Best Rangers manager fit splits the Jury as Celtic evidence condemns Aberdeen to brutal Scottish Cup Final sentence

ANDY NEWPORT : The form book suggests Brendan Rodgers will wrap up the silverware with goals to spare. Of course Aberdeen have a punchers chance but they will need a flawless performance against the Hoops - something they’ve come nowhere near managing in recent head-to-heads.

SCOTT McDERMOTT : It’s impossible to make an argument for Aberdeen. Jimmy Thelin will need to come up with a managerial masterclass just to be competitive at Hampden - and even then Celtic will probably be too good. Another Treble for Brendan Rodgers is inevitable.

MICHAEL GANNON : It’s hard to make much of a case for the Dons. They have been so vulnerable of late and don’t react well to setbacks. It would need a silly red card to level the playing field but if Celtic turn up, they’ll stroll it.

SCOTT BURNS : You have to say Treble-chasing Celtic go in as heavy favourites. Aberdeen go into it on a poor run of form and have also lost their last four games against Celtic. But it is a one-off and anything can happen, as we have seen in finals across Europe already this season.

ANDY : Gerrard knows the club and the demands but given the way his recent stints at Aston Villa and in Saudi have gone, fans are right to be concerned. Martin offers a fluid, attractive brand of football and that might be enough to win over the sceptics who’ve seen their team stagger from one embarrassing result to another this term.

SCOTT McD : If it’s going to be one of those three, Gerrard ticks the most boxes. He knows the club, the league and the Old Firm goldfish bowl. He won’t be fazed by taking on Brendan Rodgers and - crucially - he knows what it takes to win a title at Ibrox.

MICHAEL : Gerrard knows the drill and would lift the fans. But Martin is an interesting