Celtic diehard spits out breakfast at Rangers claim on Hotline but 49ers have done one thing to please Ibrox legions

The new Rangers board have wasted no time in making changes behind the scenes and the supporters already like what they see.

Recruitment chief Nils Koppen has been shown the door with Dan Purdy coming in from Everton as replacement.

A new boss is imminent and punters hit the Hotline predicting a bright future.

Willie Mercer, Dumfries, said: “I don't think there will be one Rangers supporter who will lament the departure of Koppen. It should instil confidence that the new board knows what they are doing. Anyone who thought that Robin Propper was a centre-half fit for the rigours of our Scottish game, he should be nowhere near the recruitment department of Rangers Football Club.”

Alan Flett emailed: “With the takeover now complete we can now start the process of getting back to where we belong, at the top of the Scottish game? For far too long Celtic have had everything their own way, but hopefully those days are over.

"It's not as if we need to spend a fortune. A good manager, a commanding centre half and a proven goalscorer (not Shankland) should just about do it.”

John Stewart, Newton Mearns, said: “Looks like all the tainted titles won by Celtic for coming first in a one horse kiddy-on league since 2012 will soon be coming to an end.”

Celtic fans are not impressed though and Scott McAdam, Glasgow, said: “It will take a lot more than £20m or a fistful of fivers or a lot of Trump caps sold.

"The best and the biggest team in Scotland are streets ahead and it's not changing anytime soon.”

James Logan, Glasgow, said: “I read that ‘Rangers will soon be back where they belong.’ Well they are exactly where they belong - second best. That’s because they’ve only won three of the last 42 domestic trophies, they’ve only