Rangers 'joker' gets it tight from 5 different Celtic angles as Jamie Vardy transfer theory ridiculed on the Hotline

The Old Firm haven’t even played a pre-season friendly yet never mind a Euro qualifier.

But that didn’t stop Rangers and Celtic fans engaging in verbal volleys over who has performed better in the Champions League or Europa League in recent years.

Hotline caller George Wilson lit the blue touch paper on Monday by claiming Gers had beaten better teams on the continent - while the Hoops have been left embarrassed against Europe’s best.

So, cue the backlash. Throw in a bit of jousting over David Murray and Peter Lawwell and it was just another day at the office for supporters of Glasgow’s big two.

Gordon Ashley, Ayr, said: “What is Hotline joker George on about? Celtic just made the knockouts of the world’s biggest club competition for the fourth time while his team can’t even qualify.

“Which is lucky because the one time they did their record was the worst for 30 years. They can’t lace our boots at the top level.”

Robert McEwan, Mount Vernon, said: “As for Celtic playing poor teams in the big cup - Man United and Spurs nearly got relegated from their own league. The fact Spurs won the Europa League sums up how bad it was last year.”

Henry Moffat, Stirling, said: “George needs to face facts. Celtic are Scotland’s leading European club. His club’s record in the Champions League is humiliating.

“We’ve beaten giants like Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan and Man United, while making the knockouts four times. Rangers have never beaten a big name in it and never will.”

Scott McAdam, Glasgow, said: “Mr Wilson says all the teams Rangers played last season were of higher quality. Nice were fourth in France, Lyon were relegated while Man Utd and Spurs are two of the worst teams ever to reach a European final.

“Did he forget about