Rangers pip Celtic to the same trophy every year but the problem is that it's located on Fantasy Island – Hotline

Rangers fans have been bullish in the last few weeks as Russell Martin’s Ibrox revolution takes shape.

But Celtic fans hit the Hotline to hose cold water on the Gers punters who are claiming pre-season bragging rights.

Sean McGarvey, Cumbernauld, said: “These Rangers fans giving it the big un every pre-season is getting tedious.

“They seriously need a reality check. You’ve won nothing, apart from your preseason cup then you cry about the players, the manager, the weather, the fact grass is green. It’s getting like Groundhog Day.

“You have a manager nobody wanted who got sacked after barely surviving the EPL worst team ever record, and he’s moved to the team with the worst ever Champions League record ever. Sit doon.”

Glen Mitchell, via email, said: “Usual rubbish from Ibrox fans, new team, new owners, proper funding, blah blah blah.

“Every season since they started it's been the same old close season bragging. Just remember its 120 trophies to three and that comparison will only get wider.”

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “As usual all the Rangers fans have pre-season over-optimism.

“Even though Celtic have been less than quiet so far in the transfer game but even without transfers if they think any of their ‘huge’ signings will close the enormous gap between us then I guess more disappointment ahead.

“You would think Rangers had won 13 out of the last 14 titles.”

Celtic have yet to really crank up the big business in this transfer window and it’s got some supporters feeling a tad nervous.

Denis Bruce, Bishopbriggs, said: “What on earth is simmering under the surface at Celtic Park?

“The signings so far have been insignificant and do not bode well for the coming season.

“Any new signings will need time to bed in for the