Rangers punters demand diddies are banned from Europe as Celtic sent ominous warning - Hotline

Dundee United's Dutch debacle drew little sympathy on the Hotline. Jack Ross’ team were humiliated in Holland as they crashed to a record-equalling 7-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar on a sorry night for the men in tangerine.

The Tangerines were toasted near the town’s cheese museum and any hope of a comforting word on the Hotline quickly melted away. Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh , tried as he said: “ United ’s thrashing had a predictability about it and, following Motherwell’s dismal defeat to an Irish League side, it simply reminds us how poor our league really is compared to others. There’s little or no money in Scottish football.” That, however, was as good as it got before United were shredded. Or grated, if you prefer. George Wilson, West Sussex, said: “Last week Rangers were being pummelled and United were the new Scottish Euro heroes. After Motherwell, we now have another total embarrassment.

“I said weeks ago teams like Motherwell and United didn’t deserve to be in Europe as both had minus goal differences and only won 12 league games each out of 38 last season. Ridiculously we even had teams in the bottom half of the league who finished with more points than them.”

Brian Duff, Glenrothes, turned up the grill and said: “United and the likes of Motherwell to mention a couple from Scotland top flight should be barred from European competitions as they are an embarrassment to Scottish football and their respective supporters.

“The clubs should reimburse the travelling supporters money for travel, accommodation and loss of wages. And, let’s not kid ourselves, next year will just be the same. Thanks.”

Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: “Hawaiian shirts and inflatables for sale. All as new only taken from the package for an