QUOTE OF THE DAY

‘McLeish was so sick of getting a knockback from Rangers he’s decide to do the next best thing and buy his own club in Charlton’

speculation. In fact they puff their chest out and get on with it buoyed by the fact they’re so good other clubs are interested in them. Just look at Philippe Coutinho at Liverpool – he arguably played even better after interest from Barcelona.”

David Sadler, Fife, said: “Rodgers is worried about Dembele’s head getting messed up but he’s to blame along with Peter Lawwell for putting the striker on a pedestal.”

One player who has left this transfer window is Hearts star Jamie Walker after signing for Wigan but one caller has written him off before he’s even kicked a ball for his new side. Willie Graham, Bristol, said: “Now Walker has finally left Hearts how long will it be until he’s slinks back to Scotland?

“Jason Cummings has been a flop at Nottingham Forest and Scott Allan a double flop in England.

“The lower leagues in England have a high standard of player and those moving from north of the border are soon found out as being just average.” But criticism of Cummings is harsh according to

John Scott, Grassmoor, who said: “He hasn’t been a flop at Forest and a lot of fans want him to stay.

“I hope new manager Aitor Karanka gives him a chance and he ignores any interest from Rangers.”

Walker’s old Jambos team-mate Kyle Lafferty will sit out the Scottish Cup clash with city rivals Hibs after losing his appeal against the red card he received against Aberdeen. His manager Craig Levein said it was unfair but

Christopher Currie emailed: “Let’s be clear on one thing – Lafferty definitely deserves his punishment and not before time.”

Finally, Record Sport revealed yesterday Alex McLeish is fronting a consortium looking to buy English League One side Charlton.

Dunky Robertson, London, said: “McLeish was so sick of getting a knockback from Rangers he’s decided to the next best thing and buy his own football club in Charlton.”