Steve Macsherry: Last News

Celtic fans hailed the performance of their side in the Champions League classic with Atletico Madrid. But it would appear those who called the Hotline have had enough of the Green Brigade.

Ally McCoist used to unite fans north of the border with his goalscoring exploits for Scotland but his criticism of supporters for booing God Save the King has created a deep divide on the Hotline.

Brendan Rodgers finally discovered what it feels like to lose a domestic cup tie as Celtic boss after Kilmarnock completed a stunning two-week Old Firm double.

James Forrest's testimonial continued to be a Hotline talking point as the minutes tick down to the real stuff starting. Arrin Geddes, Irvine, said: "It’s easy for The Green Brigade to boycott James Forrest’s testimonial when you’re paying £22 for a ticket but some of that money was going to club charities and I hope they think about that when they’re standing outside Celtic Park with their collection buckets. Maybe they should have had their protest on Saturday." Steve McSherry, Uddingston, said: "Having watched the James Forrest testimonial against Bilbao, I am happy with the squad going into the new season. I do however, predict a challenge from Aberdeen who have had a busy transfer window. Having said that, we are miles ahead of the rest and will win the league with ease. It’s Europe where we need to make our mark." Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, said: "James Forrest is two short of overtaking the great Lisbon Lion Bobby Lennox as the most decorated Celtic player trophy winner and James should take a leaf out of Frankie Dettori the jockey/trainer and auction them off for charity, as no point keeping them in a cupboard gathering dust."

Heralded Ange Postecoglou is the man of the moment at Celtic Park after leading his team to two-in-a-row. And the Hoops faithful just hope that moment doesn’t prove to be fleeting as the suitors from down south begin to circle.

It's all fun and games with an Old Firm league and cup triple header on the horizon and Rangers boss Mick Beale has hinted at some construction work on his squad regardless of the epic clashes go - but Hoops fans reckon it will be a different kind of building he’ll be doing in a few months if the results go Celtic’s way.