Rangers dreamers are set for a shock when Champions League cash blow sets Ibrox alarm bells ringing - Hotline

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson wants current skipper James Tavernier to join him in the Ibrox Hall of Fame but the Record Sport columnist’s opinion has split the Hotline. Tavernier, who signed a new long term deal through the week, has seen the rise of the club back from the Championship to title winners two seasons ago and Europa League Finalists.

But Jim Fleming, Hamilton, said: “Barry wants Tavernier in the Hall of Fame with just two cups won in six years? Come on!” And Jim McClean, Rothesay, said: “This is the guy who was touted for £10 million, he has signed a new contract because nobody else wants him, he is overrated. Yes he scored 17 times in Europe, 80 per cent penalties. But my granny could score penalty kicks.”

However, Davie Kirkpatrick, Cambuslang, agreed with Ferguson, saying: “Barry is totally right. No player has done as much as Tavernier to take Rangers back to the top. He leads by example, his character to ignore the boo boys a few years ago and his goals and assists make him well worthy of that place in the Hall of Fame.”

Antonio Colak is another Rangers player splitting opinion. But John Davidson, Armadale, has no doubts over the new centre forward. He said: “So many people will be eating humble pie after writing off Colak in the number nine shirt. He reminds me so much of Dado Prso and I hope he has as much success and more. Onwards and upwards.”

Moving on and a difficult week in Europe saw Rangers and Hearts keep their qualifying hopes alive with Gers drawing 2-2 at home to PSV Eindhoven and Hearts narrowly losing 2-1 away to Zurich. A united front among Hotline callers for all three of our representatives to succeed? Dream on.

Alan Flett emailed: “A decent result for Hearts in