Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes has shared his delight after old pal Ally McCoist was awarded an OBE.
The experienced manager played alongside McCoist at Rangers and hailed his former team-mate after his recognition.
McCoist was awarded the OBE on Wednesday, October 2 for services to football and broadcasting.
Such a proud moment for myself and my family, I am humbled to be receiving my OBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle today. Thank you for all the support and messages it means so much. Did we speak about @AVFCOfficial ?? That’s between the Prince and I 😉 pic.twitter.com/QDCZZhbA2f
— Ally McCoist (@Ally_McCoist9) October 2, 2024
The Prince of Wales presented McCoist with the honour at Windsor Castle.
McCoist said of the occasion on social media site X: "Such a proud moment for myself and my family, I am humbled to be receiving my OBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle today.
"Thank you for all the support and messages it means so much. Did we speak about @AVFCOfficial ?? That’s between the Prince and I."
McInnes was chuffed to see old pal McCoist recognised as he branded the OBE "well deserved".
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“I messaged him this morning and had a wee text conversation with him," said McInnes. “My son was going down to London last night and Cosity’s family were on the same flight.
“A brilliant moment for him. I was at Rangers with him when he got the MBE, so it’s taken a while for him to get his OBE, but it’s well deserved.
“He’s a very popular guy and it’s a big day for him, I’m delighted for him.”
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