Celtic backlash begins as Rangers fans remind rivals 'you're still a minnow even if you swim with sharks' – Hotline

It was either heartbreaking or hilarious depending on which side of the Glasgow divide you reside.

Celtic being dumped out of the Champions League with the last kick of the game against Bayern Munich despite putting on their best continental showing away from home for years will have stung those of a green and white leaning. Rangers fans watching at home loved the late twist and couldn't resist putting the boot in, reminding their rivals second best is nothing. That might be considered bold given their dire domestic position and a Europa League last 16 clash still to come, but self awareness isn't really how the Hotline rolls.

Chris Lowe, Yoker, emailed: "With Bayern treating the game as a training match can we please be spared the nonsense over a nearly result. Two away wins in 33 years in this competition and having never ever won a knockout tie shows you exactly what Celtic bring to the Champions League . If it wasn’t for playing the bottom three teams in a 36-team league they’d have been out months ago. Brugge showed us how good Atalanta are at home."

Alfie Mullin, London, added: "The German sharks teased with the Glesga sticklebacks. There was no other outcome that could've happened. The Germans have more important fish to fry in their league, rather than worrying about minnows like that Glesga mob." Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, had no sympathy. He said: "Despite all the hard luck stories surrounding the game against Bayern, Celtic, once again, are bridesmaids. Bayern were shocking, and Celtic should have beaten them .

William Mercer, Dumfries, demanded perspective: "There needs to be some perspective given to the hype surrounding Celtic's Champions League exploits. They suffered a 7-1thumping, they only won three