John Gilligan accused of major Rangers blooper as Hotline revolt launched over key Nils Koppen failing

Nils Koppen's appointment as Rangers technical director has left the Ibrox diehards reeling – and put interim chairman John Gilligan in the firing line.

The Belgian has stepped up from his role as director of recruitment at Ibrox and will continue to oversee the club’s transfer strategy but also have an overall responsibility for the men’s academy, medical, football operations and performance and analysis departments. Irked Jimmy Mac, Glasgow took aim at the board over the decision: "Nothing the Rangers board does anymore surprises any Rangers fan and the appointment of Nils Koppen as technical director is another one of their huge failings led by a temporary chairman who couldn't organise a free bevvy in a brewery.

"I hate to admit it but that board of inadequate individuals is a case of the lunatics running the asylum. If allowed to continue with their outrageous disgraceful failings the club and team will continue on the downward spiral which they created."

Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach said: "What a joke - Koppen! From a really poor scout to technical director may just be the final straw in a bad season. Firstly, he knows nothing about signing players. He's brought in some real duds and hasn't a clue what Rangers are about.

"The fans know that former Gers men are what this board should've brought in with their knowledge of the club and what's needed for success. Koppen is basically an smart opportunist who's wormed his way into the job. Another Gilligan blooper."

While the big calls aren't going down well in the blue half of Glasgow, Celtic fans are delighted with another payday set to make its way to the east end of the city. Gordon Ashley, Ayr, emailed:"What a stroke of luck the champions have had with