Rangers fan floats a Celtic VAR theory as Europa League glory descends into domestic barney - Hotline

Van's the man and VAR’s the star for Rangers after another monumental evening of European football at Ibrox.

A 3-0 Europa League victory over Red Star Belgrade had Gio van Bronckhorst and his side being hailed on the Hotline.

And the video assistants - who awarded Gers a penalty for their opener while correctly ruling two Red Star goals offside - also got a pat on the back.

Somehow it still descended into a slating for officials closer to home and conspiracy theories though.

Irwin Houston emailed : “What a magnificent European performance from Rangers. They are the ‘set piece specialists’ in the Europa League. A special mention for Allan McGregor who pulled off a world class save. As for all the VAR doubters, this tie showed that it is a must for Scottish football as the penalty wouldn’t have been given in this game without VAR.”

Joe Graham, Garrowhill, beamed: “Another full house at Ibrox. Another magnificent display on the night to see off Red Star and now look good to reach the quarter finals. Gio van Bronckhorst is the tactician here and must take the credit. He is lucky to have such quality on the bench. Now we must see performances like this rubbing off on the domestic front as we are going for a Treble.”

Alan McGaw, Alloa, said: “What a fantastic result for Rangers and Scottish football. It will certainly make Europe take note that the Dortmund game was not a one-off result. VAR definitely played its part and proves the people behind the cameras are doing their job. Once again Gio’s tactics worked in Europe now we have to make sure it works in our domestic league.”

John Stewart, Newton Mearns, added: “What a difference it makes as a Ranger, playing games with good officials who have not been intimidated by