Douglas Park exit sparks Rangers finance fears and only Man United are in Celtic's league for global appeal - Hotline

The bookies have made their minds up about how this weekend’s Old Firm clash will go, along with swathes of Celtic supporters.

Hoops punters are confident Ange Postecoglou’s men can take a huge step towards the title by opening up a 12 point gap on their rivals. But some Gers fans have the battle fever and are looking to rally the troops. Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, said: “All you hear is Rangers can't win at Parkhead from the media, the pundits and the fans even former Rangers great Richard Gough does not give them not much hope.

“Sometimes when everything is against you and your backs against the wall that's when you're most dangerous. Rangers won't lay down there, they are coming to win, whatever it takes. Gers have a player of quality in Todd Cantwell a playmaker who finds space and can control games, maybe he's the key for Rangers to win.”

But Graham Taylor, Airdrie, said: “I'm sick and tired of the unrest in the Rangers board. The week we are playing that other mob, Douglas Park decides to walk. Financially we are a mess and with so many players out of contract the future looks grim. I have to admit I fear the worst for Saturday.”

There’s been some European finger pointing in Glasgow ahead of the derby. Robert McEwan, Mount Vernon, said: “See these guys in Hotline going on about Celtic’s record in Champions League. Your team has the worst record ever in the big cup and you will have that record for a long time.”

Henry Moffat, Stirling, said: “What a laugh reading George Wilson's latest gag about Celtic’s Champions League stats over the last 20 years. I would suggest he takes three minutes to read the full Rangers history pamphlet because we have beaten Juventus, Barcelona, AC Milan, Man Utd and twice made