John Hartson has claimed Rangers would deserve a lot of credit if they conceded the title to Celtic - but by no means expects them to.
The former Parkhead striker says if the current season is unable to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic, it would be an "incredible" gesture for Rangers to award the league crown to their rivals, who are 13 points clear at the top.
He told BBC Sportsound: "Rangers would come away with an awful lot of credit if they were to say 'you have been worthy champions, you have a massive lead'.
"I can honestly say I'd be saying exactly the same if Rangers had the lead. Celtic have got to probably lose five of their last eight games to be overtaken. Let's be realistic, that isn't going to happen.
"It would be an incredible thing to do for Rangers, but like everyone else I don't expect them to. It would be a commendable thing to do, but I'm not naive.
"This is their prerogative and if they wanted to play all the games, that's fine. You've got a similar problem at the bottom with teams going for places and the money that comes with that.
"Celtic would not want Rangers to do that, they wouldn't want to be handed it, but common sense has to prevail."
And the general consensus among the Rangers support was that while the title is still mathmatically in reach, Steven Gerrard's side will never just step aside and hand the trophy to Celtic.
Some fans also criticised Hartson for discussing an issue that they feel is irrelevant at this moment in time as COVID-19 wreaks havoc around the world.
@Browneyedbluen1 said: "Wee message for John, no surrender."
@FTTBLLewis21 tweeted: "John Hartson can gtf."
@Carsonsow added: "All Celtic fans, players and ex players are going to say the same. I would love to see what they would say if it was Rangers at the top of the league. It certainly wouldn’t be the same as they are they now that’s for sure!"
@Kaizerking8 tweeted: "Ok, if it makes John happy."
@Cammy26_2 said: "Football isn’t even important at the moment, Hartson given his previous medical problems should realise that more than anyone, league titles etc who gives a f***. It’s all about our health and those closest to us that matters."
@kennylanglea added: "John Hartson with his finger on the pulse of what really matters right now."
