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Ally McCoist shortlisted for major award as Rangers legend urges fans to vote for him
He will go head-to-head with one of his radio pals
ALLY McCOIST is no stranger to winning awards.
From being famously one of the only players in world football to win the European Golden Show back-to-back, to being named Scotland's footballer of the year and taking the crown for BBC Scotland's Sports Personality of the year in 1992.
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The Rangers legend picked up his fair share of gongs during his playing days.
And not much has changed since he swapped the pitch for TV and radio studios.
In 2023 the much loved footie personality was named pundit of the year for his work on outlets such as talkSPORT, ITV and BT Sport.
He was in the running for the same gong last year but scooped bronze instead, with Ian Wright taking home the trophy.
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Now the Ibrox icon has another coveted prize in his sights.
But surprisingly this one isn't anything to do with his broadcasting career.
The former Rangers and Scotland striker has in fact received recognition in a new field altogether.
McCoist, 62, could find himself taking home the award for the Sports Entertainment Book of Year following the success of his novel Dear Scotland.
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Released last October, the book is not your usual autobiography as it purely focuses on his travels 'on the road with the Tartan Army'.
McCoist, who scored 19 goals in 61 appearances for the national team isn't just one of the country's greatest ever players.
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He's one of Scotland's biggest supporters.
His love for the game and Scotland shows throughout the book as he shares some of his hilarious and most memorable experiences cheering on the Tartan Army.
And it's been well received by the public, having been named as one of six novels shortlisted for this particular award.
Radio pal Jeff Stelling is also in the running with his book called Saturday Afternoon Fever, while David Squires' Chaos in the Box: Chronicles from Modern Football is the only other footie novel listed.
And taking to social media today, McCoist pleaded with his fans to vote for him.
He wrote on X: "I’m delighted that my book, DEAR SCOTLAND has been shortlisted for the @charlestyrwhitt @sportsbookawards for the Sports Entertainment Book of the Year.
"The winner is decided by a public vote, so I’d love for you to support my book by voting at http://sportsbookawards.com/vote. #CTSBA25."
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