Rangers fans claim Celtic have new motto they swear by as exits prove 'Never Stop' was utter baloney – Hotline

Celtic favourite Jota’s mega money move to the Middle East has got the Hotline in a tizzy.

Hoops fans are preparing to count the cash – a bit like the winger – but Rangers supporters reckons it’s only the start of the Parkhead exodus. They don’t call this silly season for nothing. Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: “The speed that both Ange Postecoglou and Jota upped sticks from Celtic was beyond belief. It appears that loyalty is not a part of their new mantra. Who's next?”

The Jota move has split opinion though and John Scott, Grassmoor, said: “Please spare us all the righteous indignation about Jota. He's only going for the money? Really? I personally am more angered that the Saudis are throwing so much money around on a continent where there's children who still can't draw clean drinking water.”

Alan Flett, via email, said: “Football fans need to get a grip. If Jota has the chance to set himself up for life by moving to Saudi, then why shouldn’t he go? I wish I was in his shoes. If it came down to a choice between having money in the bank, or playing football for a living, I know which one I would pick. If Joe Bloggs wins the lottery, he’s not going to turn round and say, I don’t want the money, I’d rather carry on working for a living.”

Michael Beale’s rebuild is well under way but Tam Williamson, Lanarkshire, said: “Rangers are bankrolling a policy of signing unknown bench warming nonentities. Celtic will sell Jota, Kyogo, Hatate and Abada for possibly in the region of at the very least £100 million plus and the money will be spent to strengthen our team even further to take on the best in the Champions League.

“That is the reason why Celtic will remain Scotland's premier club for the foreseeable future.”

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