Davies gives backing to McCoist

Rangers were dumped out of the Scottish Cup by Dundee United on Sunday, while Gers find themselves one point adrift of arch rivals Celtic in the SPL title race having played an extra game.

The Scottish champions' financial problems have been well-documented with McCoist losing star striker Nikica Jelavic to Everton before the January transfer window closed.

Former Motherwell, Preston and Nottingham Forest boss Davies believes the Light Blues tactician is doing his best under 'very difficult' circumstances.

Break

"Give him a break - that's what I say," explained Davies. "He's working under very difficult circumstances and he is doing his best.

"He is also working under circumstances that are out of his control. So the message is to give him a break.

"At every club, three things happen. One, the board deals with finances and provides the finances for the manager and staff.

"You've then got the middle-men who negotiate the contracts to get the players in.

"Then the staff come in and take care of the players and do the best they can with the resources provided."