Incendiary Rangers claim about who Celtic REALLY are sets Hotline ablaze as next manager favourite warned off Ibrox

It's the hope that kills you. And followers of Rangers are wallowing in misery this Monday morning. Yes, the takeover is inbound but impatient fans want dates and a clear roadmap for the future.

Following their Europa League quarter final defeat to Athletic Bilbao, it's clear fans are running out of patience with Celtic standing on the brink of a 13th title in the past 14 seasons and a sixth Treble in the past nine years. A regular with a bee in his bonnet kicked us off. Bud Hay, Dumfries, said: "Well that will be it all over again for the Rangers, there will be no bragging what they are going to do they are going for the magnificent seven without a win at home they will not be playing 'Simply the Best', they should play 'Help' by the Beatles.



Celtic should play it as they are simply the best. better than all the rest." A nothing match? No claim annoys our regular more as the upcoming encounter between Glasgow's big two reportedly means more than ever.

Denis Bruce, Bishopbriggs, said: "There are supporters saying that the match at Ibrox on the 4th May is no more than a dead rubber. "No Old Firm is a dead rubber with bragging rights and pride at stake. It will be a massive game as it is a day of reckoning for both Rangers and Rodgers with the result being either a self-proclaimed vindication of Rangers' superiority over Celtic or a rampant restoration of Rodgers' record over Rangers "So sparks will fly on that day and the match officials will be put to the test of keeping a tight grip over that game, which otherwise could get out of control.

" A returning hero? Not so fast says one punter who craves something fresh from the Rangers takeover. Frank Jackson emailed: "Given the headlines regarding the next Rangers manager. Take note that Steven Gerrard should never be in contention.

"Last time he slipped out of Glasgow for what he called a bigger challenge. Do not want him back." Will the Dandie's have their day? Well, those who watched their attritional victory over Hearts reckon the only shot those in red will have will if they send Celtic to sleep.

Bill Lockerbie, Northampton, said: I nearly laughed when I read Jimmy Thelin stating that he's going all out to win the Scottish Cup. Did he not watch his team in the debacle of a semi final or watch the Champions demolish the Saints? "Having bored their fans to death attempting to entertain against 10 men for most of the match and with fewer shots on goal than Rangers have won trophies this season, how on earth does he consider winning the final? "I suggest they resort to their usual tactics, bags of cement and a truckload of breeze blocks and breakout once or twice." Ticket prices have been in the news and Dundee United have been warned to know their role.

Jimmy Murray, Edinburgh , said: "Dundee Utd have a cheek trying to rip off Celtic fans. If it had been Rangers it would have been the same. When are these provincial clubs going to realise if it wasn’t for Celtic and Rangers fans filling their stadiums they wouldn’t exist.

" John Caw, emailed: "Hearts' Cammy Devlin should wear a snorkel when he’s playing for Hearts as he spends more time diving to the floor . An Aussie who is always Down Under." The patter never stops – even during the holidays.

Paul McArdle, Greenock, joked: "I heard Rangers gave out Easter Eggs to their fans yesterday but there were no cups." Arthur Wylie, Aberdeen, let off steam. He said: I heard over the weekend that England would be allowed FIVE entries into next season's Champions League.

This is ridiculous. The competition is called the Champions League which indicates that it is only for the Champions of each country plus the defending winners from the previous year's tournament. "The only explanation for this is greed.

The rich clubs get richer and the poor clubs get poorer. The present set up is stupid where approximately 20 clubs take part in a league playing about 6 games. Let's get back to the old format which was better.

" We have bad news for you, Arthur, it will be six if Tottenham or Manchester United win the Europa League..