Barry Ferguson endures ultimate Celtic pile on as off key Rangers star branded a SPAM SANDWICH - Hotline

Celtic fans reckon the league is a four-gone conclusion already after the Old Firm drubbing of Rangers at Parkhead.

The Hotline was ringing off the hook with Hoops punters desperate to rub it in to their rivals and our own columnist Barry Ferguson at the forefront of the stick after he claimed Gio van Bronckhorst appeared to have Ange Postecoglou sussed. A 4-0 thumping suggests otherwise and for all the gloating Celtic fans calling in there were plenty of Bears with sore heads looking to vent their anger at Gio van Bronckhorst, Jon McLaughlin and basically anyone in light blue. Let’s start with the Hoopy callers though. Barry, look away now.

John Melrose, Edinburgh , said: “What a total humiliation our manager has handed Barry Ferguson and the big-mouthed Rangers fans on the Hotline. We totally outclassed and embarrassed them from start to finish. We are the biggest and best club in the country and now have a young talented squad with at least eight players worth £20m or more. We take on the world’s biggest club in the most atmospheric stadium in Europe on Tuesday with the world watching and have a chance.”

Robert McEwan, Mount Vernon , said: “I had to laugh at Barry Ferguson’s effort of trying to play mind games with Ange. We went with not plan a - but plan w for win - a great performance by Celtic.”

Frank Duffy emailed: “Gio has Ange sussed as he only had plan A? What about plan E by Ange? As in easy!”

Rab Roberts, Boness , said: “Barry was so wide of the mark he hit the corner flag. But I’m happy to see that Ange’s professionalism is continually underestimated by his opponents.” And Cammy Murray, Leven , added: “Maybe Gio should let his players in on his secret if he has Ange sussed because they were running