Scottish Cup 4th Round Highlights Sportscene

COMMENTATOR: Hibernian have won the Scottish Cup.

Good evening we've got a lot for you tonight, William Hill Scottish Cup

fourth round, one of the great weekends in the Scottish football

calendar and it's come up trumps once again. Will double as goals,

shocks and crazy celebrations. All you need to do is sit back and

enjoy. With us tonight whole 24 hours earlier than usual. Steven

Thomson and Michael Stewart. Still can't believe they made it here on

time. We start with the Premiership match at Ibrox, Rangers against

Motherwell, 26 years and Motherwell did last victory in this tournament,

eight years since Rangers last got their hands on famous old trophy.

Commentary from Paul Mitchell. COMMENTATOR: For the first time in

40 years, Rangers and Motherwell face each other in both major cup

competitions in the same season. They opened the season facing each

other in the League Cup, the reopen after the winter break with a

Scottish Cup tie. Rangers run out against Leipzig

didn't go as planned, the last game in Scotland was their loss to

Celtic. James Tavernier is out. Lee Hodgson is recalled but a surprise

start for Michael O'Halloran, linked with a move to Motherwell this week.

Motherwell ended 2016 with four points in two games, at draw against

Hamilton. Lewis was sent off in that game. The experience of steamy

Hamill and keep Lesley Will Beatty as they return. Chris Cadden also

back and start for Joe Chalmers after 15 games out injured. Cup

competitions always bring hope for the managers. Mark Warburton and

Mark McGhee together. Referee Craig Thompson checks the ball is in

order. Kenny Miller, scorer in the final last season gets as underway.

Rangers had such an impressive home run, 33 games unbeaten until the

visit of Celtic at New Year. Rangers trying to start a new run as it's

not out of play. 1991 cup winning side running through their jersey

today, Motherwell. Hodson up against Joe Chalmers. Gets

past him, plays it in. Clipped away by

think recover and might break for Wallace. Takes a deflection on the

way past. Wallace trying to mark his return to the top team with a goal.

Got back to him. Chris Cadden just doing enough. Halladay.

That's a free kick. Could be a booking here as well. It was good

play, charmers just simply holding him back. -- Chalmers. Kenny Miller

with a header. The defender didn't do a lot against Kenny Miller.

Scored in the semifinal and the final last season after a Scottish

Cup drought. Clipping the top of the bar. Samson was just convinced it

was over. Hodson on the overlap, O'Halloran wants to dig it himself.

Wonderful footwork, goes down under the challenge of Hamill and Rangers

had a shout for a penalty but the referee Craig Thompson in good

position to say no. Twinkling feet from O'Halloran, he was caught by

Stevie Hamill, that looked like a penalty. Watch the boot, cross and

catch him. At first glance looked like a stick on penalty. Fair to say

Michael O'Halloran looks surprised. Then, what centre forward wouldn't?

Just a little bit short, Cadden has read it. Louis Moult in the middle.

Clayton Geathers together. The Wallace just leaning in and the

referee will penalise him for it. Not much in it, but just enough

contact at the back. To put the player over.

Delivery is key. It was off the chest and a follow-through on to the

goalkeeper. The goalkeeper had the ball in his hands. Keith Leslie was

eager. O'Halloran. Gets away from Chalmers. O'Halloran inside his man,

he could finish it. Hannigan with the sliding challenge. Great play

from Michael O'Halloran. Motherwell back in numbers.

Jason Holt has fetched and retrieved so often in this game. Barrie McKay.

Looking to get in behind, he's going to take on the full-back. Done away

from Tate and Stevie Hamill to clear. Surprise Chris Cadden didn't

help the full-back there has Barrie McKay was taking on every which way.

He was Barrie McKay. It was well away, great play by O'Halloran. Tate

on the other side couldn't do anything about it.

Louis Moult. Waiting for something to happen. Chris Cadden is wide.

Leslie is in the box. So is Louis Moult. Good ball onto Richard Tait.

Onside Chris Cadden. Into the middle. Louis Moult! He scorers.

They have provided so little danger but the cross from Cadden and finish

from Louis Moult. 30th goal, 60th appearance and has Motherwell ahead

in the Scottish Cup at Ibrox. 74 minutes gone. Great ball flew,

played on by Rob Kiernan. And that is the perfect header from six yards

out from Louis Moult. Met it perfectly on the goalkeeper, who has

been redundant in the game, could do absolutely nothing and Motherwell

take the lead. Great cross from Cadden, the defending from Hodson

not good enough and celebration time for Louis Moult.

Motherwell's last win at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup in 1961. Five of

the last ten goals they scored against Rangers in that one victory.

Onto Kenny Miller. The chance. Great save from the goalkeeper, Craig

Samson. Alert goalkeeping. Not sure where he was going. Andy

Halliday. Waghorn had a hat-trick in the

of the competition last season. Waghorn into the middle. Kenny

Miller with a header. Stunning goal from Kenny Miller and Rangers are

level. It's been a tale of two headers and Kenny Miller powers

Rangers level. Played back on to Waghorn, great

ball in and Kenny Miller had to redirect it. Craig Samson with

absolutely no chance. Kenny Miller scoring in his third consecutive

Scottish Cup game. It was much needed for Rangers old to play for.

Five and a half minutes to go at Ibrox. 1-1.

Motherwell moving it forward, chance for Craig Clay. Blaze it off.

Opportunity, bank to MacDonald and into the middle. Could have gone

himself. Motherwell almost ahead again. Clay setup make you and

Foderingham with the save as MacDonald try to pull it inside. In

the last 20 years, Motherwell have travelled to Ibrox and just once in

the play-off victory. Given away by McManus. Chance for Kenny Miller to

win the match for Rangers and he has. . The mistake from Stephen

McManus and Kenny Miller needed no second invitation. Readers have come

from behind to lead at Ibrox. -- Rangers. The pass back to McManus,

poor ball forward and what a pass to Kenny Miller. No wonder Samson is

unhappy. Miller, you had your money on him. Beautifully finished in the

near post. Motherwell undone by an error from the boot of Kenny Miller.

Unless there's a bit of magic, Motherwell are out of the Scottish

Cup. Keith Leslie trying to find that magic.

Rangers ahead am looking for more. Kenny Miller looking for a

hat-trick. Trying to get away from Hannigan. Miller back to Windows.

Barrie McKay one said. Sets up the left foot shot. Samson keeps

Motherwell in the cup for now at least. Rangers have found a way to

get ahead. It's a familiar tale for Motherwell. They led here in the

league in August. Only two loos. It's a repeat script. McKay. Good

save at the post from Craig Samson. He was slow to get into the game

Emerson Hyndman. He set up the second goal and he set up Barrie

McKay there. So different about 20 minutes ago for Mark McGhee and

Motherwell. It was clear for the Motherwell boss. Everybody up.

Samson scented up. Three Motherwell players there is Louis Moult, the

goal-scorer, looking to get on the scoresheet for a second time. The

ball found its way through to him. Just brushed the shocked. -- rust

the shot. The full-time whistle goes at Ibrox and its Rangers who

progress. In a match that was brought to life by the header from

Louis Moult, the decisive player proved to be the Man of the Match,

Kenny Miller. Motherwell will feel this is one that got away. It was to

be Rangers's day. Finished at Ibrox. Kenny Miller 37 years young the goal

hero for the home side. Disappointing in the end for

Motherwell. After the match I caught up with the Motherwell captain. He's

a repeat of the score last match. He disappointed you what might we

thought there was a lot of things that had gone right. Going in front

but to lose to two late goals, carbon copy of the match in August,

unfortunately for us. Really disappointing but I'm sure when the

dust settles, there will be some positives to take from it. What was

the mood in the dressing room after the match, what was the manager

saying what might it was quite quiet, everybody just trying to take

on what had just happened. It will probably take a little bit of time

for the disappointment to wear. We had a support there today and to go

in front and feel comfortable, not comfortable, you know you still have

a job to do, but certainly felt like we could see the job through. We

obviously didn't quite do it. It does hurt at the moment. We spoke

yesterday about that match you had the lead in August and you felt that

match Motherwell could have actually won it. Did you feel like you could

have won today had things been slightly different? I think so.

Probably overall people will look at the position and say that Rangers

dominated a lot of that but that was part of our plan. We wanted to make

sure we got opportunities, we took them and where clinical. Louis Moult

was clinical with that chance, great header. At that point we feel

disappointed me threw thataway but the belief was out there that we

could finish the job. We never quite did it and really rub rubbing salt

in the wind that the same things happen again. The Motherwell manager

gutted after that. Speechless after the match. He didn't say anything

for half an hour. Not like him. It was a tough day for the Motherwell

boss given the manner of that defeat. Rangers deserved winners or

cruel on Motherwell on both? I think it was cruel on Motherwell, Rangers

had a lot of possession but didn't really create many chances with that

possession. When they got it to good areas more often than not the final

ball delivery was poor and yet Keith Dock about the Motherwell game plan.

They did stick to the game plan very well and were very close to carrying

out that game plan. You were quite impressed by the shape of

out that game plan. You were quite Motherwell defence as they had to

withstand a bad that I think it's fantastic

goal. His movement was exceptional. You see Rob Kiernan has got unmarked

but watch the remote, backwards forward is then backwards again, and

finally when the ball comes and he's lost his marker. Textbook striker.

It's a bad defensive goal, free ball into the cross. Josh Windus in the

left-back area. Rob Kiernan has Louis Moult but at this moment he

switched off, he's ball watching and closed off his body and when you're

doing things like that in the box, it's critical that you don't do that

cover that's about three yards. Six yards out from goal, three yards

between the toes and you will get yards out from goal, three yards

punished. Bloom all just needs one chance. He is a clinical finisher --

Louis Moult. Allowing a free cross into the box, poor setup in the

initial phase with Lee Wallace being in the middle of the park, you know

that the centre-backs were not great at dealing with cross balls. A

number of issues there. Stephen, I know you're fond of veteran strikers

having been one. Kenny Miller today, the hero for Rangers. He is the

model professional, 37 years old and for me he'd been Rangers best player

this season. Exceptional and you see his awareness. Andy Halliday's shot.

Opens up his body. His goal much like Louis Moult's goal is

exceptional striker play. Rangers poor all day in terms of getting

crosses in and why can't change that but Kenny is pointing in behind,

Bannigan things he's going in behind and at the last second gets in front

of his man and a flying header and applying celebration. 37 years of

age, should he get a new deal at Rangers? Absolutely you can only

judge him on how he's going and he's been one of Rangers's best players,

judge him on how he's going and he's scoring vital goals for them at

vital times and looks as fit as ever. Looks in great shape, does he

have the appetite to keep on going? It appears so. One of the crucial

things is, if you think about it, he scores crucial goals for Rangers, a

talisman. If you take him out of the Rangers side it's a negative, so it

would be wise for Rangers to Rangers to try to keep him for another

season. Certainly wasn't the end of the story in terms of this match.

Massive moment. West Foderingham, write to the fore, big chance for

Motherwell. It was, breakaway right after Rangers equalised and at this

moment Scott MacDonald has two players, Louis Moult and McMullan

and he almost plays it across the goal. He's thinking about hitting

it. Thinking about shooting and at the last second sees the run of

Louis Moult and tries to get it back. For a player like Scott, a top

player, there shouldn't be any confusion. One thing,

CROWD CROWD

, two players and the visit behind Louis Moult, McMillan is coming to

tap it into the net. I spoke to Keith about the match earlier in the

season when Rangers beat Motherwell 2-1 and it was a late winner from

Kenny Miller. So similar today. Pretty much carbon copy. Stephen

McManus, he knows he's got a just clear that. Kenny Miller still has

work to do, really composed finish. Just get rid of it, one minute ago,

take them to a replay at far apart but tries to play our ball inside

and noses than wrong thing to do. It's a decent ball from Emerson

Hyndman, really weighted pass to Kenny. Kenny shows the composure to

tuck it away. There's a big gap in the fence for Emerson Hyndman to

slide the ball through, but it's the wait. If he plays it too hard and

runs through to Samson didn't get the shot on goal it's just the way

to read that allows Kenny Miller to step on it and play the ball in his

stride. Next, one of the great fairy tales of the cup. Bonnyrigg Rose up

against the Scottish Cup holders Hibernian in a match stained at

Tynecastle. -- staged. An incredible 5000 Bonnyrigg Rose fans in

attendance today. COMMENTATOR: For the first time in

114 years, Hibernian begin the defence of the Scottish Cup. The

much celebrated, much lauded hoisting of the old trophy last year

will forever be remembered but today brings a new challenge at the home

of their bitter rivals. However, the challenge today at Tynecastle comes

from the Junior leagues and Bonnyrigg Rose. The latest to

embrace the magic of the cup from those reaches of Scottish football,

can they stunned the holders and those reaches of Scottish football,

continue their remarkable journey in this tournament which began away

back in August. Bobby Hart on names decide that knocked out Dumbarton in

round three in the replay. The main striker is Wayne McIntosh, a joiner

by trade, the tournament's top scorer with eight. Seven of those

came in their 14-0 victory over burnt Island shipyard. Neil Lennon

has left pragmatism at home. McGinley, Keatings, Shin Ae Ahn to

Hull start and is number one keeper Marciano back from injury for the

first time since the start of December. One glaring omission is

that of Captain and cup matchwinner David Gray who is suspended thanks

to a booking collected while celebrating his historic strike.

Harsh, you'd have to say. It would be quite a shock if Bonnyrigg Rose

were able to knock out Hibs today. Bonnyrigg shooting towards the

school end of Tynecastle. Hibs wearing their change colours going

towards Gorgie Road. Quite some journey when Alan Stubbs took Hibs

on last season. Interested spectator.

Seeing a lot of the ball in the early stages, Andrew Shelley. --

Andrew Shinnie. Step away by Andrew Shinnie and it's gone in. That's a

nightmare for Michael Andrews and the holders are off and running.

To hit and hope, from Shinnie, he won't care too much about it but

that's the kind of thing when Michael Andrews went to bed last

night, he would have dreaded and Hibernian have the advantage of

Tynecastle. Backed by McGregor. Shinny. Keatings. He might fancy a

gold year. He does. Why not? Why not indeed. -- might fancy a goal here.

Stunning goal from James Keatings. And Hibs might be through already.

We've only played 14 and a half minutes. This is a wonderful goal.

Michael Andrews should have saved the first. This was a different

animal. Adam Nelson's free kick, flicked

away by McGregor. Lovely play by Donaldson, got it across. At least

he asked the question. Going to be a stoppage because

Marciano who has had his injury problems in recent times, he's down.

Taking a bit of a punt from Liam Fontaine. Donaldson over this long

throw. Touched on by Nelson, a way it goes.

From Forster. Cummings. The loose touch lets Hibs back into

possession, rampaging through enemy territory. Stevenson. As I go. The

goalkeeper spills at and Humphrey will make it three.

It has been an afternoon to forget for Michael Andrews. And Chris

Humphrey is off the mark for his new for Michael Andrews. And Chris

club. That underlines a really promising start to his Hibernian

career. And it will also surely underline Hibs's safe passage

through to the fifth round. They will be eyeing up a cricket score

now. There's only been a quarter of this game played and you fear the

worst for Bonnyrigg Rose. Robbie Horn, how disappointed will he be?

He will have wanted to at least get to half-time only two down. Penalty!

Yes it was. No matter what Jordan Forster says, he brought the

attacker to the ground. Well, at 3-0 down, there wasn't too much contact

and to be fair to Jordan Forster, perhaps the arm was outstretched

too. But it has gleaned a penalty kick for Bonnyrigg Rose. That is

going to be taken here by defender Dean Hoskins. He has scored eight

goals this season. He will enjoy that one! Bonnyrigg Rose is reduced

their arrears to two and they will feel a heck of a lot better about

themselves now. I is penalty by Dean Hoskins. You can see what it means

to the supporters at the other end of Tynecastle. It wasn't the

cleanest of takes. It is now Bonnyrigg Rose 1-3 Hibernian.

Keatings, drop of the shoulder. He always looks lively, James Keatings.

Humphrey got the third, looking for the fourth before the break. This

time Michael Andrews makes the save. It's a decisive one. As the one that

teed up Chris Humphrey for Hibernian's goal was not. The

penalty has given them renewed confidence. That came off a hand.

Dean Hoskins... Bawling and shouting. And Adam Muir is turning a

blind eye to this. That did seem to come off his hand. The consolation

of a corner, which is headed just over the crossbar. Well, well, well,

Wayne McIntosh. He had the chance. To pull it back to 3-2. He was free,

the top scorer in the Scottish Cup this season so far.

Jason Cummings is in! And it is a way off the line. -- away off the

line. What a moment again for Dean Hoskins. He must have thought that

was squirming in. The goalkeeper saved it with his leg there. It

well. Well, the Trainspotting sequel is out next week, I think it is, and

Irvine Welsh, who wrote the original book, big Hibs fan.

Humphrey picks it up. Stevenson. Great ball in! Brilliant finish. He

was bound to get on the scoresheet eventually. Jason Cummings perhaps

finishes off Bonnyrigg Rose once and for all. With his 13th of the

season. It's a wonderful finish their from Cummings. Terry fig cross

in by Stevenson, though. Famously the Man of the Match in the 2007

League Cup final. Lovely gliding play there by Andrew

Shinnie. He's going to get it back. Wasn't expecting that. Chance for

Stevenson! Well, you know Hibs are enjoying themselves if Lewis

Stevenson scores a goal. He never, ever seems to score. But there he

was. And Hibs go 5-1 up. They were fortuitously given the ball back

there and Lewis Stevenson accepts the gift. And he will have enjoyed

that. He will have enjoyed that, you can guarantee, Lewis Stevenson

rubber-stamps hit Ernie and's passage to the third round of the

William Hill Scottish Cup. Fyvie and Keatings over this Hibs

free kick. It was a foul anyway on Young by Grant Holt.

Keatings. Hibs looking for a sixth goal, great save, Cummings is there!

His second and Hibs's six. They are routed in the juniors. Grant Holt

must have thought it was his. Cummings was there to mop up.

Bonnyrigg Rose have a rout on their hands. Jason Cummings scores his

14th of the campaign. Can't get much easier than that.

Grant Holt has run away in the middle. He has picked out boil. Now

Keatings! That is seven! -- picked out Boyle. Hibs score seven at

Tynecastle! It hasn't been as long a wait as it was to lift the Scottish

Cup, but Hibs have hit seven at the home of their most bitter rivals.

James Keatings scores his second and this is a terrific finish. Grant

Holt played him in, Boyle then found him. And Hibs are running a mock in

Gorgy. -- running amok. Here goes Humphrey. Right out of it,

there. Certainly a yellow. Dean Hoskins has absolutely clocked Chris

Humphrey here. Terrible challenge in the end. Neil Lennon will not want

one of his January signings out for any extended period of time.

Keatings's free kick. It is eight, it is eight! And it is Jordan

Foster, who made his Hibs debut right here in this very stadium. --

Jordan Forster. And Hibernian are slaughtering their junior opponents.

Jordan Forster got the final touch. Really nice delivery by James

Keatings and the fairy tale, the dream of Bonnyrigg Rose, is turning

into a nightmare. Just some sloppy moments in the first half. Second

half, it was excellent. It gave the players a lift and a lot of players

got on the scoresheet as well, which was excellent. Overall I'm very

pleased. The most important thing is we're in the next round. We just

didn't start the next game. We conceded some poor as well. It was a

big disappointment to be honest, the way we performed, I thought we were

better than that. We showed in spells what we were capable of.

There was a wee spell at 3-0, we got the penalty and there was another

chance for 3-2. But you can't take anything away from Hibs, I thought

they were different class. We can only hope that Michael Andrews, the

goalkeeper, is safely behind his sofa now. I'm sure he's having a

beverage too, to try to forget about it! You heard Robbie Horn saying

they didn't start the game particularly well. He would have

been hoping desperately that they would keep the game tied for as long

as possible but for that to happen 11th minutes in his a bitter pill to

swallow. Look, this game was their cup final. This was their eighth

game in the Scottish Cup already. It was a success for them to get to

this stage and to get a game at Tynecastle against Hibs, great for

Bonnyrigg Rose. A bit of a banana skin for Hibs. But they ended up

scoring some fantastic goals. They were very professional and they

showed no complacency. We call that a knuckleball! It had swerved but it

also had some dip on it as well. Why not call? I have

-- why knuckle? No idea! Fantastic cross. When the ball comes into

Boyle, his linkup play is superb. Another good finish from Keatings

and an all-round good performance from Hibs. Hibs have a strong squad

but how bizarre would it be for Hibs if they went on to win it after not

winning it for that long? They have a manager who has got the experience

of winning the cup as a player and manager as well. I mean, I think

it's unlikely, but I don't see why they shouldn't be aiming to go far

in the competition. There's no doubt that getting promotion is the main

priority for Hibs this year. Good to see them enjoying football. One fan

in particular had a great moment to enjoy. It's just not a penalty.

There's not enough contact. You've got to allow Bonnyrigg Rose their

moment in the sun. I'm pleased he got a penalty, if I'm being honest.

They had 6000 fans. It was cold but it wasn't two scarves cold! It

was... I'm pleased they got the goal, they deserved a goal at least.

Fantastic story in terms of Bonnyrigg Rose. They had to go

through the mill just to get to this stage. The fans turned out in huge

numbers. It was a wonderful occasion for them, a junior team to get to

this stage. They've already had seven ties. You can't expect them to

get much further than that. To get a tie against one of the local big

clubs for them and to play at Tynecastle in front of 8000 fans,

that is one for the fans to savour. They round up now, taking us through

six matches involving teams from the Premiership.

COMMENTATOR: Highland league side Formartine travelled with hope but

Chris Erskine erased it with his seventh of the season. Chris -- the

Premiership side have lost very few recently and defeat always looked

unlikely. This is the warning for the Formartine defence to look away

now. Providing gifts like this to Chris Erskine is only ever going to

end one way. And just after the hour, the fourth and final nail in

the Formartine Coughlin came from Abdul Osman. Job done for Partick

Thistle, but a humbling day for the Highland League side. There was a

step up, they kept the ball well and they were excellent. They gave us

the respect we were due with them playing their full strength team.

The way they went about their business, they were excellent from

start to finish and one of the best teams we've come up against. With St

Mirren struggling in the Championship and Dundee at home, the

wise money was on the dens men. When Marcus Haber's effort was kept out,

maybe the like would be with St Mirren. 25 minutes in it wasn't

about luck but a defensive mistake and that proved costly. Saints

benefited and John Sutton coolly struck home. St Mirren sealed their

win five minutes after the break. Another slip-up from Dundee and

Stevie Mallon, who had been in impressive form all afternoon, set

up Jack Baird. St Mirren go through. Really pleased for the players, I

have said that previously, they have come in for criticism previously. An

enjoyable one for them, they can start working hard and looking to

replicate that performance. It was just a lacklustre performance. I've

not got any excuses because the best team won. We were off it all over

the pitch. Just such a disappointing performance. Kilmarnock boss Lee

Clark handed five players their debuts for the visit of Hamilton.

Including the goalkeeper on loan from Newcastle. But there was to be

no clean sheet in his first taste of Scottish football. As the referee

pointed to the spot, Osborne was looking for somewhere to hide.

Accies sub Bingham did the rest. We have done that a few times in the

league and drop points with late goals, so it feels nice to be on the

end of it. A very, very disappointing day, a cup competition

where we have gone out with a whimper, like the League Cup, so we

are very frustrated. With home advantage for the League 2

part-timers, was an upset on the cards? 25 minutes in an Elgin were

ahead, Mark Nicholson with the free kick. But their Premiership

opponents didn't panic and were soon level. Larnell Cole on the ball

showing great pace, skill and determination, to bring Inverness

Caley Thistle back into things after 32 minutes. A brilliant solo effort.

Into the second half and Inverness Caley Thistle created more chances

and the sana Doumbia -- and Lonsana Doumbouya was in the thick of it.

This pair for Elgin as Inverness Caley Thistle went ahead. The

Premiership side could have made more comfortable for themselves. Ian

Viggers with the free kick but again that bar was rattled. 2-1 is

finished, as Inverness Caley Thistle progress. What a fantastic crowd.

Over three and our vows and is fantastic and just shows the

potential of this football club. A solitary goal from Eion Jess in 1995

was the difference the last time the sides met. These times they have a

different hero. A swivel and a shot from Adam Rooney saw the home side

on their way. It was always going to be a struggle for the side propping

up the League 1 after that. Leaving huge gaps at the back is never a

great idea, especially with Niall McGinn informed. Gold nine of the

season for the Irishman. Number ten would come later. No letup from the

Dons in the second half. Morgan Neil was there to lend a hand. Up stepped

Rooney to score his 70th Aberdeen goal. He is now the club's leading

goal-scorer this century. And Aberdeen's fourth straight victory

was sealed by a fourth goal. McGinn was very much in the mood. A double

Irish double for the Dons. A good day's work. We have come through it

with a clean sheet, got amongst the goals, got some youngsters on the

pitch. A good day's work. St Johnstone ease any fears of a cup

upset with an early goal against Stenhousemuir. The ball in from

Chris Millar was met by Steven MacLean and the Perth side were 1-0

up. As half-time approached, the Premiership side doubled their lead.

Steven MacLean this time the provider and a neat backheel for

Blair Alston to seal their place in the fifth round. I'm absolutely

delighted. I'm delighted with how we went about it. We emphasised all

week the importance of the game. Emphasised in the last 48 hours the

importance of starting the game well and that set the tone for us. Teams

can come and think, these aren't up for it today, but we were right up

for it and we got a good early goal that settled us in. 2-0, clean sheet

and into the next round. I'm guessing in terms of the results of

the day for you, it is pretty obvious. Probably the biggest shock

of the day. Their three new signings, playing with a freedom and

a confidence that has deserted them in the league this season. The first

goal here from John Sutton is very that stick. When you are playing in

the league and things are not going well for you, you have got the

weight of the world on your shoulders and they played like a

different team today. Dundee's home form has been sensational, they have

won four of their last five at home. To go there and get a result, even

though Dundee were well below par... Popping up with a striker's finish.

Just how worried were you about your old club, St Mirren? Very worried. I

was thinking the signings might push them up the league a bit. They have

to take something from this game because that will give them

confidence. People like Jamie MacDonald on the bench, they have

had 35 players at Kilmarnock this season. 17 or 18 players in the

controversial one. For Jamie MacDonald not to play, that is the

big one for me. He has saved three out of his last six. He has a good

record as a penalty sub saver. I think he has been one of the top

performers for Kilmarnock over the past few years. He must be feeling a

bit of grief to have lost his place to a lonely as well. A great crowd

at Elgin, 3500 for that match against Inverness. It looked at one

point like you might have a shop on the cards. Involving the most

northerly team in Scotland, it is not Inverness, it is Elgin! That is

what the cup is about, lower league sides. We were watching it thinking

it might be an upset there, but credit to Inverness because they

have not had an easy season so far. And we will have a special report on

that match on tomorrow night's highlights programme on BBC Two

Scotland at 6:15pm. Next, Ross County's match with Dundee United

was in doubt due to heavy fog but after a couple of inspections and

plenty of pacing up and down the pitch, credit to the referee, he

decided rightly that the match should go ahead. Peering through the

gloom in Dingwall for us was Alistair

On both occasions, United came out on top. Nowadays they are a division

below their hosts, who certainly go into today's I as favourites to

progress. County's Highland derby win over

Inverness Caley Thistle gave them a win over the winter break. A return

in central defence for Paul Quinn. After a terrific unbeaten run,

United have stumbled recently and were without a win in three games,

as Ray McKinnon looks to rediscover a winning formula. Income Jamie

Robertson, Charlie Telfer. Liam Moyes was an injury concern for

County today. Thankfully for Jim McIntyre, the Northern Ireland

striker is fit enough to take his place in the starting line-up. Just

as important for United in terms of goals is Simon Murray. He might be

the biggest threat to Ross County's hopes of victory this afternoon. The

former Scotland international down the line. Woods exchanges passes

with sharp. First corner kick of the match. Martin Woods, there, to

deliver the corner from the far side for County. What a finish from

Christopher Routis! A beautiful set piece from Ross County, straight off

the training ground. Completely unmarked, the Frenchman strikes his

second goal of the season. He had all the time in the world but take

nothing away from the execution, straight into the top corner. Cammy

Bell rooted to the spot and an ideal start for Ross County.

Two county players with him and he gets a cross in and what a finish

from Tony Andreu! Just as spectacular as the goal scored by

Routis, the equaliser from Andreu must surely delight his manager Ray

McKinnon. First-time side footed finish from Andreu, the man on loan

from Norwich. Quite superb. Two terrific goals to start this match.

We have a real Scottish Cup tie on our hands here. This is Dowd running

at the United defence. He is taken down right on the edge of the box

and it will be a yellow card for Charlie Telfer and a free kick in a

very dangerous position for Ross County, just outside the box. This

is a real chance for County to retake the lead. Routis, on the edge

of the wall here. Set up for them to move away, and it is in on the

rebound from Paul Quinn! Ross County right back in front. And it is the

skipper, Paul Quinn, and the home fans delighted again. Well, Cammy

Bell just pushed the ball right back into the centre of the goal.

Although the ball was moving, he will feel he should have done better

than to not it right into the path of Paul Quinn. The foggy conditions

may not have helped the Kebe are very much there either, but a great

goal for Paul Quinn, scores his first Ross County goal of the

season. Jim McIntyre was furious at the way his side conceded the

equaliser but he will be much happier now they have regained the

lead. These Dundee United fans booing the fact that they can't see

the entire pitch! Not sure they necessarily want the game to be

abandoned. A break of the ball just outside the county penalty area, a

looping shot deflected over the crossbar. -- outside the County and

of the area. Marcus Fraser getting himself into all sorts of trouble

that, it was Charlie Telfer's shop, took a big deflection. Ray McKinnon

knows that the side have two turnaround their form in these sort

of matches to take anything from this game. This is boys, to the feet

of sharp. A switch in play now for Routis. Ball across the face of

goal, the first Ross County goal! Ross

County right in charge. It is Tim Routis Chow who has got Ross

County's third. The ball just parried out into the path of the

County player and on this occasion Tim Chow was waiting to strike the

ball into the net. Ross County very much in charge. County come forward

once more. This is boys on the right-hand side, cuts inside his man

beautifully, Liam Boyce! That is sublime from Liam Boyce! A 14th goal

this season for the Northern Ireland. And County, inside half an

hour, R4- one to the good. That really was a superb goal and a

superb finish from a man in form. The great build-up and great

execution and surely now Ross County are already guaranteed a place in

the next round. This is Telfer, just trying to get

away from Tim Chow. Has done well. Gets the shot away but straight into

the arms of Scott Fox. Battle of the number 12 is. Telfer coming out on

top momentarily. Fox gratefully accepting that one. Really slack.

Gives it to Andreu and has tucked it away and Ross County give away a

second goal right on the stroke of half-time. Tony Andreu Hess 's

second of the match. Slack play from Routis who's been so impressive for

most of the game, Jim McIntyre spoke to him a few months ago about not

getting too lax and that's what he was there as he gifts Andreu his

11th of the season. Liam Boyce, a couple of step overs,

back to the edge of the penalty area. Hit that so well but just a

yard or two over the crossbar. Good understanding from Boyce. Yard or so

over the crossbar from the Dutchman. Andreu. Tries to spread the play.

Jim O'Brien again cutting out the ball.

The past from Routis wasn't accurate enough. Andreu into the penalty

area. Swept away. United look the likely at the moment.

Andreu once more. Goes for goal. That is so close from Tony Andreu to

another rectangular goal. If you're going to score a hat-trick, you

might as well do it in spectacular fashion and he almost did so here.

Look at the movement on the ball. Good ball in and sharp with the

heather is not too far away. The County management team acknowledging

a good piece of play. Almost grabbing a fifth for county. County

has done well to work thataway. In a dangerous position and advancing.

Looks for the run of O'Brien. O'Brien has got ridge up with them.

The canny finish this match. Great O'Brien has got ridge up with them.

save but Routis on the rebound, he was a villain at the end of the

first half but he's a Ross County hero right now, second goal of the

game for Christopher Routis. It's a fifth for Ross County and surely now

the Scottish Cup tie is done and dusted. That move started in Ross

County at the left-back position. Jim O'Brien did brilliantly to pick

out Routis. Routis finished the goalkeeper often ruthless fashion

and surely now Dundee United are dead and buried.

United haven't given up at any stage but they've just been outclassed.

Especially in the first half an hour. Ross County running right.

O'Brien for Boyce. Boyce, lovely feet trying to get away. Left for

Jim O'Brien. He runs things off in terrific fashion for Ross County.

What afternoon it's been for them. 6-2 and the ball on his Ross County

debut for Jim O'Brien. Superb play from Liam Boyce. Step over play set

up nicely for Jim O'Brien and it's a wrote in the end for Ross County.

The capable of beating any team on our day and we got some good players

here. Where in the Hat, that's the only goal that we had at the start

of the day, to make sure we got through the round, tough game today.

We will see what the draw brings tomorrow. Limit we still have took

improvers at him, get the right quality to the club, that's what I'm

trying to do and we will do that. The scoreline is a little bit harsh.

We have the team and if we get a couple of good players as well. To

put the level of the team a bit higher. I think we can go and they

proved last year they can win the cup, so why not that one this year

and we will see. The cup is always strange. Today we stay in the draw

and I hope we will keep going. Great result for Ross County. Let's start

with the fog. We have been known to be critical of referees from time to

time on this programme but Kevin Clancy deserves credit because at

one point it was pretty thick between two o'clock and 2:30pm,

couple of inspections but got the right decision. He did and full

credit, took as long as he could take to make the decision and got it

right in the end. The game is definitely playable. It was

difficult for the Dundee United fans to see, you didn't hear the players

or the managers complaining and Kevin Clancy made the right

decision. Ended up seeing great goals, great victory for Ross

County. Christopher Routis with a sensational strike. Involve a lot

today and quite possibly the goal of the round here. His first touch is a

great but he adjusts his body and the volley is sensational. I don't

think he intended to bounce up in front of them but the volley is

sensational. I think it is all rather great goal, to get all the

players to run away to the front paws and create that space and I

think his first touch, I think that's good. Across the

pronunciation of Routis day. Good performance all round. He drew an

influence throughout the game, setting up the third goal for Ross

County as well, driving at the Dundee United offence and flashing

the ball across the face and I think right throughout the game we saw the

first goal, unfortunately he had a hand in Dundee United almost getting

back into the game. Must have been the fog! He will not get away with

that, I don't think, he should have seen Tony Andreu there. Right before

half-time, that was a bad one, but he performed really well and he

continued it and got this goal in the second half, composure just to

type it into the back of the net. Good performance. Fantastic result

for Ross County and a match we all expected to be quite close. Dundee

for Ross County and a match we all United have gone off the boil in

recent times. They have, the last three games the last 12 goals and

that has to be a massive concern for Raymond McKinnon, look a shadow of

the team that had a strong run through November and December and

early jingles and will be a concern. I know you still feel, Michael, they

can only concentrate on the league campaign but you still feel that

they will get promoted this season? Obviously Stewart is right, they

have a bad run, teams do that are the cause of the season but they've

got so much quality, they've also got good characters in the squad and

I would be very surprised of Dundee United don't manage to do well this

season and I fancy them to get up through the play-offs. Ten to run

them the rest of the action, once again.

It was first blood to the home side in the fourth bank fog. Nguene

Bikey's effort deflected but of course they all count.

15 minutes later, Peter McDonnell did what he does best. All square.

And he was at it again to put the visitors ahead in the second half.

And then came the chance to seal it with a penalty Cameron Brannagan

pulled McDonnell down inside the box. But he was to make amends. And

it was a save that was to prove crucial because with five minutes to

play, Bikey grabbed a brace of his own to secure a replay.

Going well in League 1, la lower fancy by some to get the better of

their Championship opponents but Dunfermline had other ideas, Nicky

Clark pouncing on Gareth Reilly's shot to put the pars one up. They

had to wait until after together second but a strike worth waiting

for. Smart backheel found Paul McMullan who wasn't shy having a

goal. A great finish from the Celtic loanee. It was more of the same from

Dunfermline in the second half and another fine finish from the

visitors, substitute Joe Cardle best time to make it 3-0 with an hour

gone. The scoreline would suggest it was game over but Alloa were not

having that and with Stefan McCluskey launched himself at the

ball here, it was game on with 22 minutes remaining. Not a bad debut

for McCluskey. Alloa then set up a frantic finish as they snatched a

second goal in added time. Greg Spens persisted but at the end it

was just too late and Dunfermline go through.

Championship third against fourth at Campillo and it was close until just

before the break. McCracken failed to clear the header and Jamie

Lindsay took advantage. If Falkirk boss Peter Houston had his head in

his hands over that defensive mishap, then you can only guess what

he thought of this just after the restart. Forbes thought his chance

had gone and he wasn't for passing up a second invitation to find the

net. Morton are now unbeaten at home. Thrilled with the result, of

course but the performance as well, particularly in the second half we

grew into the game and got better as the game went on.

This tie always had the makings of being a tight affair and so approved

and it was first blood to East Fife and quite a strike to boot. Nicky

Paterson with the volley. And why wouldn't you celebrate? Livingstone

responded. Kevin's free kick was thunderous, the saved by Ryan

Goodfellow impressive. Livingstone came close to an equaliser at the

death but agony for Dale Carrick as his effort crashed off the bar and

East Fife going to the draw. Delighted for them because they

worked so hard and for as much as Livingstone put us under a lot of

pressure at the end of the game, I thought we defended extremely well.

When you score a goal of that quality, you deserve the win. With

their United struggling in the Championship, what chance cup run,

they had to clear this header off the line early on. Ayr. Don't ever

pressing. They started to turn the screw, fingertips only denying Gary

Harkins. The last chance fell to Queens park will stop Sean Byrne is

over the bar. No goals and a replay at hand awaits. We are draw

specialists right now. We have two tonnes of these into with Mike and I

would see even today we didn't create as many chances as we would

have liked. Look like it could be a mistake for a bit of brilliance to

win the game. Especially away from home. Against a team and a higher

league, you have to compete. I think the players should hold their heads

high and move onto the next game. Two matches require replays.

In a suppose, that is the romance of the cup, two leaked to size,

Stirling and Clyde in the competition with a chance. -- two

League 2 says. A shiver Peter McDonnell not get his hat-trick and

would have sealed the game for Clyde and Starling getting the draw. Great

opportunity for the two League 2 sides and you could get a big

drawback in the next round, plenty of romance still left in the cup. In

terms of East Fife, a good run. There are in great form, nine teams

unbeaten, winning seven of them on what a goal to win the match from

Nicky Paterson. The technique to head the volley first time is

outstanding. Disappointing there was nobody there to see it! A bit of fog

there as well. Manager doing a great job, come on recently as well, Barry

Smith. Doing an exceptional job and climbing that leaked, looking at the

play-offs there. It has been a big day in the

Scottish Cup. Tomorrow is pretty big as well.

In terms of tomorrow's matches, you can't help thinking about the Albion

Rovers giant-killing attempt against Celtic. Would that go down as one of

the great, the greatest Scottish Cup shock given away Celtic have been

playing. It's very difficult to see if it's the greatest when you talk

about the history of the tournament but in terms of challenges it's a

huge one for Albion Rovers to try and overcome Celtic. Nobody else has

been able to do it in Scotland so far this season. It's a huge task

for them. For Raith Rovers and Hearts it will be a tough game for

Hearts going to Stark 's part. Raith Rovers hadn't been on a great run of

Hearts going to Stark 's part. Raith form but not an easy game for

Hearts. In terms of that match, form but not an easy game for

you'll be there commentating on it. Raith Rovers aren't in the best of

form. No but the cup gives you respite from the league and takes

the pressure. The microscope will be on Ian Catterall has had another

couple of weeks in the winter break bed in his ideas and his tactics to

his team and they've also signed four new players who might get

debuts tomorrow in the match, we have to wait and see, will be a

tough match. A lot of storylines and dynamics of this game, not an easy

place to go, a lot of new signings, Gary Locke playing his old club. It

makes for an interesting game tomorrow. How much pressure is he

under, these matches generate pressure. Mark Warburton, Rangers

were struggling, suddenly you're thinking much pressure he's under,

these matches potential problems. Of course here, people talk about

giving him time and of course he will be given time but that doesn't

mean he's never want to be judged and it's not been a great start.

Difficult tie, followed up by Celtic and Rangers in the league. It's a

big game, he wants to make sure he gets Hearts into the round. In terms

of your views on Albion Rovers 's attempt against Celtic. On paper

they don't stand any chance, do they? They have a really good record

at Airdrie's Grant were the matches played but out with that I can see

it realistically. Celtic are just so strong and dominant and they want

this treble badly. They will do everything to make sure they get it

and will approach the match in a very professional manner. It's been

another magical day in the Scottish Cup, what's been your personal

highlight? The game at Tynecastle for Bonnyrigg Rose. When you look at

the Junior side getting to the stage, to get one of the big teams

at Tynecastle, that's the highlight for me. St Mirren 2-0. Thought it

might be, very good. It's been a day of big numbers. 37-year-old Kenny

Miller the Rangers hero, 48 goals in of big numbers. 37-year-old Kenny

14 games, three Premiership sides dumped out, one big shock, until

tomorrow, good night. I've lost weight, in't I?

Aye, you're looking good.