'Petty' Rangers fans get it in the neck as Celtic guard of honour debate sends the Hotline into meltdown

The title race might not be on the line at Ibrox but there’s still plenty for Old Firm fans to bicker over.

Guards of honour, penalty kicks, signings, you name it, Celtic and Rangers will lock horns over the lot. And while the points won't matter this lunchtime, the pride and bragging rights are always on the line. John Joe Higgins emailed: “What is the problem with giving the league winners a guard of honour for their first game as champions? Surely this is a gesture of true sportsmanship and not being petty, the title was won over the long haul and the winning teams should be congratulated.”

Gers haven’t conceded a spot kick in the league all season and Robert McEwan, Mount Vernon, said: “You have to congratulate the Rangers defence. It’s an incredible statistic, and it makes you wonder how they managed to win zilch.”

Vincent McGhee, Greenock, said: “In response to Chris Lowe's claim that Celtic never conceded a penalty in the 2016/17 invincible season. He is as always wrong. Liam Boyce scored a penalty in a 2-2 draw away to Ross County. Do your homework lad.”

John Caw, via email, said: “You would think Chris Lowe would know how to spell Rangers. It starts with an R not C, as they are the only ones who get all the decisions. He can't see clearly through blue tinted glasses.”

Gers boss Michael Beale has started his summer rebuild already. But Paddy Gowans emailed: “I see Beale’s new signing will be free transfer Dujon Sterling. I hoe the rest of his rebuild goes as well, they haven't got the money to get decent players to come to Ibrox who could take the title off Celtic next season.”

Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, said: “I almost choked on my cornflakes this morning when I read Rangers big rebuild has started with them