The real reason Rangers fans will be gutted Bobby Madden is offski as Celtic fans go trolling - Hotline

Bobby Madden decision to decant down south and continue his refereeing career in the English lower leagues provided some Hotline hilarity.

The whistler's talents have split opinion over the years and there were very few callers thanking him for the memories.

Paul McArdle, Gourock, said: " Rangers will be gutted they didn't pick up a fee for Madden transferring to English football. Madden will be gutted he's missed out on a testimonial at Ibrox and every club who plays against Rangers will rejoice."

Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, said: "Scottish football will never be the same as Madden blows his whistle for the last time and gives our game the red card. He's the most controversial referee the game has ever seen as he takes up his new job in the lower leagues of England where the fans will leave him wishing he stayed at home."

Alan McPherson, Moray, said: "So Madden is off down south, all I can say is good riddance and take the rest of your mates with you. I for one won’t miss his biased decisions and the 10 penalties a season he awards to a certain Glasgow club."

Kevin Lord, Drylaw, said: "Madden's decision to continue his refereeing career in England should come under scrutiny. The Lowland League would put a complaint in if he was allocated there and fans down south are about to see how bad he is for themselves."

Ross Webster, emailed: " Ange Postecoglou still hasn’t signed a new contract and now is he bedding the new guy in? Harry Kewell is an interesting arrival but Ange needs to get his contract sorted."

Jimmy Murray, Edinburgh, said: " Does it not tell you something when Kewell is brought in as a first team coach and serial hanger-on John Kennedy is number two and Gavin Strachan is number three.

"It tells me