Rangers land unwanted Treble as Celtic pranksters turn Hotline into a roast about transfers, trophies and turnstiles

Steve Clarke might feel he's very much in the public glare but the Scotland boss is almost a figure of anonymity on the Hotline despite a flop at Euro 2024.

You see, good or bad, the fate of the Scotland national team blows over quickly in a week when Celtic and Rangers stars returned to training. And, for once, the narrative on the call-in is following results on the pitch. Celtic fans are a heady mix of excited and mischievous - as they press their rivals' buttons over trophies, transfers and the Ibrox stadium headache which doesn't have a solution yet.

David Bryce, Troon, said: "Rangers are signing a lot of dross, there is no question that the players they are bringing in are downgrades on the ones who have left, however at least they are showing intent. The lack of transfer business at Celtic is absolutely disgraceful given season tickets have sold out and we have the most lucrative Champions League campaign in history beckoning! The obvious issue is Peter Lawwell. It is time for him to hand in his resignation."

And a Hotliner wasn't far behind with his usual hot takes. Gordon Ashley, Ayr, said: "Rangers fans are being so ironic when they talk about Celtic not spending the vast amounts of cash from last season. Yes our signings were poor but they still couldn’t beat us at our absolute worst. Those players are now being moved on and we will have double last season's amount to spend and this time we will bring in quality. Our domination will continue for the next decade and they know it."

Stadium-gate rumbled on as the usual suspects were accused of turning mute when their own team was feeling the heat.

James Fitzpatrick said: "I see the usual suspects, Chris Lowe, George Wilson, Gary Stevenson to name but a few,