Celtic caller eats humble pie as Rangers fan's crystal ball triggers the Hotline

Daily Record

27-05-2025

Rangers fans haven't had much to shout about this season, so they weren't going to pass up the chance to poke fun at their rivals.
Celtic supporters like regular caller Gordon Ashley have had to eat some humble pie over the last few days after the Hoops blew the chance of a Treble.
George Wilson, West Sussex, wrote: "Gordon has been boasting for weeks of Trebles, world records and the world's most successful club. Now he is telling us he is happy for Aberdeen in beating Celtic? He just quotes the first piece of nonsense that comes into his head as long as it is the usual anti-Rangers.
"And as for grasping at straws and taking glory from Aberdeen's win... Celtic are our greatest rivals, so it's normal to enjoy their defeats, especially in a game their arrogance meant all along they saw the game as a walkover. I certainly did."
Gleeful Alan Flett emailed: "After spending the build-up to the final telling us that the Treble was in the bag, you're now pleased that Aberdeen won? Eh! Also, us Rangers fans are revelling in Celtic's defeat rather than Aberdeen's win and the sight of the great Callum McGregor greetin' like a bairn was pure quality."
Don't worry, Gordon, you aren't the only one in the firing line. Your pal from the other end of the city also triggered the Hotline by predicting a Rangers Treble party next season.
Sniggering Arrin Geddes, Irvine, took a break from the sunlounger to write: "I'm in Gran Canaria and had to take my sunglasses off to double-check Graham Taylor's Hotline contribution.
"With Celtic 'only' winning a Double being seen as some sort of failure, we have Graham Taylor's crystal ball getting an early outing. No manager, no idea of transfer budget, best players away, one youth signed on a pre-contract but Celtic are finished. Don't you just love these three trophy in 13 years optimists!"
Bud Hay, Dumfries, said: "Got to laugh at Graham Taylor. Going to win the Treble? More chance of me going to the moon. But one thought for you. You had better get a manager first, one like Brendan Rodgers."
Scott McAdam, Glasgow, laughed: "Rangers can't even fill a phone box for a game never mind a title party and which year was he talking about winning the title?"
John Scott, Grassmor, commented: "I smiled at the Celtic fan writing he nearly fell asleep watching the final. Most of the country did too, pal.
"Three shots on target for Celtic and two for Aberdeen. If Kasper Schmeichel hadn't diverted the ball into his own net, it would have been one shot on target.
"So one of the most inconsistent teams of the season wins a major trophy and grabs a potential £6m from the hands of Scotland's third-best team, Hibernian. Funny to most no doubt, but not as funny as all those journos choking on their humble pie."
Kasper Schmeichel has been getting in the neck for the comical OG that gifted the Dons a late lifeline.
Neil Renton, Leith, said: "I get it that Schmeichel has had an illustrious career but if Celtic want to move up a level then he needs replaced. Great Dane? So is Scooby Doo and it's no mystery who I'd rather have in goals."
The clearout is well underway at Ibrox as the new owners and managers prepare to check in but Philip Borland isn't happy: "What a disgrace the way we have treated Leon Balgoun, not to even let him say goodbye to us, the fans.
"I wanted him to stay because he is a much better defender than Robin Propper, who makes far too many mistakes. Balgoun gave us everything, came back when asked to, then he gets kicked in the teeth by those who run Rangers."
Finally, Charles Maxwell put football into perspective as he expressed his condolences for Liverpool fans injured during Monday's trophy parade.
He said: "After the terrible events in Liverpool, it seems sheer folly to discuss the trivialities of Scottish football. A day that was full of joy and celebrations, and would have provided happy memories for a lifetime has been ruined by the actions of an individual.
"I've no doubt the thoughts of all fans of all clubs are with the people of Liverpool right now. But as raw as it may seem at the moment, discussions must be had and lessons need to be learned.
"Over the past week, we have seen many celebrations across Europe. In Glasgow, Aberdeen, Tottenham and Napoli people have come out in tens of thousands
"Football authorities, local councils police and government must get together now and discuss the safest way for these events to take place next year.
"People will want to come out to celebrate and enjoy life. If we stop enjoying life, then what's the point? It would be letting the evil in some individuals win. And we just can't have that!"