Ally McCoist was a prolific marksman for club and country, scoring 405 goals in a footballing career that propelled him to fame as a TV personality, manager and pundit.

Born in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Ally started his professional career at St Johnstone where his talent was quickly evident as he scored 22 goals during his two years in Perth. After catching the eye of several clubs, the young striker spent two seasons south of the border at Sunderland, where he notched nine goals for the struggling Black Cats.

His career really took off when he returned to Scotland and was signed for Rangers by John Greig in 1983. He would remain at Ibrox for the next 15 years, playing in 581 matches and scoring 355 goals to become the club’s highest goalscorer.Super Ally’ helped the Light Blues to ten League Championships, one Scottish Cup and nine League Cups. His exploits in the box saw him crowned Scottish PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 1992 and he became the first player to win the European Golden Boot back to back, in 1992 and 1993.