Celtic fans are rattled by Rangers summer splurge and Ange Postecoglou’s side face being laughing stock – Hotline

The eve of the new season is a time for optimism and bold predictions and there’s already some big calls coming from Rangers fans. Ibrox punters are excited by Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s summer reshaping and they are convinced the title is returning to Govan and Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou will be packing his bags.

Alan Flett , via email, said: “The honeymoon period is over for Postecoglou. He’s spent £18m to have the same team as last season and is a one trick pony. It’s all very well wiping the floor with SPFL cannon fodder on a weekly basis but unless he comes up with a Plan B Celtic will continue to be a laughing stock in Europe. GVB is a far more accomplished operator and with the quality he’s added to his squad I fully expect Rangers to win back the title and once again outperform Celtic in Europe. In six months time it won’t be Ange ball, it will be Ange who?”

John Bruce, Glasgow, said: “Celtic fans are clearly rattled by all the good news coming from Ibrox - from the tens of millions brought in on player sales, to the number of quality signings being bought and the great reviews about our results. They are even confusing the Rangers fans' excitement and optimism with bragging about what the team will do next season. Could the real issue be the Celtic fans' lack of excitement at their own clubs' underwhelming transfer window, with some doubts creeping in too?”

Jake Curley, Edinburgh, said: “Rangers are becoming stronger by the day. A month ago Celtic were so pleased with themselves stating they were certainties for the title. Now they could be facing real pressure again.”

Some Gers fans are not as confident.

Brian Quinn, Paisley, said: “I would like to see Rangers sign another striker. Antonio Colak may have