Brendan Rodgers has brass neck but Celtic won't embarrass themselves like Rangers after VAR chaos - Hotline

Brendan Rodgers faced a Hotline backlash after the Hoops boss hit out at VAR following Celtic’s title stumble at Tynecastle. Parkhead punters were raging at the decisions in Gorgie but Rangers fans reckon Rodgers is feeling the heat.

John Robertson, South Queensferry, said: “Rodgers is trying to intimidate referees on the run in. He forgets the good goal for Rangers chalked off and Alistair Johnston’s blatant handling in the box at Celtic Park. Let's hope the referees take note of his antics.”

Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, said: “VAR and Rodgers were both comical at the weekend. Rodgers claimed Yang's sending off was a joke but had any of his players taken a high boot with studs into the face, he would certainly be screaming blue murder for a red. His comments brought the game into disrepute by singling out VAR John Beaton. I wonder if he'll face retrospective action.” Mark Smith, Cumbernauld, said: “Celtic know Rangers are coming for them and still want to blame all the officials – they were happy to take the penalty that never was. Hearts were the better team – deal with it like a good boy!”

Graham Roberts, Edinburgh, said: “Rodgers was out of order calling out John Beaton. Beaton didn't make the decisions, he only asked Don Robertson to look again. Robertson could have chosen to stick to his original decision. Now Rodgers knows how Rangers and their fans must feel after being on the end of some atrocious decisions against them in recent Old Firm games.”

Chris Lowe, Yoker, said: “Rodgers has a brass neck. His team got their customary early soft penalty, conceded their first penalty this season and had a player sent off for an identical offence a St Mirren player walked for against his team that he said was the right