Celtic send Rangers fans into trophy meltdown as Hotliners throw the history books at each other

The Hotline fallout from Hampden is rumbling on and now Rangers and Celtic fans are throwing the history books at each other.

Celtic edged ahead 119-118 in the all time trophy count with their Premier Sports Cup win at the weekend – or did they? John Mac via email: “Before Celtic fans get too carried away, Rangers won seven titles – the Emergency War Cup, and the Southern League Cup during World Wars which they do not include in their list of honours. Celtic won four titles during that time which they include so really check your history.”

James Brown, Glasgow, said: “By the end of this season, Celtic may have to find a way to have 121 Stars on the Celtic Jerseys if/when we win the League and Scottish Cup? Celtic should hire a professional painter to paint a mural at Celtic Park in celebration and any professional painter need not worry as Celtic pay their bills unlike Rangers.”

William Smith, Airdrie, said: “Can I please point out some facts, how many European Cups have either Celtic or Rangers won? How many European Cups/Champions Leagues have Real Madrid won? Rangers need to get a new anthem by Tina Turner, 'Simply second best' in Scotland but miles behind elsewhere.”

That one might go on for a while – and the penalty flashpoint also won’t go away with new Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart’s first email to the SFA demanding answers. Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: “Patrick Stewart is barely through the revolving door at Ibrox and he’s at war with the blazers. As usual following the party line of the hard done by.

“The Celtic supporters on each bus are running sweeps to see how long he stays. Another dip into the dwindling club accounts when he jumps ship.”

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