Mccall says underdogs have ‘puncher’s chance’ of knocking out Ibrox giants

Ayr United manager Ian Mccall reckons that his side have a ‘puncher’s chance’ of beating Rangers at Ibrox tonight in their Betfred Cup quarter-final.

Mccall explained: “No-one expects us to do anything and we will go there knowing that we are underdogs but knowing we can spring a surprise as we are a side that can score goals. That gives us a chance, a ‘puncher’s chance’, of doing something.”

“We have been in a couple of cup quarter-finals during my time here and not won through to the next stage. It would be great to do that but I know Rangers are a side full of good players who can hurt you with their pace.” Mccall, pictured, added: “We know that it will be tough to win through but we are going to Ibrox with confidence after a good win at Alloa at the weekend. That win took us back to top spot in the Championship and our second-half display was up there with the best I have seen from the players.”

The Honest Men met the Ibrox side in the Scottish Cup back in February and lost 6-1, however Mccall does not read too much into that game as he was not there and he had to field a side minus six experienced players due to injury.

He said: “I had to undergo an operation on an eye problem a couple of days before that tie. I was not allowed to go due to doctor’s orders and I had to watch it at home. We made a terrific start when we scored early however it then became painful viewing in a number of ways afterwards.

“That can happen against big teams especially when you are missing a lot of experience and it will not form any part of our discussions for this game.”

Chris Higgins misses out through an ankle injury but former Aberdeen defender Daniel Harvie is available after suspension.