John Barnes spot on with Celtic and Rangers claim in Europe but Hotline takes flop boss to task over one comment

The Tartan Army love a journey - and they were in full flow on the Hotline after Thursday’s Greek Odyssey.

A 1-0 win in Athens thanks to Scott McTominay’s first half penalty strengthened Scotland’s grip on the Nations League play-off. And callers were hoping the footballing Gods remain with Steve Clarke’s side for Sunday’s second leg at Hampden.

Neil Renton, Leith, wasn’t getting carried away…. much! He said: “Scotland beating Greece thanks to a penalty as soft as a piece of Feta cheese? I’ll take that! To steal the lyrics from the other Grease: ‘you're the one that I want, you are the one I want! Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey!’”

Davie Wilson, Glasgow, said: “A marvellous result against a Greece side that had only lost twice at home in four years. That’s one goal conceded in the last four games against Poland, Croatia, Portugal and now Greece which is superb. Special mention to Grant Hanley who has been rock solid during the Nations League and constantly proves the doubters wrong.”

And Kevin McCoy, Simshill, added: “I didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised at the professionalism in the way Scotland played.

"Everyone stuck to their task and took the chance when it came. Backs to the wall in the second half but I can't remember anything troubling Craig Gordon. It reminded me of the Craig Brown and Andy Roxburgh days when we set out a solid stall and worked from there.”

On to domestic matters and John Barnes set the cat among the pigeons when he said Brendan Rodgers was having it easy at Celtic and that Hoops fans have unrealistic expectations in the Champions League. John Scott, Grassmoor, said: “There's nothing Barnes said that you can actually disagree with. Our league is a dawdle for Brendan Rodgers. They