It's the first of the four quarter final ties being played across the weekend as eight teams look to secure their place at Hampden.
It's the first of the four quarter final ties being played across the weekend as eight teams look to secure their place at Hampden.do battle for the first spot in the last four of the Scottish Cup this lunchtime - with Derek McInnes looking to extend his flawless record against his former club this season.
You would hardly believe that Aberdeen have been struggling all season while the visitors have been one of the in-form sides.The home fans scream for a yellow card for Kyle Vassell as he pushes Stefan Gartenmann to the ground. But the Killie captain escapes a booking and he's definitely a lucky man.Killie are now getting into their stride but Aberdeen look to break through Junior Hoilett - and Polworth takes him out.Liam Donnelly boots the upright in frustration and no wonder.
We must focus on what is ahead and that is a massive cup game. It is a chance to get to a semi-final and a big day out at Hampden. Momentum changes so quickly in football, one win can change everything. We must look forward.Derek McInnes will feel he has the measure of former club Aberdeen, having scored victories in each of the meetings with the Dons this season.
Timing is important and the Aberdeen job is something that I would be very much interested in, no question. I think there is great potential at Aberdeen.Will Willie Miller be his assistant? I don’t comment on things like that.That’s life and management, really. I’ve had a few jobs where I’ve known two months before I’ve left. At Middlesbrough I knew who was coming in. That’s not very nice but that’s football and you’ve just got to get on with it.
Obviously last Saturday night and Sunday were not great, you can imagine the disappointment in the camp. Especially in my house, I think I woke up at 2am screaming! The Dons are in dismal form having not won a league game since two days into the new year and the only match they have won under interim manager Neil Warnock was their Scottish Cup tie at home to Bonnyrigg Rose.
But goals from Jackie Connon and Billy Middleton saw Aberdeen stun the holders in a 2-1 win. The Dons would go out in the next round to Dundee after two replays.
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