour, which was criticised by manager Walter Smith who also fined the player.
Aberdeen will launch an appeal against the dismissal, while Rangers will lodge a challenge against defender Madjid Bougherra's red card in the same game following his clash with Dons keeper Jamie Langfield.
McCoist made his feelings clear on the Lafferty incident.
"We spoke to Kyle at great length," the former Rangers striker told Rangers World
"It is obviously something that he deeply regrets - it was a foolish thing to do.
"I think he has already apologised to Charlie Mulgrew, who was sent off unfairly, harshly.
"It's hopefully something Kyle will learn from.
"He now knows he has made a mistake, it is not expected from a Rangers player.
"The only thing he could have done was apologise and he did, so we can move on."
