Petrofac Training Cup: Rangers boss Ally McCoist will not resign despite Alloa defeat

Rangers manager Ally McCoist insists he will not walk away from his job despite seeing Alloa inflict another humiliating defeat on his side.

The part-time Wasps stormed back from two goals down with just 17 minutes remaining to win the Petrofac Training Cup semi-final at the Indodrill Stadium 3-2.

Greig Spence's double either side of Ryan McCord's leveller cancelled out goals from Kenny Miller and Dean Shiels as Alloa claimed their first victory over Rangers.

The defeat - combined with the recent loss to Hearts which leaves Rangers nine points adrift in the battle for automatic promotion back to the top-flight - piled the pressure on McCoist.

The 52-year-old hit out at his players' lack of professionalism but insists he will not give in to the fans questioning his leadership.

Sloppy

Asked if he was considering resignation, he said: "No I'm too concentrated on the game here.

"My decision is to look at the performance tonight, particularly after we went 2-0 up, then sit down with the boys and go through it.

"It won't be a pleasant meeting but it has to be done and it will be done.

"We got what we deserved. We took our eye of the ball and lost some really sloppy goals.

"We were aware how difficult it would be after coming here earlier in the season and them holding us to a 1-1 draw. They then hit us with a late equaliser at Ibrox.

"It is not as if we didn't know what to expect. But the real disappointing thing is that after being 2-0 up, we couldn't see the game out.

"I didn't say an awful lot after the game - I will save that for the next few days.

"I'm not sure if there was a lack of character but there was certainly a lack of professionalism to see the game out from a great position. We should be able to see the game out.

"We switched off at a couple of crosses. We lost men at attacks, we turned our back on set-plays. They were allowed to take a quick throw for the second.

"It's about professionalism - taking responsibility to do your job."

Disappointment

There were angry words from Rangers fans when the full-time whistle blew and McCoist added: "I share their disappointment.

"They are entitled to a few choice comments. But there is a long way to go in the season and we will fight tooth and nail to get the club back to where we belong."

Alloa will now play Livingston in the final in April and boss Barry Smith paid tribute to his illness and injury-hit side.

He said: "It's a massive achievement for the club, the players and myself.

"I thought we were excellent in the first half but to come from 2-0 down to win 3-2 was exceptional.

"We had nine players missing but the boys who came in were excellent.

"It's massive for the club to get to a cup final - and to put Rangers out on the way there. I don't look into a lot of facts, but it's great to be the first Alloa manager to beat Rangers."