Celtic fans send SOS to Callum McGregor as Hotline jury brand Brendan Rodgers' side worst in 70 years

Daizen Maeda grabbed a treble as Celtic booked a return to Hampden against Livingston but not many Hoops fans were for raising a glass to their side on the Hotline.

Twice Brendan Rodgers’ side were pegged back by the brave Lions before Maeda’s third in the 86th minute and Kyogo’s injury time clincher secured a 4-2 quarter final win. Jon Caw emailed: “I have seen some bad Celtic teams in over 70 years but this one takes the biscuit. No defence and side foot Stephen Welsh is the worst I have ever seen and believe me we’ve had some bad ones.”

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “A game that just typifies Celtic’s season. More than enough chances to win the game comfortably but looked like losing a goal with every attack from Livi and especially from cross balls. How Welsh gets a game before Lagerbielke is bewildering to me. Having been critical of Maeda and Kuhn recently I must say both were outstanding and hopefully Callum McGregor is back soon as he is a huge miss.”

Stephen Mulhern emailed: “With Callum McGregor not pulling the strings in midfield Celtic were disjointed against a spirited Livingston side. However I will gladly take the result and if Kyogo can’t start on a regular basis then Maeda proved today’ that he’s the best option up front.”

Aberdeen are hunting a third manager this season after Neil Warnock stepped aside following Saturday’s cup win over Kilmarnock. George Lawson emailed: “It was a bit strange that Warnock walked as his words were ‘I’ve come to win a cup in Scotland’. But it’s his loss, so please Aberdeen don’t appoint Lennon as there are loads of good candidates out there and probably more tactical minded for our ever-changing game. I really don’t want the bitterness back in our league so be forward