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HT: 1-0 FT: 2-3 1st ICT: Christie 1st Partick: Balatoni First Goal: 26 mins

What a pain in the arse that the game is scheduled for 12.15 on a Sunday. I personally wouldn't have minded the game being on Saturday at Lunch time but Sunday with the lack of transport as stated above makes no sense. What is the craic with having both semi finals at 12.15 as well just stupid. Wish Scottish football could just give two fingers to the tv rights and have all games at 3pm on Saturday or Sunday but unfortunately we are in postition whereby if tv companies say 'jump' the SPFL say 'how high?' even look at the ridiclous decision for the Aberdeen Dundee game this weekend being brought forward from Monday to Saturday lunchtime just to save tv money.

1-0 Celtic

How come Kink or Ofere aren't being used in these games?

Could it be possible that we play the game midweek before the semi final? I noticed Celtic have a home game against Killie on the Wednesday before.

^This but undoubtedly the ticket office staff will most likely achieve this so it shouldn't be a worry IMO. Just on the point of neutrals, I recall seeing Gavin Gunning (Ex-Dundee United) in our section at the league cup final last year.

I'm not disputing the fact that neutrals may want to pick up this game - without a doubt they are more than welcome. I'm just stressing the point that should we get paired with Celtic then we may see a few more neutrals than in a normal tie who may be Rangers fans wishing to take in a game where Celtic could get a beat because of the rivalry etc. It's no different to our fans sitting in the Dundee United end back in 2010 at C*unty's SC final.

If we face Celtic then I think we may pick up a few 'neutrals' but if we make the final then I think we can make it past the 10K mark.

Praying for Sunday now

Just noticed that Celtic have a home game against Killie on the Wednesday before the semi finals - could be an advantage to us!

Weren't last year's semi finals both broadcast on Sky Sports?

If we are playing Celtic, it will most likely be a 12:30/45 kick off on the Saturday

I really liked the games being held Celtic Park and Ibrox purely because they are better stadiums than Hampden. The replay is a week today,

Am I not right in saying that Scottish Cup semi finals and finals are always held at the national stadium (excluding last year's tournament)

I personally wouldn't begrudge Russell if he decided to go to Alloa but my main concern from this would be how much of our passing style comes down to Latapy. Back in Latapy's hay day, he was fantastic with the ball and with passes so you've really got to wonder how much influence he's had in the change of play we've had - unless it's all Yogi's work. I would agree with IBM, Richie would be the only real alternative or maybe Scott Kellacher in the short term.

Pretty sure there was a female lineswoman at the game vs Ross County at home in January.

Raith Rovers saying that the match will highly doubtful take place.

Pitch inspection at 9am

HT: 0-0 FT: 2-1 1st ICT: Ofere 1st Raith Rovers: Nade First Goal: 21 mins

Owain Tudur Jones has announced he is retiring from football due to knee injury.

Tarmo Kink officially announced by the club.

I'd be inclined to play Esson on Saturday and then gradually bring back Brill. If we rush him too much, it might work against us.

Maybe the general consensus is that Richie Foran won't be back soon and having Polworth and Horner would be decent enough to come into the squad if Richie is unavailable but also as you say squad depth is quite important too for european football.

Reading in tomorrow's edition of highland news that 5 players close to signing new deals with the club: Marley Watkins, David Raven, Danny Devine, Liam Polworth and Lewis Horner

According to a twitter account that's on the ball with stuff on Scottish football said that he has signed a contract but not all the paperwork is completed hence why isn't not been announced.