Salty Celtic tears fuel Rangers p***take of a lifetime as diehards demand the SFA stand down – Hotline

Callum McGregor's Celtic tears at Hampden last Saturday have got one Hotline caller labelling the Hoops' captain's emotional outburst as "Watergate 2".

It comes just months after former Rangers loanee Vaclav Cerny sparked uproar at Parkhead when he squirted home fans with a water bottle during their 3-2 Old Firm victory in March.

Cerny was later subjected to an investigation by both the SFA and the police but ultimately no action was taken. And one Hotline caller is revelling in the aftermath of Aberdeen ending Celtic's quest for another Treble at the final hurdle.

Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, wrote: "Whilst walking past Hampden my feet got soaked trudging through Callum McGregor's tears starting Watergate 2. As a Rangers fan I see the funny side and don't think there is need for police nor SFA intervention. This fact shows how more grown up Rangers fans are than Celtic fans, it's only water, we wash with it every day (allegedly), I certainly do."

Despite McGregor's penalty woes at the national stadium, Robert Mcewan, Mt Vernon, has sent a timely reminder about the trophy haul he has already racked up with his boyhood club. He added: "After 20 odd medals, I am sure Callum McGregor has done plenty of greeting with joy. The guy is pure class."

Paul Price, Glasgow, also rose to the defence of the Celtic skipper, in reference to Gers fan and caller Alan Flett's disparaging remarks about the 31-year-old. He said: "Belated well done Aberdeen. As a Celtic supporter I am not going to say I didn't see that coming, unexpected definitely.

"Anyways a couple of things on my mind firstly, Alan Flett's comment about Callum McGregor, ' greeting like a bairn'. I will take that everyday of the week from one of Scotland's most decorated