Rangers need to slap down Dortmund all over again to show arrogant Germans this is no diddy league – Hotline

The possible introduction of VAR into Scottish football was the talk of a Hotline dominated by complaints over refereeing decisions and general moans at match officials.

But the first call is from a Rangers fan who is demanding a bit of respect for his side ahead of their clash with Borussia Dortmund.

Drew Ferguson, Oban, said: "Not once have I read from the arrogant German media or players of how good this Rangers team actually is. So Rangers clearly need a big performance on Thursday and play at their peak to show Europe this is not a diddy league they clearly think we play in."

Brian McColligan, emailed: "You've got to laugh at the Rangers fans. After Celtic’s late winner at Ross County you had some of them on the Hotline saying the referee was intent on just playing on until Celtic scored. There were eight minutes added on in the Rangers match yet a caller wanted more time added on due to lack of ball boys."

Bud Hay, Dumfries, said: "All these Rangers fans crying about not getting penalty kicks against Dundee United at Tannadice is laughable. I don't know how they did not get one as they nearly get one in every game. You can see the pressure starting to tell and the league will be over when Celtic beat them at Ibrox."

Bill Lockerbie, Northampton, said: "I can't believe the hype over VAR being needed in Scottish football to compensate for referee incompetence. Since I can remember, part of the enjoyment of watching football was debating and arguing after a match, whether or not a penalty was a penalty or an offside was onside and we simply accepted the human element involved in it all. Some we won, some we lost, because let's face it, Scottish football needs excitement and controversy, not clinical analysis and