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Rangers fixture conspiracy hits the Hotline as Celtic and Hearts contrast sparks boycott demand

The phones were red hot amid a bumper European fixture card

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:20 PM
Rangers fixture conspiracy hits the Hotline as Celtic and Hearts contrast sparks boycott demand
Key Things to Know
  • A Rangers fan on the Hotline called for an away match boycott over recurring 8pm kick-off times.
  • Sky Sports rescheduled several matches involving Scottish Premiership sides to Sunday slots, including an 8pm kick-off for Rangers.
  • Callers debated whether Celtic's Europa League commitments hand Rangers an advantage in the domestic league title race.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daily Record's Sports Hotline callers have voiced frustration over Scottish Premiership scheduling after Sky Sports announced adjusted Sunday kick-offs, including an 8pm slot for Rangers. One disgruntled supporter urged fellow fans to boycott away fixtures until balanced scheduling is implemented, claiming Rangers are disproportionately assigned evening matches.

The fan debate also touched on European football dynamics, with callers disputing Martin O'Neill's remarks regarding whether Rangers hold a domestic scheduling advantage over Celtic. Other supporters debated Rangers' recent European performances and highlighted structural travel discrepancies affecting Rangers B compared to Celtic B in the KDM Evolution Trophy.

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