Celtic should thank Rangers for helping serial European losers into Champions League promised land – Hotline

The Rangers clearout took centre stage on the Hotline but, fear not, there was still room for a bit of traditional back-biting between the Old Firm fans with today's battleground being Europe.

First, though, the decision from Ibrox to cut ties with Ryan Kent, Alfredo Morelos, Allan McGregor, Steven Davis, Scott Arfield and Filip Helander. Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, emailed: "All this tosh about lost millions re the sales of Kent and Morelos. The bottom line is this – Gerrard wouldn't allow their sale, and eventually, both players simply sat tight and ran down their contracts, which was their right. Get over it."

Alan McGaw, Alloa, emailed: "Just heard who’s leaving Ibrox at the end of season. Yes, I expected Kent, Morelos and McGregor but was disappointed to see Scott Arfield was let go. He should have been included for another year as he could still do the business, even as a sub. He played for the badge and jersey. I hope the club doesn't regret it."

Jamie Thompson, Clydebank, said: "Neil Murray said Rangers only need three new players. Rangers fans won't accept this. It's clear that there is a lack of squad depth that are quality. No trophy next season and Beale will be gone."

Tam Williamson, Lanarkshire, said: "Michael Beale says he is starting a clear out? Well he should start on the terracings and clear out the sectarian and anti Irish bile that has poisoned the club since 1872 and move into the present day 21st century like the rest of the civilised society."

On to Europe, and George Wilson, West Sussex, had this to say: "As expected, the same anti Rangers regulars are on here again criticising myself as well as Rangers but offering no defence on my comments that Celtic have been an embarrassment in Europe