Stephen Welsh eyes Celtic 'statement' win as defender targets Scottish Cup glory to end painful season

Livingston: McCrorie; Devlin, Fitzwater, Guthrie, Longridge; Holt, Bartley; Sibbald (Kabia 112), Pittman (Diani 112), Forrest (Mullin 62); Emmanuel-Thomas (Poplatnik 71). Subs not used: Stryjek, Lithgow, McMillan, Ambrose, Lawson.

James Forrest is set to make his first Celtic start since September against Falkirk. The Scottish Cup holders begin their defence of the trophy against the League 1 leaders at Parkhead on Saturday evening.

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson which denied him a Scottish Cup winners’ medal in 2010. Whatever the reason - and despite the quip about his former Tannadice paymaster - the frustration of missing out on the final with a broken toe sustained in the semi still resonates heavily.

motorist who ran over a stab victim lying on the road turned Good Samaritan when he stopped and rushed the man to hospital.Salam Ibrahim, 33, was at the wheel of his VW Golf when he drove over Steven Cartwright, 35, who was lying on his back on the road at George Street, Paisley, in the early hours of May 1, last year.Ibrahim quickly phoned an ambulance to report the accident and joined witnesses in rushing to Mr Cartwright’s aid as he lay suffering from severe crush injuries and stab wounds ,

Brian Matthews is bringing Steven Gerrard pints and coffees to Glasgow. The former Rangers youth coach and Glow reality star whose ex girlfriend Victoria Obahor tattooed a Celtic badge on his leg, has been out in Dubai where, he claimed he was training as an 'elite athlete' just like Neil Lennon's squad.

Falkirk may not have got the lads’ holiday they were hoping for when they stunned Celtic in the Scottish Cup 24 years ago, although they still made the most of the party.The Bairns will square up to Celts again on Saturday at Parkhead with memories still fresh of the epic 180 minutes in 1997 when Alex Totten’s men shocked the Hoops at Ibrox in the semi-finals.Kevin James nabbed a leveller to set up a replay before Paul McGrillen struck to secure a famous triumph and send the Brockville men into

Celtic are hell-bent on ensuring the last of their Treble doesn’t slip from their grasp as they look to salvage some pride from a shocking season.

Kieran Tierney has hailed Scott Brown as his "hero" after the captain announced he was leaving Celtic. The 35-year-old midfielder has signed a pre-contract with Aberdeen to become a player-coach under new manager Stephen Glass.

Falkirk.

Rangers side to FORGET being Invincibles – and focus on lifting the Scottish Cup. The Ibrox boss has told his players more silverware is his immediate priority despite their unbeaten league run going on the line at Parkhead this afternoon.

Old Firm clash. Supporters have even decorated the streets of Bo'ness with flags and a Steven Gerrard cut out in preparation for the derby day showdown with Celtic.

Scotland's clinical director reminded supporters today the "Stay at Home" message remains in place until April 2 and that meetings of more than two households outdoors remained banned. It comes as Steven Gerrard's side prepare to visit Celtic Park on Sunday for the first time since winning the club's first league title in a decade.

Steven Gerrard has sent his best wishes to Walter Smith and his family, as he reveals he spoke to the iconic manager just days before he was admitted to hospital. The Ibrox legend is recovering in hospital after an operation, with his old club confirming the news on Saturday.

Scott Brown won't accept heading to Aberdeen for a bit-part role.The Celtic captain is wanted for a player-coach position by Stephen Glass, the favourite to take over from Derek McInnes at Pittodrie.Brown, 35, is out of contract at Parkhead come the end of the season and is yet to decide what his next steps will be.The former Scotland midfielder is understood to be considering Glass' offer.