Ally McCoist has laughed off Sir Kenny Dalglish's claims that Rangers are under more pressure than Celtic going into this weekend's Scottish Cup semi-final.
The Lowdown: Dalglish ranks up mind games
The Hoops take on their biggest adversaries at Hampden Park on Sunday afternoon, in what promises to be another nerve-wracking encounter.
Ange Postecoglou's side picked up a massive 2-1 win at Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership earlier this month, pulling six points clear at the top in the process.
That prompted Celtic legend Dalglish to claim that Rangers are under more pressure to get the win this weekend, as he cranked up the mind games.
The Latest: McCoist responds
Speaking on talkSPORT [via The Daily Record], McCoist laughed off his former Scotland colleague's comments, refusing to agree with his opinion:
"I was at the last league game at Ibrox when Celtic won 2-1. Celtic defended really, really well to be honest with you and probably looked more dangerous.
"Rangers have got everything to play for - and so have Celtic! I love the fact we say there's more pressure on Rangers, these games are unbelievable, they really are.
"I can let Kenny off, because he's the best, because he's Kenny!"
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The Verdict: King Kenny is right
In typical Dalglish fashion, he is correct here, without Rangers undoubtedly under more pressure because of the current state of the league table.
If Celtic lose, they will still be the overriding favourites to clinch the title, which would act as a far better achievement than cup glory next month.
On the flip side, defeat for Rangers would hugely increase the chance of them going the entire season without a trophy, giving Hoops fans even more bragging rights after the recent result, especially with a treble still on offer.
In other news, Ange Postecoglou wants a Celtic signing done as soon as possible. Read more here.