Charlie Nicholas is talking Rangers transfers nonsense and it’s Celtic who need serious cash spent – Hotline

Charlie Nicholas' assessment Rangers need around six signings to overhaul Celtic for next season’s title sparked debate.

Hotline callers are ready for the transfer window and the recruitment of the Glasgow pair is a hot topic.

Elsewhere, talk of amalgamation and golf took hold with a fleeting mention for Scotland’s game against Ireland on Saturday night in the Nations League.

Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, said: “Charlie Nicholas was a fairly decent player, but as a pundit he’s way off the mark. Every man and his dog knows what Rangers badly need.

“It’s not six new players, but a big strong goalscoring centreforward alongside Alfredo Morelos to double their goal numbers instead of having to keep relying on James Tavernier. Basically their defence and midfield is sound with the addition of John Souttar.”

Henry Moffat, Stirling, said: “Ange Postecoglou must press for serious cash to be spent this year.

“There is enough money in the accounts from last year to buy Jota and Cameron Carter Vickers twice over before Champions League money is added.

“We are in the strongest financial position in our history and are already champions, so let's have our strongest ever window.”

Chris Lowe, Yoker, isn’t having the recently-named SPFL Team of the Season as he said: “It is a scream.

“Tom Rogic, who only played 19 league games, who’s that good he’s getting let go for free and Kyogo, who again only played 15 games.

“I think the Hooped glasses were on when the selections were getting made.”

Talk from Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, on Thursday’s Hotline of teams amalgamating brought correspondence as Michael Shaddick, Edinburgh, said: “So he thinks clubs should amalgamate? Would this include Rangers and Celtic, Hearts and