In the world of radio call-ins, where listeners dictate the discussion, the usual “eat humble pie” turned into a delightful serving of “humble cake” in my case. Back on February 17th, Celtic faced Kilmarnock, ending in a 1-1 draw with Brendan Rodgers’ team being booed off the field. My immediate reaction was bleak: “Celtic lack the capability to bounce back from this setback.” Little did I know, as time passed, Rodgers orchestrated a glorious comeback, claiming one title after another, while Philippe Clement’s fortunes plummeted at Ibrox with a series of confounding excuses.

A passionate listener decided it was time for me to literally taste my words, gifting me a cake adorned with my misguided prediction in sugary letters. A playful reprimand in the form of confectionary delight. Gathering my grandchildren, I served them each a slice of my own folly, acknowledging the anonymous sender’s whimsical yet costly gesture. The baker’s recipe should be kept handy for the inevitable next slip of the tongue, perhaps for myself or even my friend Ally McCoist. Ally, known for his fiery post-cup final commentary, might soon find himself in need of a grand cake of his own after his scathing remarks about match officials, labeling them “scandalous” and “incompetent.”

In the realm of sports punditry, there’s a growing tendency among former players to abandon neutrality, opting for a more partisan approach in their analyses. While the job is far from a cakewalk, a touch of moderation is urgently required to maintain journalistic integrity.