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SIR ALEX FERGUSON believes Ally McCoist did a ‘fantastic’ job during his three-year spell as Rangers manager.

During his tenure, McCoist led the Light Blues to two successive titles in League Two and League One as the club continued to struggle with off-field problems.

But McCoist's bid to lead Rangers to a third straight promotion faltered and after a number of poor performances and results, he left his position last December and was placed on gardening leave.

With a new board in place and new manager Mark Warburton and assistant Davie Weir at the helm, Rangers have made an encouraging start to the new season, winning their first four games of the new campaign.

But ex-Manchester United boss Ferguson has defended McCoist and insists the Light Blues legend’s time in charge shouldn’t be criticised.

Speaking to Radio Clyde, Ferguson, who played 41 times for Rangers, said: “I don’t know Mark Warburton but he has come with a great resume from his job at Brentford, he done a fantastic job down there.

“He has got the experience of being at Rangers with David Weir, I think that is a good combination. They have had a fantastic start.

“There was a lot of criticism pointed towards Ally McCoist during his time at Rangers.

“You know something, I thought Ally McCoist did a fantastic job under undue pressure and no-one, unless they have been in that position, knows exactly how hard it was.

“I have no criticism about Ally McCoist. I am pleased that Rangers are looking to step forward from the bad experiences of a few years.”

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