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Rangers hero Ally McCoist broke my leg on Australia pub crawl – I feared my career was OVER

EVER since the idea of writing my autobiography came about, I’ve been dreading this aspect of it — the true story of how I broke my leg. But it’s been 40 years since the incident and I’m pretty sure enough…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 7:09 PM
Rangers hero Ally McCoist broke my leg on Australia pub crawl – I feared my career was OVER
Key Things to Know
  • Bobby Williamson revealed Ally McCoist broke his leg during a 1984 Rangers tour in Australia.
  • Williamson took the blame for the incident, describing it as a drunken altercation.
  • The Rangers squad had been granted an evening off by manager Jock Wallace.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Rangers player Bobby Williamson has revealed in his autobiography that teammate Ally McCoist broke his leg during a team tour in Australia at the end of the 1983-84 season. Williamson stated the incident occurred during a drunken night out, taking full responsibility for what happened between the two players.

Manager Jock Wallace had granted the Rangers squad an evening pass while visiting Brisbane and Surfers Paradise. Williamson recounted being separated from the main group alongside McCoist, Craig Paterson, and Ally Dawson while searching for another venue before the accidental clash occurred.

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