However, one of the eight balls popped open before it was pulled out, forcing a re-draw.
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Firstly there’s the matter of getting through their fifth round draw against Kilmarnock at the second time of asking after Saturday’s goalless draw at Ibrox forced a Rugby Park replay a week today.
The teams still left in the competition took their places at Hampden on Monday evening and after the first tie was announced – that of Dundee United v Celtic – there was an epic balls up.
The quarter-final line-up is completed by Premiership outfit Ross County entertaining Dundee United.
“With cup draws it is always nice to get a home tie but it won’t be easy, that’s for sure”, he said. I was happy with a home tie, although we have to knock out Kilmarnock first and any team at this stage you would be looking for a home tie. “Defeat was unthinkable. Regardless of the scoreline we wanted to get through the tie, we have done that, we’ll have a good week’s training this week and be ready for Ross County on Saturday”.
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John Brown, a man who has lost none of his combative edge during the transformation from Rangers player to agitator and now ambassador, would welcome a Scottish Cup tie against his traditional rivals any time.
