'I was rooming with David Moyes and said to Moyesy, "Don't open that door until I'm out of the bedroom". I remember running out and heading for safety': Ally McCoist recalls mischevious story from playing with Everton manager in Scotland youth team

McCoist recounts a memorable early encounter with Moyes in Monaco, where he played a prank on Walter Smith, locking him out of the hotel room. Despite the initial fun, the situation turned dicey when McCoist realized the consequences, highlighting a mix of youthful mischief and eventual lessons learned.

Reflecting on their shared experiences, McCoist stated, 'It was the first time we'd met he was a coach with Andy Roxburgh, I was 16 and thought...to lull Walter onto the balcony of my hotel room. It was amusing at first, but the consequences made me pay for it later!'

The bond between McCoist and Moyes developed during their youth careers, as McCoist noted the importance of their experiences under Walter Smith, mentioning, 'I later enjoyed seven years playing under Walter at Rangers, showing how formative those years were for me in my development as a player.'

Both McCoist and Moyes have seen successful careers in football, with McCoist reminiscing about the early days that shaped their paths, emphasizing the values they learned from their time with the Scotland U18 squad and coaching legends like Smith.

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