Hamilton boss Brian Rice says he welcomes Ally McCoist predicting his side for the relegation play-off this season - because he reckons the Rangers legend is a terrible tipster.
Last week McCoist stated in an interview with Sky Sports that he reckoned either Hamilton or Ross County will suffer automatic relegation from the Premiership.
The Rangers striker went on to say he figured Accies will probably finish in the relegation play-off spot and revealed he'd exchanged texts with Rice on the prospect.
Rice's side are bottom going into the split, sitting a point behind Kilmarnock and two adrift of County.
And he said: "I was having a bit of a laugh with Ally and I said to him to keep tipping us to get beat because he's not the best tipster.
"If he thinks it's between us and Ross County, I'd be worried if I was Kilmarnock then!
"But, seriously, everyone is going to have their opinions and it's going to come down to what teams can handle these games the best.
"There will be some surprises, but we won't look too far ahead and just look to the next game.
"It was just a bit of banter between us and I know our boys will give everything."
Rice's side are idle this weekend due to the international break, but return to competitive action next Saturday when they host St Mirren in the third round of the Scottish Cup.
He added: "The next week we will need to try and rest a few players and get some back.
"We lost Jamie Hamilton last week leading up to the game [with Saints in the league], so we'll see what happens there.
"It's about getting them mentally strong now and physically ready for the cup game."
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