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There''s never been a better time to be a Scotland fan. As the Scottish national team gears up for the European Championships, Ally McCoist will be following the Tarten Army around Germany in the hopes of a major heist. Ally will take the reader on an adventure across Germany, becoming the most hilarious tour guide you can imagine. When he''s not in the Bierhalle or eating bratwurst, Ally will look back at his own career and the times he was on tour with Rangers and Scotland. With a sharp wit, Coisty recounts the outrageous escapade and laugh-out-loud moments that peppered his time on the road with Rangers and the Scottish national team. From infamous pranks pulled on his teammates to the unforgettable mishaps that unfolded in far-flung hotels and training grounds, McCoist leaves no stone unturned in this tale of camaraderie and chaos. As the Scottish national team gears up for the European Championships, McCoist provides expert analysis with a comedic twist, offering predictions and insights guaranteed to leave readers in stitches. McCoist also offers heartfelt reflections on the enduring friendships forged during his time in the game and the unbreakable bond shared by teammates. Hilarious and heart-warming, Ally''s Tales promises to be a celebration of Scotland.
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Perhaps Scotland's best-known footballer, Ally McCoist MBE, has experienced highly successful careers as both as a player and manager. Ally began his playing career at St. Johnstone, playing there for a while before moving to Sunderland. Returning to Scotland two years after joining Sunderland, Ally signed for Rangers, a move that would see him over time become the club's record goal-scorer with 355 goals.
Ally also holds numerous other records for the club, including number of league goals scored, number of Scottish League Cup goals scored and most goals scored in European competitions. McCoist also featured heavily in Scottish international football during his career, gaining 61 caps and scoring 19 goals in the process.
Towards the end of his playing career, McCoist started his media career. Between 1996 and 2007, he was a team captain on the BBC sports quiz A Question of Sport. He is currently TalkSport's Sports Breakfast host, as well as working with TNT Sports on their Champions League coverage as well as commentating on the World Cup and Euros for ITV.
In 2023, he won Best Pundit at the Sports Journalism Awards.
