Ally McCoist has spoken out after his neighbour claimed he lives in fear of the Scotland icon's towering Sycamore trees.
The pundit and ex-Rangers striker has become embroiled in a row with Alan Tyers, who lives next door in a category C-listed building in Renfrewshire.
Mr Tyers, a retired British Airways pilot, insists that the 90-foot-tall trees stop natural light reaching his home and present a genuine hazard.
The neighbour claims he attempted to reach Mr McCoist, requesting the trees be trimmed, but has received no response.
Having exhausted informal channels, Mr Tyers then went to Renfrewshire Council seeking action under high hedge legislation.
The local authority declined his application.
Undeterred, the retired pilot has escalated the matter directly to the Scottish Government through an appeal process.
He told officials that he lives in "real fear" of a tree falling onto his property.
Mr McCoist has responded formally, submitting written representations to Government officials defending the Sycamores.
"These are two, mature, deciduous trees standing over six metres apart," he said.
"They are not managed as a hedge and do not resemble what would ordinarily be understood to be a hedge.
"Their spacing, character and management are inconsistent with hedge planting as described in the guidance."
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The ex-Scotland international argued the application should never have proceeded.
"It is respectfully submitted that the trees do not fall within the statutory definition of a 'high hedge' at all and that the original application should have been refused on that basis alone.
"This appeal should certainly be refused."
Mr McCoist also noted that trimming the trees to comply with hedge height regulations would essentially mean removing them entirely.
"The trees are mature specimens within the curtilage of a category C-listed building and within the Bridge of Weir conservation area," he added.
"The council was entitled to attach weight to their contribution to the character and amenity of the area."
Mr Tyers presented his own case to the Government, declaring: "I should be allowed reasonable enjoyment of my property without the adverse affects of a neighbours' high hedge which had been unmaintained for decades to the point it impacts the enjoyment of my home through blocking light to a bedroom, rear doorway and causing damage and fear of injury."
Council officials explained their initial rejection, noting that after examining the entire site, the trees did not adversely affect reasonable enjoyment of the neighbouring property.
Mr McCoist frequently shares footage from his garden on social media, showcasing wildlife including deer and picturesque sunrise views.
A Scottish Government reporter will deliver a ruling on the appeal in due course.
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