Celtic handed Aberdeen in last eight
by Tom Kell, 03 February 2008
Celtic will have to overcome Aberdeen at Pittodrie in the last eight of the Scottish Cup if they are to retain their trophy.
Gordon Strachan’s side, victors in the competition last year, breezed past Kilmarnock 5-1 on Saturday to secure their place in the hat, while Aberdeen squeezed past First Division side Hamilton 1-0.
The inclement weather has forced a series of replays and postponements, meaning the Pittodrie clash is the only confirmed tie for the next round.
SPL leaders Rangers will have home advantage if they overcome Hibernian, with Livingston or Partick Thistle the visitors to Ibrox.
Queen of the South, in the last eight for the second successive season, will play Motherwell or Dundee, while the winners of St Mirren against Dundee United travel to either Ross County or St Johnstone.
The games will be played on the weekend of March 8 and 9.