FERNANDO RICKSEN says he's desperate for gardening leave Ibrox exile Ally McCoist to be allowed to attend his benefit match.
The stricken Dutch ace will be guest of honour at a legends game at Ibrox this Sunday as he fights Motor Neurone Disease.
Ricksen was disappointed to learn former Ibrox manager McCoist may not be allowed to attend the game because he isn't allowed to go to Ibrox under the terms of his gardening leave deal with the club.
And he's hoping a compromise can be reached before his big day.
Ricksen said: "Ally McCoist is a great man who has my greatest respect. He is a Rangers legend and all-time goal scorer.
"He has done amazing things for the club as a player and coach.
"If there are problems between Rangers and Ally McCoist then it's between them. This should be settled between them and neither the tribute game or me should be dragged into this.
"The game on Sunday should be a great positive day. A day that will show what it means to be part of the Rangers Family...a Family that helps each other in difficult times.
"I really hope to see Ally McCoist on Sunday at Ibrox. I hope he will come."
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