Celtic start has Hoops diehards all saying the same thing while Rangers Hotline callers lay into Philippe Clement

Celtic's resounding 4-0 win in their Premiership opener against Kilmarnock has got some diehard Hoops on the Hotline convinced that their team will go out and defend their crown at a canter.

Brendan Rodgers' side followed up their impressive pre-season campaign where they downed Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City by ruthlessly dispatching Kilmarnock at Celtic Park to get off to a flyer. Goals from Reo Hatate, Liam Scales, Nicolas Kuhn and Anthony Ralston marked flag day in the best possible manner and took some of the heat off the Celtic hierarchy for the perceived lack of transfer activity so far this summer.

James Robertson, Alabama, said: "Opening game was an impressive outing for Celtic. Four goals by four different players, forwards helping with defense and a clean sheet. I noticed a more cohesive team, a team that is thick as grits, and this unity will see them accomplish even more success this season."

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, added: "An excellent start to the season for Celtic with a totally dominant performance against a team who are always hard to beat. Our midfield trio were outstanding and some of our play at times was of the highest quality. Meanwhile across the city it’s a different matter with bookies taking bets on (Philippe) Clement being sacked before their stadium opens."

Gordon Ashley, Ayr is in no doubt that the Hoops will romp to the Premiership title and reckons rivals Rangers will struggle to finish as runners' up, commenting: "The superiority the champions have over Hearts, Rangers and Aberdeen is now just laughable. Forget last season, this is the real Celtic we are seeing now and we will stroll to this title. We will strengthen considerably in the coming month with those three