Aberdeen named biggest Celtic title threat as cheeky Hotline caller declares Rangers rebuild a write-off

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."

Mark Hendry, Glasgow, asked: “Am I the only Celtic supporter who is annoyed by David Bryce’s consistently negative attitude? He could do a lot worse than get behind the players and the team. Just saying." Right on cue, David Bryce, Troon, emailed: "It would be sheer folly if Celtic did not sign David Turnbull on a new contract. He is the most talented midfielder at the club and deserves a run in the team. McGregor and Hatate are playing poorly and it’s time Turnbull was given his chance." George McCallum, Falkirk, said: "I see Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton will be working together with