John Gilligan and the Rangers board want Dave King to zip it because they can't handle a few home truths – Hotline

John Gilligan is now at the top of the table in the Rangers boardroom but it’s still unclear if it’s a hot seat or an ejector seat.

Fans are split as well, with Dave King back on the scene and looking to muscle his way back in. Gilligan attempted to steady the ship by addressing fans on Monday, but it seems some will take a lot of convincing.

Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, said: “Of course the Rangers board is openly hostile against Dave King. They want him to keep his mouth shut and disappear quickly after what he's been saying about them, which they surely find unpalatable. Then again, the truth normally is. The well paid suits on the board can’t take criticism.”

Drew Ferguson, Oban, said: “I would have respected interim chairman John Gilligan more if had admitted major mistakes from the Rangers board that has largely led to the current state of play. Rangers should not have let players run down contracts, appointed novice managers and allowed them to waste millions on players that were not good enough.”

Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: “The chaos continues at Ibrox with a different rumour each day. Now Mr Gilligan and the man who would be king are at each other's throats. Of course Mr King wants back, he is the major shareholder and can’t offload his 14 percent. Funnily enough, he talks about bringing millions in but talk is cheap.”

Meanwhile Jamie Thompson, Yoker, said: “If Rangers lose to Malmö and one more league game then the Ranger board will have to make a decision on his future.”

Across the other side of the city, some Celts are touchy about rivals tarnishing last week’s Champions League win. Derek Cormack emailed: “George Wilson reckons Celtic beat the worst team in the Champions League this season. Well