Smith: McCoist well prepared

15 April 2011 18:30
Rangers manager Walter Smith believes Ally McCoist will be better equipped than most to deal with the challenges he may face as boss next season. As well as the demands to deliver silverware and produce results on the park, McCoist could find himself with a number of other issues to contend with. Craig Whyte's proposed takeover remains ongoing, with the manager-in-waiting still unsure of what funds will be available to him until a buy-out is finalised. Rangers also face the prospect of playing matches behind closed doors following UEFA disciplinary charges resulting from both legs of their Europa League tie against PSV Eindhoven. Smith did not want to comment on the UEFA charges, having last week made a plea to fans not to sing offensive songs at matches, but he did back his assistant McCoist to handle any challenges which may arise once he becomes manager. He said: "He knows what he's taking over, better than anyone, and he is keen to do so. "He knows that he just has to get on with it, in the same manner as we've had to do in the last few years. "So he is better prepared, I would think, than the majority of people who would maybe take over."

Source: PA