Celtic fans slaughtered over title celebration as Hotline hardliners post sobering Cup Final message

Celtic's title party is over and it’s all about Saturday’s Old Firm Scottish Cup showdown.

Rangers fans will go in hope, but Hoops punters on the Hotline reckon their rivals are in trouble due to some criminal defending. Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, said: “Jack Butland says Rangers need to beef up their defence at Hampden. Philippe Clement will have a better chance in the Final if he phones Digby Brown.”

Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, said: “I’m thoroughly satisfied with this latest title win. With the challenge of our rivals ultimately fizzling out, albeit a bit later than usual, Brendan Rodgers rallied the team at the crucial part of the season as we sprinted over the finish line. He played a blinder and displayed the experience of a serial dug-out winner, welcome back Brendan.” Scott McAdam, Partick, said: “Philippe Clement does not think there is a gap according to his point stats. Well Mr Clement, eight points is a gap and even Michael Beale’s record is better than yours. If you hurry you will make the job centre before the Scottish Cup Final or do you have a stat on that as well.”

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “So the usual excuses are coming out from the Rangers faithful and you have to laugh at some of them. We all remember two months ago bragging they were on for a quadruple with no mention of injuries or fatigue and the league was all but finished. You had one draw against Celtic in four games, so just admit the better team won the league.”

Meanwhile, Rab Hunter, Dumfries, said: “I hope someone has a word with Todd Cantwell about his antics and general behaviour before the Cup Final. He committed at least three yellow card offences (one could have been red) but got away with them all as they were only against