Douglas Park's Rangers exit timing rings alarm bells and there's one reason no Premier League clubs want Ange - Hotline

We're just days away from another massive Old Firm derby yet somehow the big story in town has nothing to do with the clash on the pitch.

It looked set to be a sleepy Tuesday evening before all hell broke loose when Rangers announced Douglas Park's departure out of the blue. He steps aside after eight years of service in total with John Bennett stepping into the role with immediate effect. So before we get to the bickering over next Saturday's derby, a word for the outgoing chairman from a Celtic fan who raises questions over the timing of the announcement.

Arrin Geddes, Irvine said: "The timing of Douglas Park’s departure seems a wee bit strange. Not because it’s the week of a Glasgow Derby but because it comes the day after Mick Beale claims to be getting a truckload of money for his rebuild. Is Mick in for a disappointment?"

And Edward Easson, Ballingry, said: So Douglas Park is off, will they erect a statue? I don’t think so. All he succeeded in doing was to fuel the fires of hatred towards Celtic. He could’ve sorted the ticket fiasco by just having a conversation with Celtic. Celtic haven’t covered themselves in glory here either. The timing of his resignation is significant can this be linked with the accounts being late going in."

Onto the game and another Hoop reckons Michael Beale could be in trouble if Rangers lose the derby and fall 12 points behind in the title race. Paul McArdle, Gourock, said: "Rangers fans will want Beale sacked when Celtic thrash their Gumtree Galacticos on Saturday and the meltdown will be jolly splendid!"

Hotline caller Helen McLean got it in the neck as Robbie Wood questioned her allegiances. He said: "I thought Helen McLean said she was a Ross County fan? She was on two weeks ago