Secret Celtic contract clause unearthed as Hotline eagle eye claims Rangers will suffer job and finish next

Red-hot Celtic head to Pittodrie for a top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday for a showdown that could have a major say on the title outcome this season.

But first, the Hotline’s green contingent reckon Brendan Rodgers will need to decide which of his two teams to send up the road to Aberdeen. The Hoops boss sent out his fringe men against Ross County on Saturday but it made no difference to the end result of a 5-0 hammering.

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “Even after making six changes, Celtic still blew County away with a superb first half and they could quite easily have scored 10. Quality football and some superb goals with Luke McCowan the stand out performer for me. A tough trip next to Pittodrie but we go in full of confidence and some tough choices for the manager, which of course is a great position to be in.”

Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, said: “I thought one of the dilemma’s Brendan Rodgers is facing before the trip to Pittodrie would be bringing back Arne Engels into the midfield. But after witnessing McCowan excelling it must be a big call. Paulo Bernardo offers more of a goal threat than Engels and a spell on the bench seems on the cards.”

Charles Maxwell added: “I wonder if the Celtic players have a ‘job and finish’ clause in their contracts because despite only putting in a half shift for most matches this season, they’re on track for a goal difference of 105 vs 65 last season...maybe less is more!”

Meanwhile, Rangers’ Europa League exploits remained a hot topic for debate. John Scott, Port Glasgow, rang to say: “Most Rangers fans who contact the Hotline are on about Rangers failing to play well in bread and butter league games. Yet Alan Flett says the problem is they are only interested in big games such as