Celtic boasters claim Rangers are rotten but Big Phil is going to make this lot ill – Ibrox Hotline takeover

A drab draw against Dinamo didn’t exactly electrify the travelling Celtic support in Zagreb.

But it certainly charged up the callers rushing to have their say on the Hotline. Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, was first to dial in as he said: “After a hard fought draw in Europe’s elite competition, you have to say a record of played six games and lost just once is more than satisfying. There are definitely no easy games in the Champions League and after beating Young Boys, Brendan Rodgers will relish the chance of pitting his wits against a top class Aston Villa side.”

Gordon Ashley, Ayr, added: “Another good point on the road and a healthy wedge of cash in the bank after drawing with the champions of Croatia. The money we make out of this if we make the play-offs is going to be eye watering, Caller George Wilson should think of this as Spurs’ B team run down the tunnel at Ibrox in the Mickey Mouse Battle of Britain, with half the country unaware it's even on.”

Theo Hodelet, Bishopton, emailed in: "So Rodgers says disappointment at drawing against Dinamo shows how far his team have come. I’d say they have hit rock bottom with two away points out of nine. That’s a pretty low bar if he is happy with that. How the Celtic fans put up with this guff from Rodgers beggars belief!”

Rangers fan Chris Lowe, Yoker, said: “With Celtic only managing two away group stage wins in 32 years since the Champions League started, is it any wonder they’re celebrating a draw against a team Dunfermline would have given a game to? The Rangers team they say has no tangible assets have won in France, Spain and Sweden in the last year. I suppose, winning away in Europe isn’t for everyone…”

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “Far from a good performance from