Celtic had a superb transfer window and will now seal the title by beating Rangers - Hotline

The transfer window slammed shut but we can still hear the Old Firm storm brewing ahead of today’s showdown at Celtic Park. Both clubs are bang in form but Hoops fans reckon the title race will be OVER if they can put daylight between the sides this lunchtime.

Paddy Gowans , via email, said: “Let's not beat about the bush here, if Celtic beat Rangers they will be five points clear and that, I'm afraid, will be league over in September.” Bud Hay, Dumfries, said: “I nearly choked on my cornflakes reading Rangers are going to do this and that. May I remind them the champions of Scotland are 42 games undefeated and It will be 43 come Saturday. My man Kyogo is back, we will be five points clear.”

Celts snapped up Oliver Abildgaard on deadline day while there were no new incomings at Ibrox in the final hours of the window. David Bryce, Troon , said: “ Celtic had a superb transfer window. I am happy we have added much needed steel to the midfield with the big Dane. I salute the board for their sterling work.

“But someone will have to explain to me why Mikey Johnston deserves a contract extension. He never kicks a ball each season and contributes nothing. What a strange decision.”

Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, said: “I bet Rangers fans are pinching themselves today. That's at least six transfer windows they've managed to hold on to Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent.”

But Frank McFerran, Carrickfergus , said: “It was Gio van Bronckhorst’s call on transfers. The board would have spent money if he needed a player. Celtic have signed half of Europe plus moves into Russia and South America, you can only play so many.”

Andy Logan emailed: “In response to Chris Lowe’s comment about Matt O’Reilly’s worth any player is only worth what