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Red faced Dermot Desmond devoid of Hotline sympathy as Tennent’s Sixes conspiracy theory rages over Celtic win

We're into the final week of the international break but there's plenty to talk about in the mad and wonderful world of Scottish football

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:33 AM
Red faced Dermot Desmond devoid of Hotline sympathy as Tennent’s Sixes conspiracy theory rages over Celtic win
Key Things to Know
  • Hotline callers showed little sympathy for Dermot Desmond following a tennis-ball protest staged against him at St Andrews.
  • A contributor raised conspiracy claims alleging rule and scheduling advantages aided Celtic's win in the Tennent's Sixes tournament.
  • Celtic supporters voiced concern over £11 million forward Kasper Hogh drawing blanks in eight of his first nine appearances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daily Record Hotline callers offered little sympathy to Celtic major shareholder Dermot Desmond after supporters protested by throwing tennis balls onto the 15th hole at St Andrews. Callers criticized Desmond's leadership and the board's European record, while another debated the appropriateness of disrupting his golf round. Additionally, the platform captured fan concerns regarding striker Kasper Hogh, who has scored in only one of his first nine games following an £11 million transfer from Bodo/Glimt.

The column also highlighted disputes surrounding Celtic's victory in the Tennent's Sixes tournament. One contributor claimed rule manipulations favoured Celtic through schedule advantages, squad additions, and refereeing decisions involving Aiden McGeady. Other rival callers exchanged banter over the indoor tournament, highlighting Celtic's silverware celebration following recent defeats to Rangers.

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