Michael Beale's Rangers and Celtic number crunching doesn't add up and Gers should sign Kieran Tierney - Hotline

Mick Beale insists Rangers are fighting against the odds to compete with Celtic’s financial might. But Gers and Celtic fans hit the Hotline to tell the manager his thinking doesn’t add up.

Some of the Ibrox faithful don't think there's any sort of contrast between the respective clubs' cash reserves. Lewis Fotheringham, Mount Ellen, said: “I’m a Rangers fan but I don't agree with Beale's claims about there being a financial gulf between the two clubs. Rangers have been able to spend around £4million on players, the same as Celtic. However, it is about bringing in the right players and we haven't done that since winning 55.”

Paul McArdle, Gourock, said: “Beale and the Rangers fans squeal about raking in £100m from their Europa Cup run, Champions league and selling three players for £40mil then bitch about Celtic having an unfair financial advantage? Never mind Celtic folding like a pack of cards, those at Rangers are not playing with a full deck!”

Andy Logan, Livingston, said: “Beale really is clutching at straws with his constant whining about Celtic’s financial state. To say if you spend more you usually win the league, utter rubbish. None of the top eight big spenders for the last five years in the English Premiership have won the title!? It takes more than money to be successful.”

Robert McEwan, Mount Vernon, said: “Not every team who has a healthy bank balance gets it right. Everything has to click, players manager and staff. Ange has certainly got that and we never stop.”

Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: “Beale the Speil is back with more tosh and all the same excuses.” But Seamus Gallagher, Glasgow, said: “I can understand why Rangers fans want to try to emulate Celtic. However, I can't see it as Celtic are striving