Jealous Rangers fans told Celtic have set up REAL Battle of Britain as they prepare for cross-border dross clash - Hotline

Celtic supporters went through the wringer as they watched their side clinch a place in the Champions League knockout stages.

And emotions were still riding high as the happy Hoops hit the Hotline ringer on Thursday to celebrate ending a 12-year wait for a place beyond the group stage. Brendan Rodgers’ side eventually saw off Young Boys 1-0 thanks to Loris Benito’s 86th minute own goal after an evening where it looked like nothing was going to go their way.

Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, said: “If there ever was a Celtic way to win a game and go through to knockout stage that was it. Three goals chopped off, a missed penalty, hitting the bar, a red card, an amazing double save from our keeper, before we get the only break of the ball we got in the entire second half to score. What a night!” Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “A great achievement for a Scottish club to get out the group stage with a game to spare and no doubt jealous Rangers fans will be saying it was an easy group but there’s no such thing in the Champions League. A deserved victory and once again the team showed their winning mentality not letting the disappointment of three offside goals and a missed penalty in the first half affect them. Big Kasper once again contributing with some vital saves.”

Mark McManus, Purley, added: “Well done Celtic for qualifying for the knockout stage and keeping the coefficient going while making some money. No doubt the usual suspects will be typing/dialling as I write to score points with negative comments. Who cares? I shall smile while I read them, knowing the best team in Scotland is up with the best in Europe while the also-rans watch on from behind.” And James Logan, Glasgow, said: “In their last eight games in the Champions