Declining Celtic stars wouldn't get in the Ange's reserves and Brendan Rodgers doesn't cut the mustard – Hotline

It's Scottish Cup last 16 weekend with some tasty ties on the menu but all Hotline callers were interested in taking about was the fallout from the midweek Premiership fixtures. Two in particular - Celtic’s 2-1 win at Hibs and Rangers victory over Aberdeen by the same scoreline. Those results might mean its as you were at the top. But Celtic’s three point lead is coming under increasing pressure with Gers holding a game in hand.

And callers reckon the tide is turning. Joe Graham, Garrowhill, said: “It was a smile of relief on Brendan Rodgers face when his dishevelled Celtic team stole the points at Hibs. It took two penalties and VAR to get there. Another poor performance to upset the disgruntled fans. Philippe Clement ‘s revitalised Rangers must be odds on with the bookies now to win the league. There’s something far wrong inside the doors at Celtic Park I think, not just the performance on the field.”

Celtic fan Paddy Gowans emailed: “That was a terrible performance against a rubbish Hibs team. We can't score a goal without a penalty. Rodgers can't cut the mustard anymore, there’s guys in that team who wouldn't have got in big Ange’s reserves.” And Gers supporter George Wilson, West Sussex, said: “I rarely watch Celtic but saw some of their two recent games and they are obviously in deep decline under Brendan Rodgers. They were very fortunate not to lose to Hibs being saved by not one but two dodgy penalties.

"Rangers on the other hand continue to improve under Philippe Clement and should have beaten Aberdeen by a much bigger score. Only more poor refereeing prevented Rangers getting at least two draws against Celtic and a six point swing in the league. An expected victory over Ross County will take us level with