Rangers fan makes uber confident prediction for Dortmund showdown with batter the Bundesliga claim – Hotline

Aberdeen’s move to dismiss Stephen Glass was up for discussion in a Hotline where Old Firm European ambitions were also on the agenda.

Dons fans believe it was the right move to remove their manager while some Rangers fans are convinced they have the measure of Borussia Dortmund.

William Masson, Aboyne, said: "It's a shame things ended badly for Glass, he and the club tried a different approach but it hasn’t worked. We all want our teams to play flowing football but that has to be balanced with pragmatism and a realisation that sometimes you have to win ugly."

Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: "It's crunch time for Aberdeen. A new stadium is nearly finished for a dwindling support. Interest in Scottish football is at an all-time low. Aberdeen must endeavour to return to the days of a full Pittodrie with a team challenging for major honours.

"The alternative is half empty stadiums and a yearly battle for the top six. A good exiting Aberdeen team is vital as a selling point for the Scottish Premiership so get rid of the dead wood and build the team around Lewis Ferguson and Calvin Ramsey, bring in decent players and employ a manager who has ambitions of winning and not just surviving."

John Cassidy, Bonhill, said: "After the destruction of Annan athletic at the weekend with our second string, I feel Rangers will put three or for past Dortmund on Thursday in Germany. The Germans aren't as strong as they once were. Look at Bayern Munich at the weekend – they were mince."

Frank McFerran, Carrickfergus, said: "All this talk about Rangers beating Dortmund is nice but unrealistic , Dortmund are a top team even without Erling Haaland and for Rangers to get a result would be exceptional."

Chris Lowe, Yoker, said: "I