Scottish Cup 6th Round Draw
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The Scottish Cup has thrown up a few shocks already this season and it has delivered in spades once again as the two best teams in Scotland were put on collision course in the last 16.
After Rangers defeated Cove they set up a potentially epic battle with their bitter rivals at Ibrox.
That match is currently scheduled for April 17 and while Cove will offer a sturdy test, the derby is a mouth-watering prospect.
Celtic have lifted the cup for four years in a row and will be looking to make it five but they know they will have to achieve something they have failed to do all season - beat Rangers.
The draw also opens up a chance for another team to reach the final with the likes of Hibs, Kilmarnock, Dundee United and Aberdeen now surely fancying their chances of a trip to Hampden.
Read on for all the reaction with the mammoth clash less than a fortnight away.
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Steven Mair
Hartley delivers Cove quip
Amid all the reaction to a potential derby clash in the next round, spare. a thought for Cove boss Paul Hartley.
His reward if he pulls off one of the greatest cup shocks in recent history will be another incredibly tough match against Celtic.
And he saw the funny side as he spoke to Premier Sports before facing Rangers.
Yeah, another easy tie!
The most disappointing thing is there's no supporters here.
But we'll see where it takes us, have a go and hope for the best.
Steven Mair
Evans 'couldn't believe' draw
Sea shanty sensation Nathan Evans was in disbelief after his draw set up a potential derby cup clash.
The former Airdrie postman became a viral superstar at the turn of the year with his naval anthems proving a massive hit.
His most famous ditty 'Wellerman' now tops the UK charts and was invited to conduct the fourth and fifth round draw.
There he set up a potential Rangers vs Celtic showdown - unless the Ibrox side are stunned by Cove Rangers tonight.
It was a fantastic experience doing the draw today at Hampden Park.
I couldn't believe I pulled out Rangers to play Celtic, if Rangers win tonight.
I have a lot of Rangers and Celtic fans in a group chat so I could feel my phone buzzing like mad talking about it.
Today has been surreal coming to Hampden as it's the first time I've been here, despite watching so many games on the TV.
I had a walk around the stadium before the draw took place and it was a brilliant feeling.
Steven Mair
Beale targets more trophies as draw throws up potential derby
Rangers coach Michael Beale has roared that the club's 55th title is only the start of a trophy dynasty in Govan.
The 40-year-old has watched his charges develop over the three years he has worked under boss Steven Gerrard, culminating in this season's title glory.
But he's adamant that they haven't stopped their evolution yet - and insists more success is in the offing.
And Beale admits that new players will arrive in the summer as the Ibrox management team look to build on the foundations they have laid this season.
READ MORE: Michael Beale targets Rangers 'next level' signings as he insists new Ibrox trophy era has arrived
Jonathan McFarlane
Rangers and Celtic fans react to potential draw
The Ibrox club's fans took to Twitter full of confidence that they can dispatch their old rivals and decisively end their season in April.
The Ibrox men are undefeated against their rivals this season.
The Celtic fans have been less vocal about the fourth round match-up but despite a poor season their team was the better side in the last two encounters.
Rangers fans
@ibroxrocks: Nathan Patterson is going to score the winner against them. Telling you now
@4ladshadadream: Having won the league the first week of March, we can now end their season completely by mid April As for cup runs, home ties is exactly what we want. This should also keep us focused and sharp in the run in All there for you Rangers, go and get it done
@garrycarmody: Cove Rangers v Clyde will be a class Scottish Cup quarter final.
Celtic fans
@20minutetims: Inevitable
@TamsellicsonIII: Hello Eddie, change of plan start Monday
Jonathan McFarlane
Shots fired from Chris Sutton
The Record Sport columnist is always game for some banter...
Possible Cove Rangers v Celtic
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) April 4, 2021
KEY EVENT
Fifth Round draw in full
Rangers/Cove Rangers/Celtic v St Johnstone/Clyde
Kilmarnock/Montrose v St Mirren/Inverness
Aberdeen/Livingston v Forfar/Dundee United
Stranraer/Queen of the South/Hibs v Motherwell/Morton
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Fourth Round Draw in full
Stranraer v Queen of the South or Hibs
Motherwell v Morton
St Mirren v Inverness
St Johnstone v Clyde
Rangers or Cove Rangers v Celtic
Aberdeen v Livingston
Forfar v Dundee United
Kilmarnock v Montrose
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The draw is complete!
Some tantalising draws there to get our teeth into, not least a potential clash between Rangers and Celtic in the fourth round.
Jonathan McFarlane
Tie 4
Stranraer/QOTS/Hibs vs Motherwell/Morton
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Tie 3
Aberdeen/Livingston vs Forfar/Dundee United
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Tie 2
Killie/ Montrose vs St Mirren/ Inverness
KEY EVENT
Tie 1
Rangers/Cove/Celtic vs St Johnstone/Clyde
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The fifth round draw begins!
And as we reel at the shock over the ties in the last 16, we now turn our attention to the quarter-finals.
While it may take a bit of speculation, there could be some exciting ties ahead and with one of the big two going out, there is a major opportunity for teams to make the final.
Jonathan McFarlane
The fifth round draw coming up!
We will find out who will be paired in the quarter-finals momentarily.
KEY EVENT
Rangers draw Celtic!
A huge draw lies in wait for Steven Gerrard's men if they get past Cove.
That game will take place on Saturday April 17 but may be moved for TV.
That's a huge tie so early in the competition for both teams and one they would wanted to have avoided you'd imagine.
The game would take place at Ibrox if Rangers win tonight.
Jonathan McFarlane
Tie 8
Kilmarnock vs Montrose
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Tie 7
Forfar vs Dundee United
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Tie 6
Aberdeen vs Livingston
KEY EVENT
Tie 5
Rangers/Cove vs Celtic
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Tie 4
St Johnstone vs Clyde
KEY EVENT
Tie 3
St Mirren vs Inverness
KEY EVENT
Tie 2
Motherwell vs Morton
KEY EVENT
Tie 1
Stranraer vs QOTS/Hibs
KEY EVENT
The draw is under way!
Radio Clyde Superscoreboard host Gordon Duncan is conducting the draw with singer Nathan Evans.
The fourth round will be up first with the fifth round coming directly afterwards.
Jonathan McFarlane
2 minute warning
The action is very close to beggining!
Stick with us for every match as it comes out of the hat!
Jonathan McFarlane
The numbers to look out for!
Each team has a corresponding number in the draw.
Here is how you know if your team has been pulled out of the hat:
1. Aberdeen
2. Celtic
3. Clyde
4. Dundee United
5. Forfar
6. Morton
7. Inverness
8. Kilmarnock
9. Livingston
10. Montrose
11. Motherwell
12. Queen of the South/Hibs
13. Rangers/Cove
14. St Johnstone
15. St Mirren
16. Stranraer
Jonathan McFarlane
Could Scotland's top two face off?
Yes. There could be another mouth-watering match up between the league's top two sides.
Both would probably want to avoid such a clash at this stage and there are other ties that would be serious banana skins.
Nobody will fancy facing Livingston in West Lothian, Hibs look like they could be a threat in the competition and Aberdeen should be on the receiving end of the new manager bounce after the appointment of Stephen Glass.
Jonathan McFarlane
Last 10 winners of the Scottish Cup
Celtic have dominated the trophy in the last decade, winning it six times.
The decline of Rangers until now as a force has arguably opened up the competition to other winnerw with St Johnstone, Hearts, Inverness and Hibs all having tasted glory.
2020: Celtic
2019: Celtic
2018: Celtic
2017: Celtic
2016: Hibs
2015: Inverness
2014: St Johnstone
2013: Celtic
2012: Hearts
2011: Celtic
Jonathan McFarlane
Writers give their Scottish Cup winners verdict
It's not often they agree on much but our writers are unanimous in who will win the final silverware of the season.
CRAIG SWAN :Rangers are the best team in the country right now. The Premiership table tells you that. They have to be favourites based on this term.
GAVIN BERRY: Rangers are obviously favourites and it's hard to see past them but with the league wrapped up so early it's all about them keeping up the high standards they have set. But on top form, they're the ones to beat.
MICHAEL GANNON: Rangers are the favourites but they might struggle to maintain their intensity with the league wrapped up early. Celtic have not become a bad side over night and with a bit of momentum they can finish the campaign with the Scottish Cup.
Jonathan McFarlane
Scottish Cup winners betting odds
Rangers and Celtic are unsurprisingly the favourites with bookies to lift the trophy.
Some might be surprised the odds are so close given Rangers are yet to lose in the league this season and are unbeaten against their old foes but the Hoops have won the trophy four times on the spin.
Aberdeen are third favourites as new boss Stephen Glass looks to make what would be the ultimate splash in winning the cup for the first time in over three decades.
Rangers 13/8
Celtic 7/4
Aberdeen 10/1
Hibs 12/1
Dundee United 12/1
Scottish Cup 6th Round Draw
Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scottish-cup-draw-live-rangers-23850702
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