David Moyes at centre of fiendish Rangers next manager riddle as Hotline see all the tantalising clues laid out
New Year is often a time for reflection but downbeat Rangers couldn't think of anything much worse than turning the mirror onto their own glare.
The Bears are bruised and battered, however, one regular is aiming to lift spirits with a fiendish puzzle to stop punters thinking about the brutal reality of sitting 14 points behind Celtic before Brendan Rodgers' runaway travel the city to face off on Thursday. Philippe Clement is in a pickle but one punter has come up with a creative way to talk up his potential successor.
Robert McNab emailed: "Who am I? Rangers can forget about upcoming clashes, the main focus now should be the future and the new CEO should be getting straight on the phone to secure the man who will save us. That is me. I’m experienced, organised, I get the best out of my players and we constantly punch above our weight, also winning a European trophy on the way. Yes, I had questionable taste in clubs as a player but I supported the very best as a kid. Best part is I’m on the golf course currently with nothing else to do! Who am I? Here's one clue, Davie M - Lytham."
The SFA have held their hands up once more over the no goal at Fir Park which denied Tony Watt the chance to make it 3-1 against Rangers on Sunday. Motherwell were miffed and they are not the only ones. Kevin Wark emailed: "I am really looking forward to the two weeks of hysteria and hundreds of articles from the Record, relating to Motherwell's disallowed goal against the Rangers. I'm a bit confused why they haven't started covering it yet though?"
Scott McAdam, Glasgow, said: "Quite strange you don't hear from your Hotline stattos about Motherwell chopped off goal. That's because they are hiding behind all their sofas."
Rangers regular Alan Flett was served up some medicine. Glen Mitchell emailed: "So Mr Flett comes out with even more of his prize thoughts, driven by deludamol and Ifonlyazole. If only his club had achieved something more than 2 cups and an uncontested league title...if only, if only. I don't believe he is for real, no one is that daft."
Meanwhile another has begged the Light Blue faithful to drop one word in particular from their lexicon. Paul Price, Glasgow, said: "What is it with Rangers fans coming on the Hotline and bleating about ‘IF’ we had this and that we would be world beaters? It is like me saying, ‘If my granny had wheels'. "I would also say to the skeptics out there that think Rangers are due a result against the Mighty Celtic… Dream on. Happy New Year to everyone.
Sean McGarvey, Cumbernauld, said: "I see a serious club like AC Milan just sacked their manager Paulo Fonseca for being 14 points off the top ... .makes you think eh? Anyway all the best to the Rangers, may you become a serious club in the future, may last year be as good to you as this one."
And he was followed by another regular. Eddie Eason, Fife, said: The usual hard done lot on here again. Don’t hear them talking about the 30mil keeper Butland own goal. Now we have Tavernier saying men against boys. Cast your mind back to when another money grabber Graham Souness said the same thing. We all know what happened next."
Hearts are het for a talking to from their irate public. The comic cuts in the Highlands has the Jambos mired in a relegation dogfight. And their fans are seriously worried. Ian Hunter, Penicuik, said: "I’m probably Hearts biggest fan. And I won’t accept mediocrity anymore. We’re a fan owned club, so it’s like looking in the mirror and booing yourself. I’ll be at the front of the plaza protesting on Thursday. I’ve also withdrawn my monthly donation to FOH."
Jim Young, Larkhall, said: Now is the time for getting rid of manager Critchley. He's lost and out of his depth. There's only one man for the job of getting back the fight of relegation that's Gary Locke, a true Jambo , as far as Shankland, he wouldn't kick another ball for Hearts if it was left to me (bring Ryan Stevenson on board as well to kick backsides).
And congratulations to our final caller of 2024. John Scott, Grassmoor, said: "It's an interesting question brought up by Kris Boyd, about teams celebrating with their supporters. Rangers players applauding their support after an underwhelming draw at Motherwell? Never thought I'd see the day. Hibs heading to their fans to celebrate a rare Gorgie win?
"Of course they should be given the rarity of the achievement. What about Hearts at County? Clutching despair from the grip of victory with moments to go. Given the atrocious weather their fans travelled through to reach Dingwall they should have shook each and every supporter by the hand. Up close and personal so they could see the tears in their eyes. He who laughs last, laughs loudest eh my Jambo friends."
