If Celtic are the paranoid ones then it's strange the Hotline is awash with Rangers fans counting fouls

Celtic fans were calling loudest and longest as they hit back at criticism of their team by Rangers supporters.

Must be an Old Firm cup final week or something. Eddie Easson, Ballingry, Fife said: "The usual suspects are on here again with all their conspiracies. They can quote all the stats they want but the truth hurts. Celtic are the best club managed on and off the park. They are top of the league with millions in the bank. They are nigh on certainties to retain the league title and the cash pot that comes from the Champions League. Rangers may have to content themselves with a cup victory but don't bet on it."

James Kennedy, Kilsyth, said: "Mr Allardyce says on the Hotline that Celtic are 'beating garbage every week.' This includes a 4-0 thumping of his garbage team in September. More of the same this week Mr Allardyce." Andy Logan, Livingston, emailed: "So Chris Lowe remembers when Celtic players should have been sent off. What about Sands and Jack?? And yes Willie Mercer, the same Aberdeen team that was beaten by Darvel and Rangers struggled to overcome in extra time with 10 men in a semi final. To coin a phrase, what’s your point caller?"

Tam Williamson, Lanarkshire, said: "A shameful disputed red card robbed Livingston of at least a point on Saturday. This Sunday there should be 2 VARs in use at Hampden.....one to judge and administer fairness during the game and one to scrutinise the decisions of the so called VAR referees on VAR duty."

Henry Moffat, Stirling, said: "The fact Celtic have a low yellow card to foul ratio only proves the bias being shown against Celtic as it highlights the fact a higher number of fouls are being given against us despite a low amount of bad tackles. Fans of six different clubs