Rangers amnesia over Celtic away fan lockout is pure deflection and everyone knows the truth – Hotline

A ball hasn't been kicked in the latest Old Firm episode of the season but the Hotline high drama was all about not having Rangers fans inside Celtic Park.

There were also honourable mentions for Steven Gerrard and Sandy Lyle. Chris Lowe, Yoker, said: "Celtic want a return to full away support at Old Firm games at Ibrox with 8000 premium seats with no restricted views. In return they will tuck the Rangers support away in a corner with 40-per-cent of those tickets restricted views usually behind a big supporting pillar. Celtic Park can’t get a safety certificate for a full house in games with a large away support now unless the general footprint of the stadium remains open.”

Gerrard Kelly called in: "Rangers fans are shouting about how it's Celtic's fault there are no fans but it was their club which started it because they couldn't handle Celtic fans celebrating." Bud Hay, Dumfries, said: "I've got to laugh at Barry Ferguson going on about there being no Rangers fans at the game on Saturday. It was the Ibrox club which started this so regardless of how many of their fans watch this game, Celtic will get a result and the champions will retain the flag."

Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: "At long last a Rangers man on here talking sense so take a bow Graham Taylor. Rangers are in total turmoil with a chairman jacking it In before the biggest game of their season. Then there's the failure to send in their accounts in on time and they are at war with anyone that fancies a go and a support at loggerheads with the board. They also have a naive manager telling the world he has got a substantial transfer pot. The game on Saturday will be a welcome distraction."

Paul McArdle, Gourock, said: "Richard Gough, Michael Beale and Barry