Celtic fanatic self diagnoses Rangers condition as split fixtures raise questions but it still won't save Phil - Hotline

Rangers' shock 3-2 defeat to Ross County last Sunday has severely damaged their title charge, with Philippe Clement's men now trailing rivals Celtic by four points in the race for the championship.

The Light Blues have the chance to narrow that gap when they take on Dundee in their game in hand on Wednesday night, in a game that has twice fallen foul to the rain at Dens Park.The Old Firm could yet meet in the final of the Scottish Cup, but will face off for the last time in the league this season at Celtic Park on May 11. Some Hotline callers feel that the destination of the Premiership crown is already set in stone, while other Light Blues fans remain hopeful that they can steal it from Celtic's clutches with a late rally.

Willie Mercer, Dumfries, said: "As disappointing as it as a Rangers fan that we have lost our grip on the advantage we had in the title race, it should be remembered that just six weeks into the season and being eight points behind Celtic, we had written off any chance at all of winning the league. To still be in contention with six games to go speaks volumes of the job Clement has done during in his time in charge.

"This is particularly so, given the lack of quality in depth of the squad he inherited, as well as the ongoing loss of players through injury. It is a generally held belief by many that this team has been performing well above the sum of its parts, therefor a performance like Sundays was always a possibility. You've got to be in it, to win it. We are still in it, so let's get behind the manager and the team and see what happens."

On the flip side, Hoops fans have been quick to poke fun at their rivals' expense. Bud Hay, Dumfries, said: "If Rangers get beat on Wednesday the Rangers