Brendan Rodgers must suss Celtic passengers out and splash serious cash after Treble surrender - Hotline special

Brendan Rodgers finally discovered what it feels like to lose a domestic cup tie as Celtic boss after Kilmarnock completed a stunning two-week Old Firm double.

Rodgers won every piece of silverware going in Scotland in his first spell in charge. But he’s already missed his first chance of silverware in his second coming. And Fraser Davison, Glasgow, said: “If Brendan hasn’t sussed out who the passengers are yet we are stuffed. Greg 'passback' Taylor is first in the queue - I gave up counting how many times he turned round looking to pass the buck.

"Callum McGregor was anonymous, Liel Abada looks like a a player with too much going on in his head when on the ball. Shocking display all round. Time to spend some serious cash and offload a few who are not being challenged for a starting berth.” Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, said: “If you didn't see that defeat coming you've been sleeping. Has the board sacrificed the Treble by not getting signings in quickly? Can't understand it though, especially after the speed of the activity in signings the last two seasons.”

Gerard Kelly emailed: “Well done to Killie as they deserve it. As for Celtic, they played absolutely shocking. Matt O'Reilly’s passing was really poor didn't seem interested whatsoever. As for the team as a whole - either play the ball on the deck or just don't bother turning up. Celtic better get there act together as this is not the way we played last season.”

It wasn’t just Rodgers and Celtic getting it in the neck though. John Caw emailed: “Alan Muir is the most anti-Celtic referee. Kyogo has his arm almost pulled off, yes free kick but the games I have watched over the weekend have all been yellow cards for same thing.”

Steve McSherry, Uddingston, said: “After