McAllister hoping for Rangers triumph but Well 'will have say'
Gary McAllister formed part of Steven Gerrard's backroom team at Rangers [SNS] Gary McAllister is hoping for a Rangers triumph in a Scottish Premiership title race that will "go right to the wire" - but he expects his former side Motherwell "to have a big say". The ex-Scotland midfielder was part of Steven Gerrard's backroom team when the Ibrox club last won Scotland's top flight five years ago. Danny Rohl's men are currently just one point behind leaders Hearts, with Celtic three points off the summit in third.
"Everybody's paying attention to it because it's a three-horse race and not just two teams fighting for it," McAllister told BBC Scotland. "I think Derek McInnes has done an amazing job. Hearts are not going away.
They've had a good lead, they're still in front, and Celtic never go away. "I think it'll go right to the wire. Obviously, having worked at Rangers with Steven and winning the last title to make it 55, I would like to see Rangers get 56.
" Rangers' post-split schedule kicks off with the visit of Motherwell at Ibrox on Sunday (15:00 BST). Former Liverpool player McAllister started his playing career at Fir Park and has been impressed with Jens Berthel Askou's side this term. Many have predicted Askou's men will influence the title race with their ability to take points off the top three, and McAllister agrees.
"My old club here, Motherwell, they're going to have a big say because they've played some wonderful football this season," he added. "I've been really impressed by them. They've fallen away a wee bit, but they've got a big say in where the title's going to end up.