Were Rangers right to dig out their own fans with takeover pending and does Rodgers have a real MOTY rival? Monday Jury

KEITH JACKSON: Let’s hope so. Steve Clarke has built a side which is already capable of qualifying for tournaments and ready to take the next step. We’re in good shape ahead of the campaign.

CRAIG SWAN: The opportunity is there for Steve Clarke and his team to top the group and make their way straight into it. This is their big chance to end the long drought.

FRASER WILSON: Head says no.. but heart screams aye! Last night was a sobering reminder we can be miles off it. But Scotland have proved before that in qualifying we can topple the best. Let’s be bold and say yes, 28 years of waiting will be over next summer.

MICHAEL GANNON: I wouldn’t pack just yet but they can definitely bring the cases down from the loft. Scotland are in good shape and had a relatively decent qualification group. This is the best chance the nation has had for years.

KEITH: Absolutely and not before time. But this was a strange bone to pick with them given that the banner involved was so obtuse and badly worded. What did it even mean? And why would being anti-woke and pro-defending Europe create such an issue? There are far more obvious and obnoxious behaviours which need to be challenged.

CRAIG:Rangers have done what they see fit. There’s nothing more to add.

FRASER: Yes. UEFA charges can’t keep building up without there being a serious punishment sooner rather than later. Fans know the rules but small elements continue to put two fingers up to the authorities and the club. Rangers also know prospective new owners are watching every move with interest.

MICHAEL: It was a bold and admirable move. These are delicate times in the takeover process and Rangers want a clean house for the new owners. It was a fair attempt but whether these things