Rangers diehards award Celtic a mocking applause as Hotline told you don't like us when we're DOMINATING

IT was a weekend of Scottish Cup drama and it was inevitable the officials would be back in the spotlight.

This time it was at Easter Road where Rangers were awarded a penalty before two Hibs players were sent off in their 2-0 win to get Philippe Clement's men to the semi-finals. Ben Casey, Norwich, said: “The performance of the Scottish officials on Sunday proves – if ever proof was needed – that they are by far the worst and most incompetent in Europe.”

But Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, said: “Rangers have had softer yellow cards and sending off this season than the two Hibs players sent off. None of the officials decisions were Rangers’ fault so why the hullabaloo? Brendan Rodgers breached the rules and has to deal with the consequences like it or not, should there be no punishment for breaching the rules then the SFA will be more of a laughing stock than already thought.”

There were not VAR moans in Celtic’s win over Livi and Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: “Well done to Celtic. It has taken 28 games, but finally they have completed a 90 minutes with no complaints. Maybe they could play Livingston at home every week with the same officials.”

Celtic got through but punters were unconvinced by the 4-2 victory. Tommy Campbell, Fraserburgh, said: “Why is Rodgers leaving Kyogo on the bench? He doesn't become a bad player overnight. It could be a productive partnership with Adam Idah, with the big target man getting the knock downs for Kyogo. The Celtic team have seemed to take a step back since the days of Angeball.”

Robert McEwan, Mount Vernon, said: “Another nerve wracking day at Paradise. It’s a disgrace Celtic have allowed every team in league to give us a game. We have came down to a level that's let the rest make a