Celtic Brendan bashers told to quit their whinging on the Hotline and roll out red carpet for returning boss

Brendan Rodgers will take a stroll down Paradise Way as he prepares to return as Celtic boss and he's already won over some fans.

A mixed bag of a Hotline also has Scotland boss Steve Clarke taking the plaudits for the current feel-good factor for the national side. George McCallum said: "I am old school and supported my football team for 60 years and I believe you should never return to a previous employer but I am willing to give Rodgers a second go at managing my football team and see what transpires."

Michael Emonds, Northampton, said: "The Hotline’s biggest whinger Jimmy Murray isn’t renewing his season ticket at Celtic Park, what a great result for the people sitting next to him, if the moaning he does on the Hotline is anything to go by what’s he like verbally? He’s predicted doom and gloom for the last umpteen years and never been right once, I hope he keeps up the nonsense as I’m taking screenshots of all his posts and someday I could have a best seller of football nonsensical quotes."

Liam Birney, Paisley, said: "The Green Brigade have brought colour and atmosphere to Paradise in recent years. However, their youthful exuberance has got the better of them with their negative attitude towards Rodgers. We all understand why but need to get behind him and the team as we overtake both Rangers teams trophy haul this season with 117 unshared trophies."

Neil Renton, Edinburgh, said: "I had to laugh at Celtic Park being regarded as the second best stadium in the world for atmosphere. Whoever compiled this clearly didn’t go on one of those nights when the Parkhead side host the likes of Ross County and the majority of fans go in fancy dress as seats."

Cameron Hall, Edinburgh, said: "So, just to clarify,