Celtic fans in hysterics at one man Rangers comedy show as Hotline regular takes heat off Michael Beale

Michael Beale owes Rangers fan and Hotline caller Scott Gowers a debt of gratitude for taking the heat off him on Scotland’s favourite phone in.

The Gers boss might be getting grief in the wake of Sunday’s League Cup final defeat but Scott’s assertion that the European co-efficient proves the Ibrox club is better than Celtic provoked the expected response from the Parkhead punters.

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “Listening to some of the comments on here from Rangers fans is priceless! They still claim to be better than us because of the coefficient in Europe and apparently they have less money than us to spend but claim they’re a bigger and better club? I remember well a man saying for every £1 Celtic spend we will spend £5 so how did that turn out for you? Celtic are simply a better run club with a better team and also judging by Sundays TIFO’s their fans are a long way ahead as well! Thanks for making us all laugh.”

Gerry McDonald, Kirkintilloch, added: “Scott Gowers criticising Celtic’s recent European record is desperation. Rangers are the worst team ever to play in the UCL. They were outfought, outthought and outplayed at Hampden. Celtic are worthy champions-elect, and the silverware keeps piling up. Normal service has been resumed.”

And Robert McEwan, Mount Vernon said: “So Mr Gowers is letting us Celtic fans know that Rangers are doing better in the coefficient. Well, I will burst his bubble... as long as we keep winning trophies, he can keep his jealous coefficient table.”

Henry Moffat, Stirling, emailed: “Scott Gowers call on yesterday’s Hotline was hilarious. To suggest Rangers are better than Celtic after being outclassed on a neutral ground, based on European results when they have just made headlines across