Jealous Rangers fanatics wince as diddy claim about Celtic spectacularly backfires in their face – Hotline

Euro fever is back as Celtic and Rangers tackle Young Boys and Manchester United knowing Champions League and Europa League progression could be secured. Don’t think for a minute that means a united front on the Hotline though. Not a chance.

More of that in a minute but starting with Rangers, Record Sport revealed Ianis Hagi is willing to sit down and discuss an extension to his contract in the summer. Jimmy Mac, Glasgow, said: ”Both Rangers and Hagi must meet in common ground, neither can undercut or overprice themselves. Both must be reasonable and I would say to Rangers, if you want to keep you're best players, never attempt to low ball otherwise you are guaranteed to lose. Hagi has always been loyal and never hidden his love of Glasgow Rangers.”

Sticking with the Ibrox club and Jim McLean, Rothesay, said: “I thought Philippe Clement couldn’t spout any more rubbish after the last few weeks but he excelled himself with the comments after Sunday’s win over Fraserburgh. Did he really know who they were playing?”

On to the midweek action and regular caller George Wilson sparked a Euro debate when he claimed Celtic had been handed a “walkover” draw and will only face “proper Champions League” sides in the knockout stages. Joe Hailey, Baillieston, bit back: “Well George, that ‘proper Champions League side’ won’t be Rangers, will it? Haven’t you got enough to worry about playing the ‘worst Man Utd team ever’? Should be an evenly matched game eh?”

Peter Lyons, Blantyre, added: “I’d just like to remind George that before a ball is kicked to start a season the number one goal is to win the league. The champions Celtic are second to nobody in this category. For some obsessed fans it's all about the co-efficient cup. Oh, how