Loading ...Rangers v Hamilton Scottish Cup 08 03 09
Venue: Ibrox Date: Sunday, 08 March Kick-off: 1500 GMT
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Rangers midfielder Pedro Mendes is set to return from a thigh injury for the Scottish Cup quarter-final tie. 
However, the match at Ibrox has come too soon for forward Nacho Novo (ankle) and midfielder Lee McCulloch (calf).
Hamilton hope to have defender Mark McLaughlin and midfielder James McArthur back after the pair missed Wednesday’s defeat to Hibs.
Martin Canning and Trent McClenahan remain sidelined for the match which is live on BBC One Scotland.
Rangers (from): McGregor, Broadfoot, Bougherra, Weir, Papac, Davis, Edu, Lafferty, Ferguson, Fleck, Naismith, Miller, Aaron, Boyd, Alexander, Beasley, Dailly, Whittaker, Mendes.
Hamilton Academical (from): Cerny, McMillan, Elebert, Swailes, McLaughlin, McArthur, Gibson, Easton, Neil, McArthur, Lyle, Mensing, McGowan, Quinn, Deuchar, Offiong, Murdoch, Thomas, Kirkpatrick, Evans.
Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist:
“You don’t have to look very far to motivate the lads ahead of this one, do you?
“I played in the game against Hamilton in 1987 and they did really well to knock us out of the cup that day. Fair play to them.
“I remember the match vividly. We absolutely battered them but their goalkeeper was superb, they defended really well and they took their chance when they got it.
“Even now, I’ve still got a bee in my bonnet about it. They were in the same division as us but it was a big shock and we should have beaten them.
“It was a massive, massive blow to us and if our lads need any reminders of what sort of surprises can happen in this competition, they just have to look at that game.”
Hamilton manager Billy Reid:
“Rangers will be dangerous, they’re a wounded animal – there’s not too many times where Rangers or Celtic lose too many games on the bounce at home, so we’ve just got to be prepared for it.
“I think Rangers will be under pressure, their fans will expect. To lose at home to the team at the bottom of the table is quite a shock.
“But we’ve got to make sure we give nothing away cheaply.
“The longer the game goes on, the more frustrated the fans will become and the more nervous the players will be on the park
“If we get a chance – and there won’t be too many, because you don’t get them at Ibrox – we must make sure we take it.”
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