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In a week where the Glasgow gloom typically settles over Ibrox, Ally McCoist found himself in a rare state of total footballing euphoria following Rangers’ 1–0 Europa League victory over Ludogorets on January 22, 2026.
​While the narrow scoreline might suggest a tight affair, McCoist was left “utterly blown away” by a performance he described as the most complete he has ever witnessed from a Rangers star. Speaking on talkSPORT, the legendary striker admitted he had never seen a player “get absolutely everything right” on the pitch quite like Mohamed Diomande did during the clash.
​Diomande, who netted the decisive goal in the 33rd minute, was the heartbeat of Danny Röhl’s side. His display went far beyond his clinical left-footed finish; he dictated the tempo, broke up play with surgical precision, and transitioned the ball with a 100% success rate that left McCoist speechless.
​”I’ve watched a lot of football in my time, but that was a masterclass in modern midfield play,” McCoist raved. “The positioning, the weight of pass, the timing of the tackle—he didn’t put a foot wrong for 90 minutes. It was perfection.”
​Though Rangers’ Europa League campaign has been a struggle, this seventh straight win in all competitions signals a turning point under Röhl, with Diomande firmly established as the “immovable object” at the center of the revolution.
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