Brendan Rodgers has Celtic diehard spewing as Hotline warned of looming disaster with Irishman at helm

Brave Danilo ended up in hospital but the Brazilian’s goal against St Johnstone ensured under-pressure Rangers boss Michael Beale was spared another trip to the panic station.

The striker is facing a lay-off after bursting his cheekbone in a collision with Saints stopper Liam Gordon. But his opener in the Light Blues 2-0 win at McDiarmid helped lift the pressure of his beleaguered boss. Gordon Ferguson, Kilwinning, called to praise the former Feyenoord ace as he said: “A few questions have been asked of Rangers’ new signings but I think Danilo’s commitment and bravery in scoring maybe shows Michael Beale does have an eye for a player.

“If the rest match that bravery rangers will be fine. Here’s to a quick and healthy recovery for Danilo.” Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, added: “Good result for Rangers at Perth and a far better looking balance in defence. Shame about Danilo but everyone else needs to step up to the plate. I was disappointed after losing to Celtic but Beale needs a chance.”

Trevor McDonald, Ballymena, emailed in to say: “I hope that now after Saturday we won't hear any further moaning from Gers fans. The biggest thing was the three points, clean sheet and the confidence Michael Beale and his team can take from the result. Now let's put the doubts behind us and look towards Thursday’s game with Real Betis.”

Cameron Hall, Edinburgh, took issue with the Gers line-up as he said: “Well, there was only one SPFL team that didn’t play a single Scottish player at any point on Saturday. I suppose that might partly explain why a lot of their fans seem to prefer the English national anthem to the Scottish one.”

Celtic got their breakthrough against Dundee after David Turnbull converted a spot-kick he’d won for Brendan