St Mirren and Rangers in cup final dress rehearsal live on BBC

It’s been a big cup week for both clubs

Both teams have already given their fans something to cheer about this week in the League Cup, can one of them progress in the Scottish Cup?

St Mirren have no new injury or suspension concerns but are still waiting to hear if loan signing Rory Loy, from Rangers, will be able to play in the tie.

Rangers will be without the suspended Davie Weir but could welcome Madjid Bougherra back to the first team. The Algerian defender has been away for over a month due to his participation in the African Cup of Nations so his return could be quite timely.

Rangers could also welcome back strike pair Kenny Miller and Kris Boyd. In a move which has already seen some papers liken the return as being akin to two new signings, there is no doubt their return is welcomed by Rangers.

The club has maintained their domestic assault without them but there is no doubt that Rangers, like any team would be, are a weaker outfit without their main striking options. Rangers may choose to use a level of caution with regards to bringing both players back in but they are in contention for the game.

Although both teams are in the League Cup final, today’s Active Nation Scottish Cup clash is very important in its own right. Rangers are looking to complete a treble this year so this is a must not lose game for them today. St Mirren would take a lot of confidence with a positive result today and today could well be their best chance.

Rangers struggled to overcome Premier League opposition Hamilton in the last round, needing extra time in the replay and additional games will not be something that Walter Smith wants.

BBC Scotland are showing this early Saturday game live.

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