Source: Team_Talk
McCoist urges Gers forward
Rangers manager Ally McCoist has urged his players to replicate their performance against Celtic when Kilmarnock come calling on Tuesday night.[LNB] McCoist believes the Scottish champions have impressed more while on the road so far this term but hailed the second-half display in the Old Firm derby at Ibrox as their best effort yet.[LNB]The Rangers boss now wants to see more of the same against Killie, before facing another two back-to-back home games against Hibernian and St Mirren.[LNB]He said: "Our away form has been really, really good.[LNB]"Our home form hasn't been bad either and results have been okay but I think performances have probably been better away from home.[LNB]"But I would have to say the second half against Celtic is arguably the best we have played in a long time.[LNB]"If I had a wish, it would be to replicate that 45 minutes in our next three home games.[LNB]"No matter what the venue is, we have to show an attitude.[LNB]"It's attitude more than the venue for me and, if we show the correct attitude to play as we have done in the last few league games, then I would fancy our chances against the majority of teams."[LNB]Rangers have the opportunity to open up a 10-point lead at the summit of the SPL with wins over Killie and Hibs before nearest rivals Celtic are next in league action.[LNB]McCoist added: "It is very early in the season but, at the same time, it's a real boost. It's where you want to be at this early stage of the season.[LNB]"There are miles and miles to go but if you're offering me two victories in the next two games and the lead that we would have, I'd be delighted to take it.[LNB]"Psychologically it would be good for us but we will have to earn it."[LNB]Rangers are boosted by the return of skipper David Weir, who has recovered from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him since the end of July.[LNB]But McCoist warned the veteran defender he will have to fight to reclaim his place in the team.[LNB]He said: "I would have to say that nobody is (a first-team pick) and I mean that because I don't think there has ever been a player at this club that has been an automatic pick.[LNB]"You just can't have it, you must have competition for places. Davie is the same as everybody else, you have to fight for your place, you have to earn your place in the team."
