Ally McCoist and Fred MacAulay announce guests for World Cup live show - including Gordon Strachan and Greg Hemphill

Gordon Strachan and Greg Hemphill are two of the guests who will join Ally McCoist and Fred MacAulay for their live World Cup reunion show in Glasgow. placeholder image
Gordon Strachan and Greg Hemphill are two of the guests who will join Ally McCoist and Fred MacAulay for their live World Cup reunion show in Glasgow. | Getty Images/John Devlin/Martin Shields

Here are all of the special guests set to appear during McCoist and MacAulay’s live World Cup special in Glasgow.

Gordon Strachan, Greg Hemphill and Dougray Scott are among the special guests confirmed for Ally McCoist and Fred MacAulay’s live reunion show in Glasgow this May.

For one night only, the footballer and comedian will bring back their hit 90s show, McCoist and MacAulay Live, for a World Cup special at the SEC Armadillo which will end their 27 year hiatus.

Taking place in May, less than a month before Scotland’s first match of the tournament, other guests include the likes of Clare Grogan and Gregor Townsend, who will join the duo onstage for chats, laughs, and stories, as well as World Cup predictions.

Here is everything you need to know about McCoist and MacAulay live, including every special guest and if you can still get tickets.

When is McCoist and MacAulay’s Glasgow live show?

Ally McCoist and Fred MacAulay will take to the stage at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow from 6.30pm on Friday, May 15.

McCoist and MacAulay Live: Who are the special guests?

As well as those already mentioned, there are a few more special guests who will appear during McCoist and MacAulay Live.

That includes Gregory’s Girl stars Clare Grogan and John Gordon Sinclair, Still Game co-creator Greg Hemphill and singer-songwriter Nathan Evans, who will perform live.

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Here are all of the guests who have been confirmed so far:

  • Clare Grogan
  • Dougray Scott
  • Greg Hemphill
  • Gregor Townsend
  • Gordon Strachan
  • John Gordon Sinclair
  • Nathan Evans

McCoist and MacAulay said: “We’re delighted to announce our line-up of special guests for our big reunion with some of our pals from across sport, music, film and TV joining us.

“It’s shaping up to be a fantastic night celebrating Scottish culture as we look ahead to the big games - we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane with the likes of Gordon Strachan, Clare Grogan and Dougray Scott looking back on our memories of Scotland’s last World Cup campaign.

“Plus, music from our pal Nathan Evans and chatting about expectations for this year with Greg Hemphill, John Gordon Sinclair and Gregor Townsend. We can’t wait - see you there!”

During McCoist and MacAulay’s last World Cup preview show in 1998, which was broadcast live from the Eiffel Tower, previous guests included stars Ewan McGregor and Ulrika Jonsson, footballer Jimmy Hill and actor Richard Wilson.

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Can I still get tickets?

Yes, there are still tickets remaining for McCoist and MacAulay Live - World Cup Special.

Tickets can be purchased from the SEC website or Ticketmaster. Here’s how much they will cost before fees:

  • Stalls and front circle: £50
  • Rear circle £40
  • Gallery: £27.50

There is a limit of 6 tickets per person, with only those aged 16 or older permitted inside the venue.

The event is one of several which will take place at the SEC to celebrate Scotland’s return to the World Cup, alongside the three “Our Moment” nights which have been billed at Scotland’s biggest watch party.

You can find out more about McCoist and MacAulay Live - World Cup Special here.

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