Celtic turn Hotline into gloat fest as 'serial losers' Rangers see their 'arrogant' claims clamped

Celtic overtook Rangers' trophy tally to move on to 119 after a pulsating Premier Sports Cup Final at Hampden.

Mount Florida witnessed a game that had six goals and a host of bookings as both teams left everything possible on the grass to get their hands on the first piece of silverware on offer this season. But after missing out last campaign it is Brendan Rodgers who comes up on top against Philippe Clement once again after Ridvan Yilmaz was the penalty sinner at the national stadium.

After playing out a 3-3 draw in 90 minutes and nothing to separate the sides in an additional 30, it was the lottery of spot-kicks to decide this one and Kasper Schmeichel came up trumps to deny the Turkish defender before Daizen Maeda calmly slotted the winner beyond Jack Butland to send the green and white end of the national stadium wild. It was a similar feeling echoed by those calling into the Hotline as the gloating started from the whistle on Glasgow's south side.

Glen Mitchell emailed: "Even playing at 60 per cent of their capability, a Champions League team still beats a Europa League team. I suppose Champions League and silverware are still not for everyone."

Seamie Gallagher, Glasgow: "What a pulsating final,which fittingly went to penalties,to decide the most successful club. Celtic possess that accolade and just never say die attitude is so reversing. I'm so proud of them!!"

Wullie Hutchinson, Aberdeen: "Although we won League Cup, no matter who went on to win it it was fantastic final. 100 per cent better than the Scottish Cup Final last season. Well done Celts and Daizen Maeda goal to put us 2-1 up was sensational."

Gordon Ashley, Ayr: "That is the difference between serial losers and serial winners. The arrogance of