I went from hating Scott to being his biggest fan

HONEST Cole McKinnon admits he used to HATE Scott Brown when he was a Celtic captain who regularly beat Rangers.

- BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT

But now the midfielder is full of admiration for the Ayr United gaffer - and hopes he becomes a top manager.

The former Ibrox youngster spent the second part of last season on loan at Somerset under former Hoops icon Brown.

As a boyhood Gers supporter, McKinnon viewed him as the enemy when he was embroiled in Old Firm battles. But after working with Brown and ex-Rangers defender Steven Whittaker at Ayr, he’s now a big fan.