Frightened Celtic diehards reveal EVERY fear in Hotline fess-up as Rangers predictions lands right on the chin

Celtic fans swamped the Hotline as the heat cranked up at the home of the champions.

Supporters chanted “Sack the Board” and others yelled insults towards the Directors Box during the abysmal 2-0 loss to Hearts. Brendan Rodgers called the team out and captain Callum McGregor outlined the need for new signings in January as anger bubbled amongst some punters.

Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, said: “Either the board gives Brendan the money directly to improve this current first 11 or they’ll be giving him the money indirectly in severance pay. Either way, it’s time to stop talking about the great balance sheet and time to put a dent in it.” Stephen Mulhern continued: “I mentioned on the Hotline that dropping points against Hearts meant that Celtic would have reached a fever pitch situation and indeed that’s now the case. We are only a shadow of last season and the defining moment in Rodgers' return will be the next Old Firm match. Lose that and the hunt for a new manager will be on.” Bill Waugh stated: “The first thing Rodgers said in his after-match interview was it’s a mentality thing. What’s wrong? Are there are too many players on the park that don’t hurt enough?”

Steve McSherry, Uddingston, said: “There is something badly wrong in the background at Celtic Park. Losing 2-0 to a very poor Hearts side is unbelievable. If we don’t strengthen in January, then we will be in trouble.”

Joe MacEachen, Coatbridge, said: “I have just read Rodgers. It seems to me that he is trying to push the players, who were very poor, under a bus with his comment about lack of determination. If Rodgers cannot motivate the team, it appears to me that he has lost the dressing room and needs to go in the near future before he inflicts more and perhaps