Rangers only have a sad wee Celtic gloat left as furious Hotline lifer warns rivals of biggest transfer spree ever

It's not called silly season for nothing - and the summer transfer window has certainly brought the Hotline banter merchants back to the fore. Not that everyone is laughing. Whether it’s the value of Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley, the lack of arrivals at Parkhead or the quality of those in the door at Rangers, there was no end to the petty point scoring as punters count down the days to the start of the new season.

Hoops fan Brian McColligan took issue with regular caller Chris Lowe who had claimed O’Riley’s value had plummeted after Record Sport revealed Southampton were eyeing a £20m bid with add-ons. Brian emailed: “I see the Joker fae Yoker, Chris Lowe, is back on about his favourite subject Celtic and his valuation on our players. He has previously quoted values on Tierney, Ajer, Edouard and Jota and in total has been about £60 million short on his estimations whilst telling us Morelos would go for £30 million and he left for nothing. Keep up the delusion.”

Douglas McFadzean, Giffnock, added: “Message to Chris Lowe - whatever O'Riley's value is or is not, one thing is certain, it will ace the money that failed to tumble into his team’s accounts regarding the shocking failures of his very own directors.” Meanwhile, Hoops fan Scott McAdam, Glasgow, isn’t concerned about the lack of arrivals at his club. He said: “The reason Celtic haven’t bought anyone is their targets are still at the Euros. Once it’s finished we will see players coming in.”

Onto the blue side of Glasgow and Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: “I have to laugh at the Celtic supporters suggesting a fire sale at Ibrox for their unwanted players. Rangers team build is coming along nicely thank you unlike over at the thrift shop at Celtic Park. They are