Gio van Bronckhorst Rangers alarm bells are ringing and Hearts can turn up the heat with Hampden win - Hotline

Giovanni van Bronckhorst need only read the Hotline to realise there’s no let up from the pressure.

Fresh from a brave Europa League effort in Seville, it’s straight into the Scottish Cup Final and the pressure is back on.

Ibrox punters hit the Hotline to outline the importance of a win at Hampden and also the hassle that he’s facing once it’s over.

Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, said: “ Rangers will need to pick themselves off the floor because, if they don’t, they will pay the penalty against Hearts and end the season as they started, knockout cup-less and leaving them looking at an empty trophy cabinet at Ibrox.

“An exodus of certain players facing the revolving door is also on the cards as a major rebuilding job.”

Robert Livingstone, Palm Beach, added: “Forget the Europa. It’s over, water under the bridge now and Van Bronckhorst must look to the very near future.

“Changes have to be made for the betterment. The highly rated playmaker Alex Lowry should be straight into the starting XI along with Cole McKinnon, having destroyed Hearts last week. No doubt they are the clubs big hopes for success next season along with ace scorer Tony Weston.”

Paul McArdle, Gourock, said: “Seems Sakala went out of Fashion as GVB hooked the player off to give golden boy Aaron Ramsey his chance for penalty glory.

“GVB helped cost Rangers Europa League glory. If he fails against Hearts, he should be sacked. But won’t.”

Ian Strang said: “After the disappointment in Seville, I hope the players can lift themselves up to win the Scottish Cup and give the best supporters in the world something to celebrate.”

Still Seville memories linger for some, however. Stefan Lomako, Whithorn, said: “The sight of one wee heartbroken laddie being