NO prizes for guessing the lead topic on the in the aftermath of Rangers’ win at Easter Road.

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Yes, John Beaton’s decision to award a late spotkick for Ryan Porteous’ foul on Ryan Kent provoked the predictable storm with the Light Blue legions wondering what all the fuss was about, while plenty reckoned it was another dodgy award in favour of the Ibrox outfit.

Chris Lowe, Glasgow, emailed: “Got to laugh at the Celtic fans and ex-player pundits who are moaning about the stonewaller that Rangers got against Hibs. They never said anything when Celtic got a recent injury-time penalty after Kyogo got his hair ruffled.

“Why is it every penalty awarded for Rangers is controversial and every one given against Celtic is likewise? Have Rangers got to play by a different set of rules?”

Andy Adams, Kirkcaldy, said: “I’m confused. Jack Ross says it wasn’t a penalty but if it had happened at the other end he’d have claimed for it.

“So it’s not a pen in Hibs box but it’s a pen in the Rangers box? Managers are meant to be intelligent men and women, so why do they make a simple game so difficult?”

Alan McGaw, Alloa, said: “It wasn’t the best of games to watch but it’s thanks to Porteous’ clumsiness gifting us a penalty then the Roofe caved in. It’s three points that’s all that matters, especially as it’s a busy schedule ahead with Hearts, Aberdeen and Celtic away games coming up.”

Gordon Ferguson, Kilwinning, said: “Rangers’ penalty had hardly hit the back of the net and social media of a green-tinted view was questioning Beaton’s decision. It’s a penalty. Am I happy? Yes. Did Porteous