Rangers face the ULTIMATE bit of karma as Celtic rev up to dole out Scottish football justice - Hotline

Scottish Cup Final day is almost upon us - an occasion for blazing sunshine, scorching football and a fiery Hotline. At least we know one of those three things is always true.

Celtic and Rangers go head-to-head in the first Old Firm final for 22 years and the phone was ringing off the hook for punters wanting their say. Eddie Easson, Ballingry, kicked us off with a balanced view. Of sorts. He said: “A cup final is a cup final. Both teams have worked hard to be there. So far Brendan Rodgers is the king and Philippe Clement is the jester. On paper Clement has little to pick from but Rodgers has a fully fit squad. But never write Rangers off - Rodgers won’t.”

Dr Robert Pender emailed: “I listened to both captains’ pre-cup final interviews. The difference was personality. Callum McGregor is bright and energetic. James Tavernier is dull, lacks energy and has a personality like a wet tissue. No sign of a winning attitude.” Scott McAdam, Partick, said: “I have a sneaky feeling Clement will send his butchers out to totally spoil the cup final and to stop Celtic at all costs rather than trying to win it. But the thing is Phil, we have players all over the pitch that will cause you problems. So I think you will need a lot more hammer throwers.”

Meanwhile, Gordon Ashley, Ayr, claimed: “The biggest piece of karma in football could be completed at Hampden if Celtic move on to 118 unshared trophies. The cups Rangers won while not paying bills and during the EBT years should have been rescinded. But their fans don’t care, still arrogantly lording it over the teams who were denied these trophies. On Saturday Celtic will dish out Scottish football justice.”

Sean McGarvey, Cumbernauld, said: “You have to laugh at the Rangers fans on