Celtic shade bitter battle

CELTIC remain on course for the domestic treble after Mark Wilson’s goal saw off Rangers in an ill-tempered Scottish Cup fifth-round replay at Parkhead last night which saw the visitors end up with nine men – and have another dismissed after the final whistle.

Light Blues midfielder Steven Whittaker was sent off by referee Calum Murray in the 35th minute after picking up his second booking for a foul on Emilio Izaguirre and consequently an uphill task for the injury-ravaged visitors became almost impossible.

Wilson drove in three minutes after the break after his first shot was cleared off the line by the head of Ibrox defender Sasa Papac – who was stretchered off for his troubles to add to the Light Blues’ woes.