Brendan Rodgers is pure Celtic box office and rattled Rangers fans capable of only jealous rants – Hotline

It was the Brendan Show on the Hotline as the man with the gleaming smile prepares to win back the hearts and minds of the Celtic fans he jilted four years ago.

The opening credits will roll on Friday when the returning Celtic manager speaks to the media for the first time since his appointment, but it seems like Brendan Rodgers will be the last to speak about the situation as every single call and email on the Hotline got in before him.

Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, emailed: "Having such a high profile manager back in Scottish football is a firework moment in our game. Ange Postecoglou left with a record of winning five out of six trophies so replacing him with someone with a record of seven out of seven is a no brainer. I also think John Kennedy remaining was a key factor in him coming on board and it will be interesting to see if Postecoglou's mantra of 'we never stop' is so successful without his trusted backroom alongside him next season."

Robert McEwan, Mount Vernon, said: "If Celtic had signed a rookie type manager, people would have been on the Hotline slaughtering Celtic and having a laugh. Somehow I don't think those people are laughing now. Dominance continues."

George McCallum emailed: "I do not like the thought of Brendan Rodgers coming back to Celtic but I also think that we will just have to grin and bear it as it will be detrimental to the players and future chances of winning competitions again this season. So I would like to urge true Celtic supporters to get behind the manager and let's see what he will give and not to worry that he may leave if another opportunity rears its ugly head in England as he is bad news there."

Henry Moffat, Stirling, said: "What a fantastic box office signing for Celtic