NIALL MCGINN’S left-footed strike after 35 minutes gave Celtic a 1-0 victory over Morton in their Active Nation Scottish Cup fourth-round tie at Cappielow last night.

Rangers 2 Hamilton 0 (after extra-time)

ALLY McCOIST refused to blame injuries to key players as holders Rangers almost crashed out of the Scottish Cup in the fourth round at Hamilton.

Scottish Cup holders Rangers were forced to battle for a 3-3 draw after almost being dumped at the fourth round by Hamilton today.

STEPHEN MCMANUS has revealed the Celtic players and management held a clear-the-air meeting following a fractious beginning to Tony Mowbray’s tenure as Parkhead boss.

Hamilton youngster James McCarthy could be set for a move to Wolves after both clubs agreed a fee.

Swansea have admitted their interest in Hamilton midfielder James McCarthy but have denied making a multi-million pound bid for the player.

HAMILTON were last night fighting to keep hold of star midfielder James McCarthy after Celtic made their move for the teenager. Accies boss Billy Reid confirmed the Lanarkshire club had received a bid from the Scottish champions, which was set to be rejected.

Portsmouth have had a written offer for Hamilton's teenage winger James McCarthy rejected by the SPL club.

Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot is battling to overcome a foot injury in time for Sunday’s Old Firm Co-operative Insurance Cup final at Hampden.

JAMES McCARTHY is attracting attention from Serie A club Palermo and Serie B outfit Brescia.

HAMILTON Academical starlet James McCarthy yesterday moved to quash speculation that he will leave the struggling SPL outfit this month.

Rangers 2 Hamilton 0

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan admits his side’s comprehensive win over Hamilton at Parkhead was spoiled only by the first-minute injury to striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.

Celtic 4 Hamilton 0

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND youth international James McCarthy has been linked with a sensational move from Hamilton Academical to Italian Serie A side Palermo in a €5 million transfer deal.

Hawick captain Kevin Reid last night set his sights on Murrayfield and vowed to claim the BT Cellnet Cup for the Mansfield Park fans.