They say there’s a fine line between optimism and delusion. Exactly where that line sits in the world of Scottish football and pre-season predictions very much depends on which side of the fence you sit. But on the Hotline ? There’s plenty of room for both.
Rangers fans are expectant after the Europa League finalists took apart West Ham in Tuesday’s pre-season friendly at Ibrox in which new signings Rabbi Matondo and Tom Lawrence stood out. But Celtic supporters reckon their arch rivals are getting ahead of themselves.
John Bruce emailed: “Considering Rangers have lost top quality players such as Calvin Bassey, Joe Aribo and Leon Balogun, the team didn't look any weaker as they took a full-strength West Ham side apart. Playing a top EPL team like Spurs on Saturday, with genuine world-class players such as Son and Kane, will be a tougher test of how far Rangers have come - and how far we can go. Games like these also show how much Rangers and their manager are respected. Little wonder the Rangers fans are so excited.”
