Celtic fans become NFL experts on Hotline as Rangers takeover sparks 'feeder club' SOS to the SFA

Rangers takeover talk remains firmly on the agenda with the American interest in the Ibrox club causing ripples.

Philippe Clement’s men face St Mirren in the Premiership this week with the manager receiving backing from CEO Patrick Stewart earlier in the week. However, it’s off the park where the discussions are being had with the San Francisco 49ers and investment on most lips. Some positive, some negative, might as well just let them roll starting Gordon Ferguson, Kilwinning, who said: “It’s been a bit like the Alamo at Ibrox Stadium lately, but it looks like the 49ers Cavalry might just ride in for an unexpected victory for Rangers and maybe it might mean the end of the cowboys. Let’s hope they touchdown soon.”

Chris Lowe, Yoker, said: “Fresh from gloating about we nearly took Bayern to extra time, I see the Kerrydale accountants and now NFL experts are out in force over their favourite subject.. Rangers. If only they could take Walsh, Robertson, Clancy, etc with them on their European adventures, they might have away European victories to talk about.”

Arrin Geddes, Irvine, said: “The fans of the club who were dumped out of the Scottish Cup at home by a mid-table second-tier and newly-turned pro club laughing at Celtic is hilarious. Enjoy your San Francisco hotdogs and burgers, it will have no impact on the field for about five years if the club is run right, just a bit more red, white and blue, if that’s possible!”

Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, said: “Billionaire investors ready to take over Rangers? Haven’t we seen this movie before and the mess that caused is still rumbling on.”

Jack Armstrong, Bathgate, said: “Glasgow Celtic, always were and always will be. Glasgow Rangers, now the Rangers and maybe about to