Rangers are all ARROGANCE and no substance as Hotline sticks boot into Cyriel Dessers claim

Cyriel Dessers was the Hampden hero for Rangers – but the striker is the villain for Celtic fans after taking his bait.

The frontman bagged a double to down Hearts and then claimed the Light Blues are the best side in Scotland. Plenty of Parkhead hunters took the hook on the Hotline and Charlie Goldie, Glasgow, said: "Dessers says that Rangers are better than Celtic. They are all delusional. He is the worst centre forward in the history of Rangers, so that tells you something. The quicker you meet Celtic they will shut you up once and for all.”

Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “You’ve got to hand it to Rangers players. After over a decade of listening to them claiming they’re the best club in Scotland whilst winning next to nothing, another player comes out with it again. You would think by now they would’ve learned their lesson as it always comes back to haunt them. I’ve never known a club with so much arrogance with nothing to back it up.”

Paddy Gowans emailed: “Dessers is deluded. He's the worst striker in the league by a mile even the Rangers fans want rid off him.”

Gers fans are in a better mood after the Hampden win with Philippe Clement’s call to rest Connor Goodson going down well. Drew Ferguson, Oban, said: “Dropping Goldson was not a surprise as he has been poor for weeks. But with the introduction of Mohamed Diomande, Rangers look more assured and he allows others like Todd Cantwell to flourish. He is a good buy but we need a few more in the summer.”

Donald Dundas, Uddingston, said: “If Clement doesn't play Balogun in the next game, questions must be asked. The big man was excellent on the ball and in the tackle, and was deserved man of the match before Dessers – who once again should have had four. Hopefully onwards and upwards.”

Jamie Thompson, Yoker, said: “Sunday was more like it. Rangers fought hard all over pitch and Caldwell was just outstanding. Goldson being dropped was the right thing to do. All Rangers fans want the same for the next six games.”

Rivals were not so impressed – especially with Fabio Silva’s tumble in the box. Stephen Mulhern emailed: “It was great to see Rangers overcome their reserve team to reach the final. It’s so satisfying to know that the Double will be achieved in the last match of the season. However if Silva brings his diving board to Hampden, that would scupper Celtic’s chances.”

Neil Renton, Leith, said: “I can’t believe a club actually spent £35 million on Silva. He plays like he’s won some sort of competition to turn out for Rangers. Not so much Hi Ho Silva more Ha Ha Silva.”

The Old Firm war of words is going to continue right up to the end of the season. Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: “Come on Celtic fans, let's summarise. “Mickey Mouse Trophy, Hearts lay down, referee was spotted in Larkhall, the guy on VAR went to school with John Greig. Everyday another conspiracy theory. Change the channel, you really are making fools of yourselves.”

But Tam Williamson, Lanarkshire, said: “It's astonishing that the usual gum bumpers are suggesting that Aberdeen were denied a penalty when Carter-Vickers was fouled from behind whilst clearing the ball in his penalty area? These guys will mutter anything as they don’t know any better. Brain Fog Syndrome comes to mind.” In fairness, it’s a common affliction across Scottish football.