Hotline senses something about Rodgers and Celtic that should have alarm bells ringing as 'boring' system shown the door

One hour manning the Hotline after an Old Firm is enough to convince even the most disbelieving that this fixture never - ever - lacks meaning.

Rangers may still be a whopping 13 points off Celtic but after delivering back-to-back derby dunts to their rivals the Bears are believing again under Barry Ferguson. The Bhoys though? Even the sight of another Treble on the horizon isn’t enough to shield Brendan Rodgers from a Hotline blast.

Jamie Thompson, Yoker, said: “I get the feeling that Brendan Rodgers won't be Celtic manager this time next year. He had it easy with no competition from a poor Rangers team and poor management from Clement. Ferguson and his team have made a world of difference, the players believe in themselves and in the whole team.”

Richard Wood emailed from Australia to say: “G'day from sunny Brisbane, bright blue skies, high of 32°. Last weekend we had Tropical Cyclone Alfred here and yesterday we saw Storm Hamza descend on the east end of Glasgow in the 88th minute. There's a new Sheriff in town already ruffling a few feathers at home and abroad.”

George Wilson, West Sussex, said; “Caller Scott McAdam said a beating by the champions on Sunday would show just how poor Rangers really are. Poor enough to beat Celtic in the last two games it would seem. We were told it was a blip at Ibrox and no doubt this was another blip. Rangers have been inconsistent but have deservedly beaten the great Champions League powerhouse Celtic in the last two fixtures and were also robbed in the cup final.”

William McFarlane emailed: “We keep hearing that missing Callum McGregor was the difference between the teams. Just a wee reminder that he played in the last game and Celtic did worse! Just a pity he wasn't playing, it