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Age old Celtic and Rangers debate rages as defection theory given brutal Hotline reality check

Robbie Copeland takes your calls as an age-old debate comes back to the table and the Hotline isn't having it…

By Sports Hotline · Daily Record

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:32 AM

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Hotline callers debated whether Celtic and Rangers could or should ever join English football.
The discussion followed claims by former EFL chairman Keith Harris regarding a 2002 agreement in principle.
Callers offered conflicting opinions on whether English football would welcome the Old Firm clubs.

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Daily Record Hotline callers debated the prospect of Celtic and Rangers potentially moving to English football following claims by former EFL chairman Keith Harris. Harris recently stated that an agreement in principle existed in 2002 for the Glasgow clubs to join the English Championship, sparking mixed reactions among Scottish supporters over whether an English switch could ever occur or succeed.

Callers also discussed proposals to develop young Scottish players, Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, and Fleetwood Town's EFL Cup upset against Arsenal.

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Age old Celtic and Rangers debate rages as defection theory given brutal Hotline reality check

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