Rangers No2 Ally McCoist denies claims being made about his bust-up with Celtic manager Neil Lennon.

Gers No 2 McCoist has insisted he DIDN'T challenge Celtic rival Lennon to a fight.

McCoist told friends yesterday: "When I saw the papers I could not believe some of the things that were being said about the incident with Neil Lennon.

"The idea I challenged him to a fight on the touchline, or anywhere else, is absurd.

"What I said to him on the touchline was quite simple: 'Stay away from our players'.

"As we were walking up the tunnel once things had calmed down I said to him we could talk about it in his office if he wanted.

"We didn't do that, but met up with the rest of the management teams and he shook my hand then.

"He knows where I was coming from and we'll move on from there."