Rangers butt of brutal Hotline roast as Celtic mischief maker adamant Brendan Rodgers is staying on his holidays

Brendan Rodgers was the name on everyone's lips as the former Celtic boss considers a return to the club he left in the lurch for Leicester. Or simply took the opportunity to ply his trade in a stronger league for a lot more money, as most people would do.

Yes, opinion remains divided on the seemingly imminent return of the Northern Irishman but Paul Price, Belfast, has no doubts that Rodgers is the best man for the job. He said: "Now that it looks like Brendan Rodgers - which I welcome - is going to be our new boss, I would urge all our supporters to back him."

But Gordon Ferguson, Kilwinning, said: "If Rangers ever thought of reappointing Steven Gerrard I would be so disappointed. He chose to leave, like Brendan Rodgers. They made their choices and there is no way back. If Leicester were still in EPL would Brendan even answer Dermot's call? I think not. Don’t disrespect your fans, Mr Desmond."

John Scott, Grassmoor, emailed: "This has got to be driving many Celtic fans crazy! It's like a partner walking out on you for someone younger and better looking. Then a few years later not you, but senior members of the family, persuade them to come back to you. You'll grudgingly accept them back but deep down you'll not trust them to walk out again when someone over the fence whispers in their ear."

Neil Renton, Edinburgh, emailed: "I fully understand why Brendan Rodgers would return to Celtic. He’s looking to take a sabbatical from football - with the resources at their disposal and with a weak Rangers team, managing the Parkhead side is like a holiday."

John Robertson, South Queensferry added: "Funny Brendan Rodgers saying he was having a year off. Given what Leicester achieved in the last year it would appear he already had