Gloating Celtic fans send Hotline search party for missing Rangers regulars as Japan trip tipped to widen gap

Celtic's A-Team will be taking on J-League opposition this summer after arranging a homecoming tour for the Hoops’ Japanese stars.

And Nick Campbell, Edinburgh, reckons the trip to the Land of the Rising Sun will only propel Ange Postecoglou's side further in front of the rest of Scotland's chasing pack. He said: “The importance of Celtic’s impending title win this season can’t be understated. On top of the guaranteed Champions League bounty it also allows Ange to enjoy a money-spinning pre-season in Japan, a trip that in itself will probably rake in more than all of our domestic prize money combined.”

Jim McSorley, Bothwell, said: “The announced trips to Japan and South Korea give Celtic the chance to widen the gap with the rest of Scottish football. Mixing with Premier League clubs will not only sharpen the squad for the 23/24 season but will also provide millions to bring in new players as well.”

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Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, added: “Celtic are going on a Far East tour of Asia when their successful season ends while Rangers will only make it as far west as Oban as that is all they can afford! Changed days. Michael Beale says he needs to buy a dozen players but can't afford a dozen eggs.”

The Parkhead faithful remain in gleeful mood after Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final victory over their arch-rivals put them on course for another domestic clean sweep – and they’re not done gloating.

Henry Moffat, Stirling, said: “What is even more amusing than Celtic’s total dominance of Rangers is their utter refusal to accept it is happening. We have a Rangers player saying we didn’t win a game we just won,