Rovers Cup Date Confirmed - Sunday 9 March: KO 3:30pm

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Wednesday, 19 February 2014 16:45

Rovers Cup Date Confirmed

Written by Andrew Dickson

 

RANGERS will host Albion Rovers in the last eight of the Scottish Cup on Sunday, March 9, with kick-off at 3.30pm.

 

The Light Blues were paired with the Coatbridge side in the quarter-finals of the competition when the draw took place earlier this month.

 

It was anticipated the game might be moved from its original date on the Saturday for live television coverage and that is the case, with Sky Sports choosing to screen the fixture.

 

Gers will be bidding to progress to the last four for the first time since 2009, when they last won the event as they beat Falkirk 1-0 in the final at Hampden.

 

On that occasion Nacho Novo’s goal less than 30 seconds after the restart was enough to separate the sides.

 

Ally McCoist’s men have an added incentive to advance to the semi-finals of this year’s event, with both of those matches taking place at Ibrox.

 

The manager has insisted his men aren’t favourites to claim the trophy, with Aberdeen and Dundee United both sides he thinks have a better chance.

 

But he knows that with holders Celtic out, there is an enhanced opportunity for his side to add another major honour to the 115 the club has already claimed.

 

The clash with Rovers will be the second of the season following a 4-0 win over James Ward’s team in the opening round of the Ramsdens Cup last July.

 

Nicky Law’s double and further strikes from Ian Black and David Templeton ensured a comfortable success at Livingston’s Energy Assets Arena.

 

The Cliftonhill outfit are in the Scottish Cup quarters for the first time in 80 years having beaten Spartans, Deveronvale, Motherwell and Stenhousemuir on the way.

 

But Rovers have never won in Govan before and having lost their last 13 games with Gers, McCoist will be hoping to extend that run further two weeks on Sunday.

 

http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/6349-rovers-cup-date-confirmed

[the gunslinger 3,366]

I would have liked to have gone to this I must admit.

[SteveC 150]

Mmmm, my dad's birthday. Perhaps a surprise visit home out of the goodness of a dutiful son's heart...

[RyanGers193 0]

Was hoping for a Friday night but oh well.

 

We haven't been to the semis since 2009? That is disgraceful.

[Zappa 0]

At least it's not on the beeb as that would have seriously affected the attendance again.

[the gunslinger 3,366]

Ignore me...

[RyanGers193 0]

Ignore me...

 

I've been doing that for a long time mate.

[ian1964 10,448]

IMPORTANT SEASON TICKET AND CONTINUOUS CREDIT CARD SCHEME INFORMATION

 

WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP QUARTER FINAL

RANGERS V ALBION ROVERS

SUNDAY 9 MARCH 2014

IBROX STADIUM, KO 3.30PM

 

Season ticket holders can purchase their own seat for this match from tomorrow Thursday 20 February until Sunday 23 February. Please note for operational reasons the Club Deck will not be open for this fixture.

Season ticket holders in Bar72 and MLF should note your smartcards will be active for this match.

 

Season ticket holder prices are £15 adults, £10 for concessions and £3 for juveniles.

 

Public sale will start on Monday 24 February, however there are a limited number of tickets available now.

Public sale ticket prices are £17 for adults, £12 for concessions and £5 for juveniles.

 

Continuous Credit Card Scheme

 

Season ticket holders who are signed up to the “All non season ticket home games” scheme, please note that payment will be taken from Friday 21 February. Season ticket holders in the Club Deck who are signed up to the “All non season ticket home games” scheme will be allocated an alternative seat in the Main Stand Front.

 

Tickets are available via the Rangers hotline on 0871 702 1972 (calls cost 10ppm plus network extras), online at http://www.rangers.co.uk or in person from Rangers Ticket Centre.

 

If you have any further enquiries regarding this notification, please do not hesitate to contact Rangers Supporter Services on 0871 702 1972, option 8.

 

 

Thank you for your continued support.

 

Rangers Ticket Centre

[ian1964 10,448]

Please note for operational reasons the Club Deck will not be open for this fixture.

 

What happens to the season ticket holders in the club deck?.

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Please note for operational reasons the Club Deck will not be open for this fixture.

 

What happens to the season ticket holders in the club deck?.

 

"Season ticket holders in the Club Deck who are signed up to the “All non season ticket home games” scheme will be allocated an alternative seat in the Main Stand Front."