Rangers board gave in to the mob over Sydney Super Cup shambles and it's squeaky bum time at Ibrox - Hotline

Rangers and Celtic might no longer be going ahead to head Down Under.

But they will collide in Govan at Sunday lunch time and all eyes will be on Ibrox.

The Scottish Premiership champions dramatically pulled out of the controversial Sydney Super Cup.

That news has been welcomed by Rangers fans who protested against their participation in the four-team friendly competition alongside their rivals.

And it comes as the two prepare for a huge showdown on the south side of Glasgow that could go a long way to determining the destination of this season’s trophy.

It’s strange that two clubs separated by just six miles are in the news for a game not taking place 10,000 miles away.

Rangers cited the organisers being "unwilling to fulfil their commitments” as a main reason but some on the Hotline are sceptical.

Arrin Geddes, Irvine, said: “The current Rangers board trying to make excuses for not playing in Australia is an embarrassment.

“Why not just tell the truth that, after fan protests, they’ve decided against it and pay whatever is due. After all, they signed up for it.”

Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: “As expected Rangers have pulled out of the Australia trip and now the recriminations will begin.

“Another visit to the courtroom looks on the cards. They have given in to the mob, the same mob who were having a field day last season when a faction of the Celtic support were baying for blood with their demonstrations.

“The difference being Celtic have a majority shareholder and board who refused to give into mob rule.”

Rangers fans were against the move and Alfie Mullin, London, said: “It's great to see that common sense has prevailed and Rangers have pulled out of the Sydney Super Cup.

“We can now look at alternatives and