Celtic benefit from SFA rule that doesn't exist as Rangers one-upmanship has Hotline ringing off the hook

There was a sense of relief among Rangers punters on the Hotline that they reached the Scottish Cup Final on the back of a ropy week.

And the fact they didn’t have to go through the wringer like Celtic in their Aberdeen epic 24 hours earlier. Philippe Clement's Gers were too strong for a Hearts side that didn’t do enough on the day and John Bruce emailed: “It's a great feeling, heading off for a break knowing that Rangers are safely through to the Scottish Cup final, having only taken 90 minutes – and no help from the officials – to defeat the league's third best team so strongly.”

Richard Wharton, Carlisle, said: “What a surprise. Hearts fail to turn up or score against Rangers again. It’s becoming a habit.” And Jim McClean, Isle of Bute, said: “I am fed up with Naismith bumping his gums before a big game. It came back to bite him on the backside once against. Do your talking on the pitch."

Celtic sealed their Hampden return but there were a couple of controversial VAR calls that went against the Dons. Graham Roberts, Edinburgh, said: “I seem to have missed the SFA rule change that states that you can't give a penalty against Celtic.

"Even Carthorse Vickers with head in hands accepted it was a penalty. I'm surprised that Aberdeen were allowed to take their penalties in a shoot out as it goes completely against the new rule change. Atrocious decision making yet again and the same team always benefits.”

Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, said: “Aberdeen were absolutely robbed. It was a clear foul for Celtic's first goal, Aberdeen wrongfully get a goal disallowed then VAR didn't bring back the clear off the line penalty save which can be proven.”

Hoops fan Stephen Mulhern emailed: “I’ve been a massive fan of Joe Hart and I’m