Red-faced Rangers refurb calamity sees John Bennett come under Hotline fire as gloating rivals offer cheeky solution

The nation is building up to Sunday’s Euro 2024 showdown for Scotland with Hungary.

But it’s a different type of construction job that dominated the Hotline – with Rangers being forced to start the new season away from Ibrox due to delays in their refurb. Gers fans are furious while rivals had a few interesting suggestions where Philippe Clement's men could go. Robert Livingston, Palm Beach, said: “It's a tough enough season without losing that early home advantage. What a way to run a football club. Weak as water John Bennett should stop blaming others. The buck stops at his door. He should have some backbone to take responsibility.”

Jim McClean, Isle of Bute, said: “Why can’t Rangers just open three stands in August? Every other team is to suffer because of Rangers incompetence to get things done in time. Once again they want everything done their way to suit them, it’s a complete joke. They could always play at Dens Park.” Drew Ferguson, Oban, said: “Heads should be rolling at Ibrox as the most important games of the season in August will be played in an unknown venue. Is Champions League football and its associated revenue not important to Rangers?”

Lance Little, Erskine, said: “What a calamity of a club Rangers are. They can even get a renovation project right. After suing the Scottish governing body recently, I don't hold out much hope in them getting any help from them or any other club. Will Rangers fork out expense money to both their own supporters and opposition clubs and fans to cover the cost of additional travel and inconvenience? Especially after they claimed expenses from Dundee last season.”

Neil Renton, Leith, said: “I have a solution. Why don’t they play at Parkhead? I’m sure Celtic would welcome