ALLY McCOIST and Fred MacAulay will kick-off Scotland’s World Cup build-up by reviving their 90s TV double act for a one-off stage show.
Footie legend Ally and stand-up comedian Fred hosted the favored McCoist and MacAulay on BBC Scotland for three seasons from 1997.
But the climax was their show which got here from Paris in 1998 earlier than Scotland performed within the World Cup curtain-raiser in opposition to Brazil.
Now they’re reuniting for ‘McCoist and MacAulay Live – World Cup Special’ at Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo in May to mark Scotland making it to the video games in North America for the primary time in 28 years.
Rangers and Scotland hero Ally, 63, mentioned: “We’re very a lot trying ahead to our huge day coming up.
“It’s been a protracted very long time – the perfect a part of a very long time – however we had quite a lot of enjoyable final time so we are able to’t wait to do all of it once more.
“It’s a huge moment for Scotland, and for the national team, so we’ve got some big plans up our sleeves to ensure we have a night to remember.”
Broadcasting from the Eiffel Tower, the duo’s World Cup show featured Ewan McGregor and Ulrika Jonsson, alongside with the late Tartan Army villain Jimmy Hill and actor Richard Wilson.
Fred, 69, added: “Anytime I’m with Ally, the frequent denominator is laughter – he makes me snort and I like to suppose I make him snort.
“So we’re trying ahead to reuniting with some unimaginable visitors to have a good time this huge milestone for the nation, and for the soccer team.
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“The expertise of taking McCoist & MacAulay to Paris in 1998 and being a part of the World Cup environment was unforgettable.
“It’s been over a quarter of a century since the last one, so you better catch us this time because there’s no reunion in 25 years time.”
*McCoist and MacAulay Live – World Cup Special takes place on May 15 on the SEC Armadillo. For tickets go to: sec.co.uk
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