SCOTTISH boss legend Craig Brown reckons Rangers can muscle in on cup silverware this season after Ally McCoist's summer signing splurge.

The former Scotland coach has looked on in admiration as seven players have joined the Ibrox club, with the majority having SPL experience.

Brown admits that McCoist, who starred for him in the dark blue of Scotland during his eight-year tenure as national boss, will prioritise the Second Division title.

But he believes that such is the quality of the new arrivals that the Ibrox men will be a clear and present danger in both major domestic cup competitions and red-hot Ramsdens Cup favourites.

Brown said: "I have been very impressed with the signings Ally has made so far.

"Any manager will tell you that the league is always going to be his priority but with the quality Rangers have brought in I think they will be a threat in both the major cup competitions.

"There will also be a determination in these tournaments to improve on last season and that, combined with the quality of player that has come in, will make Rangers formidable opposition in both the Scottish Cup and the Scottish Communities League Cup.

"I have to say that Ally, in my opinion, has made some very astute signings and all of these players have great top level experience and are established among the best players in the SPL."

Having bossed an Aberdeen side that regularly saw Brown attempt to nullify the talents of the likes of Jon Daly and Nicky Law, the 72-year-old has no doubt that both men will prove a huge hit.

He said: "Ally has obviously looked to add both in terms of experience and quality and you look at Jon Daly and he will provide both of these and of course he can play in more than one position.

"So whether he is playing up front or at the centre of the defence he will be a formidable proposition."

Brown continued: "Nicky Law was one of the best midfielders in the SPL last season and played a big part in Motherwell's push for second and both players are good professionals who will fit in well at the club, I'm sure.

"Of course I know both Stevie Smith and Richard Foster well from having them up at Aberdeen. They are both great young professionals who will give Rangers a lot in terms of their flexibility and the fact they are both good footballers.

"What Ally has done this summer is sign some of the best domestic talent available. Rangers look very solid for the new season."