Celtic getting hoodwinked by the king of fake news is the best thing that can happen to Rangers – Hotline

If Real Madrid are rated the best team in the world right now then few would argue Pep Guardiola's dominant Manchester City are second.

And Celtic's first-class 4-3 friendly win has Parkhead punters jubilant as they reckon their side are ready to go through the gears under Brendan Rodgers. Rising confidence has reached a crescendo with Celtic-mad supporters ready to go bold with their predictions. And one fan reckons pulling the transfer trigger will result in a season for the ages.

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: "We know pre season friendlies mean nothing but beating a Man City team even if it was not full strength must do the confidence the world of good. Played excellent football, scored good goals and Kasper Schmeichel was outstanding on his debut and showed he is a shrewd bit of business. A few good signings in and we will be in great shape for another successful season."

However, you're never far from a cynic on the call-in with even Celtic fans urging caution. Paul Price, Belfast, said: "I wish my fellow Celtic supporters would stop all this talk about we're gonna win the league by 10 points 20 points whatever, nothing in life or football is guaranteed I remember the last time rangers won the league their fans were saying similar and look how that worked out, one game at a time please."

And Rangers supporters were out firefighting and insisting downing Pep and Co Stateside is nothing to shout about and reckon the iconic City boss is the world's best at buttering the opposition up. Jamie Thompson, Yoker, said: "Had to laugh when Pep put Celtic in the top tier of football, the same team that has been kicked out of the champions league every year on occasions twice in the same year. Celtic fans are delusional; they