Celtic and Rangers fans call remarkable truce in Hotline war as rivals unite in Battle of Britain fight

Let's start with some nice stuff.

Yes, Celtic may have left Villa Park on Wednesday night on the wrong end of a beating but a ballsy Battle of Britain performance from Brendan Rodgers and his players was deemed enough for significant praise to be thrown Celtic’s way. If that’s not your particular bag then simply skip to the end. There’s plenty of the other, not so gushing stuff in there too.

First up Parkhead fan Stephen Mulhearn, Dumbarton, made a serious point. He said: “The importance of Cameron Carter-Vickers was emphasised once more against Villa. The positive for me though was Adam Idah producing a fabulous performance and showing there is life after Kyogo. I’m looking forward to a mouthwatering tie going head to head with hopefully Real Madrid in what promises to be an unbelievable fixture.”

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, added: “What a game at Villa Park - a great spectacle. I thought it was going to be Dortmund all over again after five mins but Celtic showed great character to get back level at half-time. Villa were the better team and deserved their win but a glamour tie awaits and it’s been a great campaign. Although let’s be honest we won’t progress any further.”

Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, agreed: “What looked like a re-run of Dortmund after the first few minutes actually turned into a good showing for Celtic against an excellent Villa side - with three of our main players missing.

"An absolute battering was eventually turned more of a bloodied nose with Idah’s much needed two goals. This team is definitely maturing in Europe.”

And Ayr’s Gordon Ashley took a wider view saying: “Rivalries aside, although defeats for the Glasgow teams, a proud performance by both. Rangers came up against a Man Utd team who are