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Rangers back to their best and don’t need dodgy penalties like Celtic - Hotline

The Kinks sang Dedicated Follower of Fashion.

And according to Rangers fans their side have now ironed out any little flaws thanks to a Fashion Sakala inspired rout of Motherwell.

The Zambian’s first professional treble was the highlight of an inspired fightback at Fir Park that sees the Ibrox side move four points clear at the top after Celtic ’s goalless draw against Livingston.

And Allan McGaw, Alloa, beamed: “What a professional job done against Motherwell.

"The best performance this season, well deserved and if it wasn’t for Liam Kelly’s saves it would have been more.

"Congratulations Fashion Sakala on his hat trick. Now we are getting back to what we did last season so onto the Europa League on Thursday.”

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Joe Graham, Garrowhill, is another happy bear. He said: “That was the real Gers so look out everyone, now that Steven Gerrard has got his juggernaut back on the road. As the song goes - I am a dedicated follower of Fashion.”

George Wilson, West Sussex, said: “So Rangers are struggling and on the decline? Apparently last year was a fluke and was a training ground title win as Rangers can't play in front of their fans. Despite all of this they are now four points clear of all their nearest rivals so it's surely the others who can't play in front of their supporters.”

John Davidson, Armadale, said: “Well, well it sure had to come at some point and Rangers have made that statement, moving up the gears and heading into the distance.”

John Bruce emailed: “Champions Rangers were back to their brilliant best as they demolished Motherwell 6-1 on their own turf, laying down a marker that top of the league is where they intend to stay.

"Rangers six goal haul was achieved without the aid of any dubious penalties - unlike Celtic, whose striker Kyogo Furahashi slumped to the turf as if he was struck by a sniper's bullet to win his team a penalty.

"This was after Livingston had been denied a stonewall penalty.”

More about Kyogo’s antics later but a couple of angry Celtic fans vented their frustration after failing to see off Livi.

Tam Williamson, Lanarkshire, blasted: “Celtic lost their title challenge against Livingston on Saturday.

"If a wealthy club like Celtic with all due respect to Livi cannot win either home or away against them then there is something seriously wrong within the club. Apart from a couple of decent results and a couple of decent signings nothing has changed from last season. A total clear out was needed and the board have failed the club once again.”

Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, said: “Celtic got it wrong on the park against Livingston playing against 10 defenders.

"Kyogo’s pace could have been the difference had he started. Off the park, a 30 minute silent protest was counter productive. To mute our 12th man as a protest worked against the players, I'm sure the targets in the comfy seats were unaffected, unlike the team.”

Now onto Furuhashi’s last minute flop that saw Celtic awarded a penalty and Livingston’s Ayo Obileye sent off.

Jim Mackenzie, East Kilbride, said: “I hope Furuhashi went to hospital to get that concussion looked at.

"He committed two yellow card offences one after the other. A two handed push on the Livingston defender that should have led to a free kick followed by simulation.

"The ref had no choice but to send the defender off but Furuhashi instigated the whole situation.”

Chris Lowe, Yoker, said: “If Morelos acted and feigned a face knock after a sclaff on his hair like Kyogo did especially after he raised his hands first for Celtic’s penalty it would be front page news with calls for the compliance officer to get involved.

"No wonder Gerrard can’t wait for VAR.”

Rick Hart emailed: “What a disgrace Furuhashi is, a red card for a a wee touch on the back of the head, now as far as I remember if get you hit hard on the back of the head, your head goes forwards and you don’t hold your face and throw yourself backwards as if a sniper just shot you in the head. VAR? Bring it on and lets stop all this blatant cheating.”

And James Smith, Falkirk, said: “The 'contact' on Kyogo was laughable bordering on embarrassing.

"I've had harder 'slaps' from my grandson. He's went down like the proverbial sack of spuds but amazingly gets up when the red card is brandished. Contact - yes- penalty as per rules - yes. Honesty - zero. Manager should be having a word.”

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