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Celtic Brendan bashers told to quit their whinging on the Hotline and roll out red carpet for returning boss

Brendan Rodgers will take a stroll down Paradise Way as he prepares to return as Celtic boss and he's already won over some fans.

A mixed bag of a Hotline also has Scotland boss Steve Clarke taking the plaudits for the current feel-good factor for the national side. George McCallum said: "I am old school and supported my football team for 60 years and I believe you should never return to a previous employer but I am willing to give Rodgers a second go at managing my football team and see what transpires."

Michael Emonds, Northampton, said: "The Hotline’s biggest whinger Jimmy Murray isn’t renewing his season ticket at Celtic Park, what a great result for the people sitting next to him, if the moaning he does on the Hotline is anything to go by what’s he like verbally? He’s predicted doom and gloom for the last umpteen years and never been right once, I hope he keeps up the nonsense as I’m taking screenshots of all his posts and someday I could have a best seller of football nonsensical quotes."

Liam Birney, Paisley, said: "The Green Brigade have brought colour and atmosphere to Paradise in recent years. However, their youthful exuberance has got the better of them with their negative attitude towards Rodgers. We all understand why but need to get behind him and the team as we overtake both Rangers teams trophy haul this season with 117 unshared trophies."

Neil Renton, Edinburgh, said: "I had to laugh at Celtic Park being regarded as the second best stadium in the world for atmosphere. Whoever compiled this clearly didn’t go on one of those nights when the Parkhead side host the likes of Ross County and the majority of fans go in fancy dress as seats."

Cameron Hall, Edinburgh, said: "So, just to clarify, Rangers supposedly have a ten-per-cent sell-on clause for a player they don’t own and have never owned? I was going to say you couldn’t make it up, but clearly somebody already has regarding Malik Tillman."

Former Rangers loanee' Malik Tillman (CameraSport via Getty Images)

Jimmy Murray, Edinburgh, said: "How can Celtic and Rangers fans get so excited about paying 70 quid for famous club jerseys that are desecrated by advertisements for a couple of bookies?"

George Wilson, West Sussex, said: "It’s been comical hearing Scotland fans on the radio and the Hotline saying they can reach the European Championship final. Suddenly Scotland are world beaters and It’s the usual people getting carried away after a few victories and as usual they will flop after the big build up. There are at least a dozen teams more capable than Scotland of reaching the final."

Graeme Campbell said: "Is Hotline caller Billy Thompson for real? The SFA had nothing to do with the decision to restart Scotland's game against Georgia. game. It was the UEFA official and even Georgia boss Willy Sagnol said that. I bet a pound to a penny Mr Thompson is a Rangers fan."

Tony Milligan, Ayr, said: "Scotland's match with England will have a huge significance if we beat Cyprus and they win their game, two sides with 15 points and 100-per-cent in their respective group qualifying for the European Championships."

Stuart McLeod, Stepps, said: "I hope every Scotland fan has enjoyed the success and the wonderful start to this campaign as I have. A team that floated around the periphery of the international arena are now going toe to toe with some really good teams, and have brought a much needed feel good factor to international breaks. Steve Clarke and the players can hopefully push on and get the job done and look forward to Germany. Clarke has brought a shape and belief to this team I never thought possible having watched the ignominy of previous campaigns. Time to rise up and be a nation again."

Jake Curley, Edinburgh, said: "Clarke is doing a fantastic job for Scotland getting to Germany earlier than expected. But I remember the hype leading up to the 1974 World Cup in West Germany and he's a similar type of Manager in Willie Ormond. So please don’t go overboard with hype but we are a great wee team."

Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: "I wasn't surprised that John McGinn offered to use a Squeegee on Wednesday night at Hampden. After his miss from six-yards out it would have been better than his left foot."

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