Celtic accused of transfer mediocrity but bullish Hotline caller claims they are still a class apart from Rangers

Nicolas Kuhn is checking into Glasgow to become Celtic’s first signing of the transfer window.

But the Hotline isn’t convinced with the dealings at Parkhead as yet as the halfway mark of this month's market term is passed. Boss Brendan Rodgers has spoken for weeks about the need for more quality to step inside the building and our callers aren’t sure he’s getting it.

David Bryce, Troon, said: “I am certain that Kuhn will not be any better than any of the current wingers. He is not getting good reviews in Austria, where the level is quite poor. It’s time that Mark Lawwell answered some serious questions. Why are we stockpiling players? It appears madcap to me and plenty of other supporters. The amount of money these guys are wasting on mediocre players is absolutely absurd.” Alan Tenant, Bridgeton, added: “Kuhn might be alright, but we need over-ready first picks who are going to go into the side and do damage and Celtic have a couple of weeks left to get this right or they are putting the title at risk.”

Paul Price, Glasgow, has no concerns for his club, however, as he said: “Celtic are different class in comparison to Rangers in regards to trophies won over the last decade. I will try to put it in layman’s terms. If my granny had a set of b***s, she wouldn’t be my granny. I can tell you Celtic will still be number one in Scotland in the next decade.”

Liam Birney got it tight from Gordon Black yesterday over his counting regarding the title race and Paul Jenkins, Falkirk, joined the pile-on. He said: “I don’t think arithmetic was Liam Birney’s strong point at school. He states another two points from the Old Firm games would only bring Rangers level with Celtic. Has he forgotten Celtic would also have four points less if