By Craig Swan,Sports Hotline

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Celtic will compete in the Europa League after their nightmare Champions League exit at the hands of Kairat Almaty. But the sight of ticket packages going on sale for the Hoops home matches merely only acted to heighten tensions amongst some of their fuming fanbase on the Hotline. Parkhead supporters attending Sunday’s away match at Kilmarnock are planning to make their feelings clear to club hierarchy during the game at Rugby Park. And the briefs announcement did nothing to soothe angst as David Bryce, Troon, said: “What a cheek the Celtic board have releasing the Europa package. I hope they don’t sell a ticket. They have shafted the supporters and enough is enough. The position of the board and Desmond are untenable now and the reality is this was all caused by nothing but greed on their part. “It is clear that the money the fans plough into the club is not being invested in the team as we are dire so we have every right to know where it’s going.” Denis Bruce, Bishopbriggs, said: “Why would any Celtic supporter want to buy Europa League tickets to watch their hollowed-out team being horsed by the visiting sides?” But Alan Shaw, Hamilton, said: “I understand the anger of the supporters at the moment, but I really hope it does not do anything to cause damage to the team on the park. The people upstairs have done enough on that front already selling the best players and not replacing them. Stick with the team.” Of course, Celtic’s participation in the Europa League in the weeks ahead is not to the dislike of everyone as Martin Roberts said: “It seems to have gone all quiet from Ayr, Mr Ashley. He banged on for months how Rangers were in the diddy UEFA cup, Don’t hear much from you about your mob being in it now. Welcome to your level.” Rangers will also take their place in the second-tier of Europe below the Champions League , but domestic business has also been a big issue for the Ibrox fans and that’s first on the agenda. No wins from the opening four matches in the Premiership makes Saturday’s clash against Hearts a vital one for manager Russell Martin and his players. Signings such as big-money striker Youssef Chermiti walked in the door at the end of the window and could debut against Derek McInnes’ team. But Sean McGarvey, Cumbernauld , said: “I absolutely love how the Rangers are trying to dress up the fact they are a feeder club to a relegation candidate in England as a positive. Keep dreaming of moonbeams. You are akin to Ross county now, get used to it and stop bumping yer gums as if you’re a big club. “No shots on goal at home, 9-1 on aggregate. Give us peace and stay in your lane. It’s getting monotonous hearing it every season.” Peter Cooperwhite said: “Saturday’s game with Hearts this early in season is a must win. Russell Martin has put so much pressure on it. If Hearts were to win it wouldn’t be down to McInnes managerial prowess, but Martin being inept.” Hearts currently have a six-point advantage over Rangers with just four games of the top-flight season played. City rivals Hibs have also made a decent start to the campaign, but John Scott, Grassmoor , is dismissing any notion that the Capital clubs can take advantage of unrest at the Old Firm in the long-term and mount a genuine title bid. He said: “Given the drop in reservoirs up and down the nation, should we be worried by what is in our depleting water reserves? Why else would sane people be touting Hibs and Hearts to be challenging for the title? “If Hibs are splitting the big two of Celtic and Hearts by December, we older Hibees know exactly what will happen by January. Sir David Gray will be the next Jose Mourinho and will be touted for every available job in the EFL. Derisory offers will then be made for our top players, ultimately unsettling the entire squad. “Scottish football’s like a pride of lions. The mighty swat aside the weak and heaven forbid you challenge the dominant leaders. Away you go licking your wounds and reminded where your place is.”