McCost hails cheeky hitman Boyd

Boyd netted the only goal of the game - and his 22nd of the season - with just four minutes to go to prevent the Scottish Cup fifth round replay at Ibrox being decided after extra-time - like the previous round against Hamilton.Saints boss Gus MacPherson noted that Boyd's behind played a big part in Rangers finding themselves in front late on but Gers assistant boss McCoist pointed out that the man he regards as Scotland's greatest ever strikerwas notorious for a similar tactic.He said: "Arguably the greatest centre-forward our country has ever produced had a larger than normal derriere, if you like."I wasn't talking about me, and I know it's quite easy for you to make that mistake! I was talking about the best. If you use your bahookie, then fair enough."It's a great goal. I was speaking to the boys before the Hibs game, saying the lad Anthony Stokes has scored a couple of great goals this season and has used his body well."I've not seen it again but my initial reaction was that Boydy got his chance by using his body really well."People like Boydy only need half a yard to get his shot away. Turning people and holding people off is very important and I thought he did it very well."Once he gets himself in that position, you know there is a better chance than not that he'll finish it."While most of the 31,000 crowd at Ibrox feared the tie was heading for extra-time, McCoist was optimistic Rangers would do the job in 90 minutes.He said: "It's always a possibility but I won't lie to you, I felt quite confident that we might nick one."The most important thing from our point of view is that we were pushing forward and we were doing it with caution. I felt our discipline was very good at pushing forward."But, despite claiming the decisive goal tonight, he feels it would be unfair to always rely on Boyd to dig Rangers out of trouble.He said: "I don't think it's fair to put the pressure on Kris like that. He is always capable of scoring a goal but you always have to remain confident you will get a goal from somewhere and I wouldn't say it would be Kris all the time. But he does chip in with more than his fair share."Saints boss MacPherson said: "It's always difficult when Boyd gets into that position because he can get his backside in there and protect it with his body."It was always going to be difficult here at Ibrox but I thought we were comfortable for long periods and had chances but you need a break."The Buddies boss is now sweating over the fitness of Jack Ross after the full-back was injured in a collision with Kyle Lafferty.MacPherson said: "He will have an X-ray tonight and then we will know the extent of the injury. The X-ray will be on the area at the bottom of his leg. There could be some bone damage but the X-ray will clarify that."

Source: Team_Talk