Panicked Celtic fan can't pretend anymore as Hotline hears from the one diehard worried sick about Rangers

The countdown is on until the big kick-off in the Premiership and Celtic fans are getting anxious to see Parkhead chiefs loosen the purse strings.

Boss Brendan Rodgers has yet to dip into the transfer market and Rangers fans are also tetchy with gaps in Philippe Clement’s squad still needing filled. James Robertson, Alabama, said: “I get daily Celtic emails and they are all the same. Celtic hopes to sign Bernardo, Celtic wants to sign Idah, Celtic is close to signing a big man between the sticks. But what I don’t read is, Celtic signs anyone. It’s time to put up or shut up. Penny pinching ain’t gonna get it done. Pony up the money and sign these ball players.”

Alan Flett emailed: “The reasons why Rangers are not willing to sign Miovski and/or Shankland are simple! Aberdeen are not going to sell their best player to their biggest rivals unless there is silly money on the table. Rangers could probably get Shankland if they wanted him but he's no better than what they’ve already got. He may score goals in the SPFL but he’s not good enough for Europe and has no value.”

Jimmy Mac, Glasgow, said: “If Hearts want to play hardball with Rangers over Shankland it will be their own downfall financially. Shanks might have his heart set on playing for his boyhood team Rangers, but the Ibrox club won't hang around and could get Shankland for nothing next season.” Not everyone is tense at this early stage.

Peter Lyons, Blantyre, said: “I'm a concerned Celtic supporter. The champions have lost ground after one game. We cannot afford to lose any more ground in the Close Season Cup, or Rangers – aka the Homeless Unit – could retain it.”

But Alfie Mullin, London, said: “You have to laugh at Gordon Ashley, gloating about how much money