Lock the Angry Bears OUT - Rangers traditionalists want Ultras gone as Hotline houses the astonishingly angry

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The Rangers walk out is still a Hotline hot topic with supporters still split over the scenes in Sunday’s St Johnstone win.

The Union Bears and others made their point but plenty still reckon the young team were out of order. Jimmy Mac, Glasgow, said: “I cannot understand the Rangers fans who booed the Union Bears? The Union Bears along with RSA are trying to get the "not fit for purpose board and manager out" but it looks like the boo-boys are more than content with a mediocre team lagging miles behind Celtic. The reason Rangers are in such a mess is down to the board members who couldn’t run a minodge let alone our Rangers Institution.”

Willie Mercer, Dumfries, said: “Every Rangers supporter, particularly those financially invested either through investment, shares or season tickets has the right to voice their opinion on what is happening off and on the pitch. However there are many ways in which to do this without being divisive.

“There has got to be a realisation that many, if not all of the mismanagement and failings have been in the making for many years and that it will take a number of years to get it right off the pitch and a couple of seasons to get it right on the pitch.”

Peter Cooperwhite emailed: “I don't think the words mindless morons is appropriate. I would say young passionate fans who are looking for some sort of consistency from their team and manager. Let's face it these guys are the future fans who through time maybe bring in their sons and daughters to follow Rangers.

“They are just angry at the way the league has planned out. Maybe the crowd would have been better clapping rather than booing to show that they are not happy either.”

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But Dr Robert S Pender, via email, said: “I would love to see Rangers lock out these young ultras. What knowledge do they have on planning for a stronger future? How many millions have they put in or loaned the club interest free? They are like sheep, one runs and they follow. There is a waiting list to get seats, so let’s fill them with grown up minds.”

And Jim Robertson, via email, said: “The root cause of Rangers problems is lack of investment. Clement was told to get rid of players to reduce the wage bill, he did, then was limited in being able to buy players of high quality due to lack of funds and he also had to work with the players Michael Beale bought. The new board members are just in the door, they can’t wave a magic wand and improve things overnight.

“We have to accept the position we are in currently and hope that work is underway right now to get some investors on board.”

John Alexander, via email, said: “What's all the fuss about the Union Bears walkout after 55 minutes of the St Johnstone match? The Subway Loyal group sometimes barely last that long!”

Former refs turned podcasters Des Roache and Steve Conroy were in the firing line. Joe Hailey, Baillieston, said: “So ex refs are now putting their tuppence worth into our game claiming Celtic’s Alistair Johnston is performing the dark arts. That’s slander in my book and Johnston should take both these eejits to court.

"How pathetic is our game becoming when ex refs, who were useless themselves, get listened to and now try to influence our game via the media. Keep up the good work Alistair and ignore these two has-beens.”

Finally, Neil Renton, Leith, said “I forgot the former super striker Lawrence Shankland was still at Hearts until he was linked with a move to a second division Turkish side. The Jambo faithful must be gutted they never sold him when they had the chance."

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