Michael Beale was at pains to clarify he wasn't disrespecting Celtic by calling them the 'other team' but Hotline callers believe the man doth protest too much.
The new Rangers boss isn't endearing himself to some observers who clearly aren't convinced. Jim McClean, Rothesay, emailed: "Beale is now telling us he was not disrespectful with his comments about the 'other team', he is just showing his lack of class by not saying Celtic. He was disrespectful to Gio van Bronckhorst by turning up at Ibrox for the Aberdeen game and saying he was catching up with friends. He had 18 months to do that but chose to be classless at that time as well. He should put his brain into gear before he speaks."
Craig Anderson, Glasgow, said: "It may have been a very innocent comment which was taken too far as Beale claims but I think he knew exactly what he was saying. It's the kind of language which is used to endear him to the fans and he's not new to Glasgow and the Old Firm goldfish bowl so he knows his words will be picked over and scrutinised."
