For supporters it is another chance to both points score and be hypocritical - there are few things football fans do better.
Given the chance fans will get angry seeing their team clapping another onto the pitch. When the shoe is on the other foot they go radge that the opposition are not paying their respects.
The guard of honour is nothing more than a silly little gimmick.
It may be said that Rangers' stance is of the petty variety, and let's face it there is a certain amount of truth - and humour - in it. But what is more cringeworthy is the need for a guard of honour.
It is not as if there are other ways in which the winning team and players are celebrated.