Michael Beale's Rangers can talk the talk but can't walk the walk as Hotline names 7 Ibrox flops to be shown the door

Celtic may have dropped two points against Motherwell but it was Michael Beale and Rangers who faced recriminations after defeat at Aberdeen.

The Hoops are now one win away from sealing the Premiership title and the Ibrox fans are far from happy. Andrew Adams, Kirkcaldy, said: "If Beale even thinks about signing Malik Tilman he should be shown the door, the guy's a liability. But he's not alone, there are up to half a dozen who are not up to it. Fashion Sakala, John Souttar, Rabbi Matondo, Allan McGregor, Ben Davis and Alfredo Morelos. I can go on, it's pathetic."

Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, said: "All credit to Aberdeen who thoroughly deserved their win. As for Rangers, I say again, that front line is not good enough. Sakala, Tillman, Todd Cantwell and Morelos were all anonymous." Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: "Aberdeen brought Beale’s Rangers back to reality. They haven’t beaten Celtic nor the form team in Scotland, Aberdeen. Beale and his backroom staff can talk the talk but they can’t walk the walk."

Denis Bruce, Bishopbriggs, said: "That Celtic result has been coming at least since the last Ross County game. Celtic have been too sloppy, winning games by the odd goal thanks to the failure of their opposition to take their chances. Could there be worse in the offing?"

Gordon Stuart, Blantyre, said: "Rangers 'are coming for Celtic' on Sunday according to Neil Banfield. I am not sure who is in charge of media relations in the Big Hoose but surely these guys need to be reined in as they are setting the Rangers up for a fall before a ball is kicked. As is often said, sometimes it’s best to say nothing and play stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt."

John Kearney said: "Will the Police be investigating the