QUOTE OF THE DAY

‘Reconstruction should be on the cards so fans don’t have to shell out for six or seven league games and a cup final in December’ surprised to see Shaun Maloney in the frame for the Hibs job. He is well thought of in mainland Europe as a coach and he’s replacing a very good one. Well done Ron Gordon.”

John Bruce emailed: “Almost daily we hear Celtic bleating about their injury crisis because, as we all know, no other teams suffer injuries during the season.

“But little is said of the important players Rangers have lost to injury. Ryan Jack has been out since February, Filip Helander has been out for months, Leon Balogun has been out for weeks and Kemar Roofe is out injured again.

“These are first-pick, first-team players and make up almost half a team. But Rangers haven’t played the victim card. We’ve just got on with it and used our excellent squad to stay top of the league.”

Chris Lowe, Yoker, said: “I’m concerned for the safety of the Rangers players at the upcoming Old Firm game, especially at Celtic’s out of control corner of the ground. If our players are struck with missiles like a Hearts player was, then I hope they walk off and let the SFA deal with the fallout

“I fear the worst when Rangers come calling as they can’t handle being second best.”

Gordon Ashley, Ayr, said: “With Rangers finally drawing a team from the big four leagues, let’s see how they fare when they’re not playing the usual cannon fodder they’ve been drawn against.

“Celtic have beaten teams like Lazio, Betis and RB Leipzig, who were second in the Bundesliga. Let’s see if this Rangers team can equal our efforts.”

Brian McColligan emailed: “Your daily correspondent Chris Lowe seems to watch Celtic more than his own team. VAR would not have awarded a penalty for the Tony Watt challenge as it was actually an offside decision.”