Rangers takeover has Ibrox legions salivating on the Hotline but shrugging Celtic punters put their gas at a peep

Excitement is brewing at Ibrox as Rangers’ American revolution gathers pace with the announcement of Kevin Thelwell as their new sporting director.

Over at Celtic Park, however, well the green half of Glasgow don’t seem all that bothered.

Bill Lockerbie, Northampton, was first up on the Hotline as he said: “Supporters of the Rangers must be salivating at the thought of mystery man Kevin Thelwell, the guy who has a viaduct named after him, having done such a masterful job at Everton that he’s now surplus to requirements.

"Mr T must be salivating himself at the thought of playing his part in ensuring a repeat of the 24/25 Treble and runners up spot, within the glamorous arenas of the SPFL as well as wintry evenings at Motherwell and Falkirk.”

Jim McSorley, Bothwell, said: “Now Rangers’ season is finished we turn to the annual pre-season cup and it's assuring to see them now miles ahead already, only this time it's the change in the boardroom that will see them 'coming'.

“As much as a change of ownership will improve business practices, sadly the state of the squad will mean they will be left watching Celtic in the Champions League and the riches that come from this will only keep the gap getting bigger while they take part in the Thursday Coefficient Cup!"

Regular caller Gordon Ashley, Ayr, had his big fishing rod out this week and certainly got a few bites with his claim that Brendan Rodgers is the leading candidate for Manager of the Year.

And he was back for more as he said: “Philip Borland is dreaming. You can’t be the world's most successful club if you haven’t won the world’s biggest club trophy.

“And of all the clubs who have won it, Celtic have won the most honours, giving us a genuine claim to being the world’s