Advocaat’s ‘sympathy’ for McLeish

FORMER Rangers manager Dick Advocaat admits feeling “sympathy” for under-fire Alex McLeish as his successor at Ibrox continues the fight to save his job.

McLeish took over from the Dutchman in December 2001 when Advocaat stood down to become Director of Football before eventually leaving Glasgow to concentrate fully on his second spell as Holland boss.

Despite winning seven trophies since taking over from Advocaat, speculation continues to mount concerning McLeish's future as Rangers find themselves already 10 points behind Celtic in the league.