Celtic must learn valuable lesson after Brendan Rodgers schoolboy error or Rangers will take advantage - Hotline

Celtic were given a fright by the Bairns - and Hoops fans reckon too many changes to their starting line-up was a schoolboy error on Brendan Rodgers’ part.

Parkhead was stunned when Championship leaders Falkirk raced into a 2-1 half-time lead in Sunday’s League Cup quarter final. But the introduction of Nicolas Kuhn, Arne Engels and Greg Taylor with half an hour to go turned the tide as Celtic hit back to win 5-2.

Not everyone was impressed though. Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, said: “I expected three or four changes to the starting line up but to have eight was astonishing in my eyes when you consider Falkirk’s recent form. A valuable lesson was learned here and if a similar amount of changes are made in the semi final against Aberdeen then Rangers will have every chance of holding on to their Mickey Mouse trophy.”

Frank Jackson emailed: “It would appear that the Celtic strength in depth is maybe not as good as the fans thought. Fair play to Falkirk for having a go.”

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “That was a flattering scoreline for Celtic. I thought Falkirk were outstanding and played far better than any Premiership team has against us, especially Rangers. But bringing on the subs totally changed the game. Luis Palma was yet again less than average offering very little and how Stephen Welsh still gets to play for us is beyond me, he can’t pass a ball, can’t defend and is as slow as an asthmatic snail carrying heavy shopping.”

But Seamie Gallacher, Govan Road, was more positive, saying: “I would like to pay tribute to Falkirk for giving Celtic our hardest game of the season so far. Ultimately class told in the end - not one team in Scotland can live with us on this form.”

And James Robertson, Alabama, added: “The