Rangers fans slapdown Celtic transfer gurus as Hotline explodes over Clinton Nsiala barbs

Two loan voices of sense amidst a cloud of Hotline hot air - but will an appeal for national unity cut through the Old Firm bickering? Don’t bet on it!

Caller Jim Docherty felt compelled to ring in and call on the squabbling Celts and brassed off Bluenoses to give it a rest while Steve Clarke and his side focus on getting Scotland off to a Euros flyer on Friday night. He asked: "Is it too much to ask that we should be cheering on Scotland right now? Let’s not get our knickers in a twist until after the first Old Firm match. After that you can all start throwing abuse at one another. Nae wonder the world sees us as bampots. C'mon the Scots!"

William Hutchison, Aberdeen, was in patriotic mood too, saying: ”Go on Scotland do your best and make us proud — and shut up the negativity from other people who haven't given us a chance! A draw at least against Germany and wins over Switzerland and Hungary should do the job! Go Scotland!”

But regular caller Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, couldn’t resist a pop at Clarke’s Celtic contingent as he said: “I really think that Scotland have the easiest group at the Euros. If we can hit form we have a real chance of progressing.

“However, I have to question Clarke and his selections. Picking everyone who has worn green and white hoops won't cut it. Tony Ralston and James Forrest would struggle to get a game for Gibraltar.”

And once again, we find ourselves caught in the middle of an Old Firm slanging match. Sean McGarvey, Cumbernauld, was next in to aim a jab: “Can you please tell the Rangers Hotliners to wind their necks in? Worst Champions League team ever. Official.

“Shouting about Celtic as usual with their noses pressed against the glass as we dine at the top table again. Also, Celtic