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Whether it’s getting boos in Parkhead or being cheered through the rafters at the Club Deck in Ibrox, it’s been an up-and-down week for Santa in Glasgow.
And Rangers boss Philippe Clement will have to be able to sense that the old Saint Nick has noticed some of the brilliance of his team’s momentous achievements over the past seven days due to the Light Blues’ never-ending injuries.
John Lundstram has become the latest addition to the casualty list after being eliminated by St Johnstone’s Diallang Jaiyesimi on Wednesday night. But Fife’s Eddie Easson wasn’t too sorry when he said: “Philippe Clement has a cheek complaining about Lundstram’s injury. A familiar word comes to mind: “Live through the sword, die through the sword. “Lundstram has eliminated more players than any other player in Scotland.
Davie Kidd called to say: “I’ve never known a club to have had such bad luck with injuries as this Rangers team. With Nico Raskin, Ryan Jack, Jose Cifuentes, Tom Lawrence and now Lundstram out, they are in real danger of running out of midfielders.”
But Kirkintilloch’s John Davidson is keen to keep a positive attitude: “The renewal in the team under the magician’s leadership is incredible. The whole season went from pessimism to boom and it was wonderful to see the appearance of old Saint Nick running around Ibrox with the first trophy of the season. Onward and up!”
Newtonhill’s Gary Stevenson said: “It’s going to have to be a silly laugh to support Celtic at this point. They boo their own board members, they boo their own players, they even boo Rod Stewart and Santa Claus!’Tis the season to be happy. “
But Jimmy Murray, Edinburgh, called to say: “Parading the League Cup at half-time at Ibrox was embarrassing – just as embarrassing as asking fans for £20 to have their photo taken with the trophy. It just shows the sad state of affairs at the club. This was the trophy Celtic and Rangers wanted done away with in the 80s.”
The Gers moved within two figures of Premiership leaders Celtic and still have a game in hand after their 2-0 win over Craig Levein’s Perth.
Alan McGaw, Alloa, said: “It wasn’t the best of games last night but when St Johnstone park the bus, it made the game unpleasant. The main thing is the three points.”
Henry McCoy added: “Clement sent Bojan Miovski out of Aberdeen because I’m sorry to say Kemar Roofe is finished after limping back out early. Miovski or Lawrence Shankland may simply be the technician’s answer to a big problem.
Lance Little, Erskine, called to talk about the issue of Old Firm’s pricing and said: “Boo hoo, the Rangers are still complaining about the prices of their game against the champions.
“They claim it was their club that started all this because they couldn’t take care of the Celtic fans who were partying at Ibrox. The club has also made no attempt to allay fears about the protection of away fans. I, for one, don’t miss their vile songs in those games and hope that the current situation without enthusiasts at Celtic continues.
“We don’t need them at Paradise or want them.”
Stephen Mulhern said: “If the reports are true and Celtic have the option to resign Jota, then this is an opportunity for the board to show that we no longer have a biscuit mentality.
“Jota has already stated he regrets leaving and having him back again could be the difference in us winning the league again.”
The final decision goes to Edinburgh’s Jambo Davy Cook, who said: “Little Tam McManus is giving up Christmas sherry. Hibs have had some knights in shining armor over the years and he is still part of the little Edinburgh team. The Bill Foley’s millions possibly Don’t replace that!