Allardice signed for Caley Thistle in 2020, making over 100 appearances for the club and most recently helping Inverness to the Scottish Cup final.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/sport/scott-allardice-confirms-ict-departure-317495/

And, for me, it signalled the moment that Celtic secured their passage to the Scottish Cup final.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23492049.kris-commons-slates-michael-beale-rangers-moment-vs-celtic/?ref=rss

Balogun won the Scottish Premiership title and Scottish Cup during his previous spell with the Gers.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/rangers-boss-beale-thrilled-to-reunite-with-balogun/

But the Scottish Cup tie with Hearts is the most intriguing of them all.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23367430.celtic-sent-hearts-warning-charlie-nicholas-rangers-dismissed/?ref=rss

Caley Thistle won their first Scottish Cup back in 2015.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/inverness-caledonian-thistle/5728456/nverness-caledonian-thistle-supporters-trust-hit-out-sfa-scottish-cup-final-kick-off-time/

CAMERON Blues has been on a spying mission to run the rule over Morton's Scottish Cup opponents.

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/23939804.cameron-blues-scouting-mission-check-boness/?ref=rss

Celtic have now gone six derby games unbeaten since losing 2-1 after extra-time against Rangers in last year’s Scottish Cup semi-finals.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23492242.celtic-fans-aim-title-dig-rangers-scottish-cup-victory/?ref=rss

Celtic moved to within 90 minutes of a piece of history at Hampden this afternoon when they edged out Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-final thanks to a first-half Jota goal.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/23491445.rangers-0-celtic-1-instant-reaction-burning-issues/?ref=rss

CELTIC's Treble hopes are well and truly alive after they cantered into the last four of the Scottish Cup.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10345483/hearts-celtic-live-stream-score-scottish-cup-tv-mooy/

Currently serving as league president, Iain has overseen the progress of the NCFA committee work in integrating the league into the Scottish Football Pyramid, so that league winners now have the opportunity to participate in the esteemed Scottish Cup.

Source: https://www.northern-times.co.uk/news/41st-helmsdale-and-district-highland-games-attracts-visitors-324643/

Domestically, they were behind Celtic, losing to them in the League Cup final, Scottish Cup semi-final and not putting up much of a challenge in the league, the latter costing Giovanni van Bronckhorst before the World Cup break.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/the-good-the-bad-celtic-rangers-aberdeen-hearts-and-premiership-rivals-seasons-rated-out-of-10-4178044

Don Robertson has taken charge of this afternoon’s Scottish Cup semi-final clash between Rangers and Celtic after Willie Collum was ruled out due to sustaining an injury in the warm-up at Hampden Park.

Source: https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/football/don-robertson-replaces-injured-willie-collum-as-referee-for-rangers-vs-celtic-scottish-cup-semi-final-4125044

Dunfermline Athletic players with the Scottish Cup in 1961.

Source: https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/23828660.dunfermline-athletics-glory-days-recalled-memory-lane/?ref=rss

Entering the Scottish Cup at the third round can often prove to be a much-needed break from league action.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23950936.job-done-partick-thistle-run-of-the-mill-cup-tie/?ref=rss

“For myself and the management team to lead the team in the Scottish Cup will be amazing.”

Source: https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/sean-simpson-cupar-hearts-boss-makes-cup-admission-as-he-pays-tribute-to-club-stalwarts-in-wake-of-historic-triumph-4137887

Goals from Kyogo Furuhashi, Liel Abada and Jota were enough for the champions to see off Championship outfit Inverness in a 3-1 Scottish Cup final victory at Hampden Park.

Source: https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/football/celtic/ange-postecoglou-sends-heartfelt-420-word-message-to-celtic-fans-as-media-team-cause-social-media-frenzy-4168715

He was spotted pretending to down the contents of a large inflatable champagne bottle that had the words 'Falkirk tears' written on the label, owing to them missing out on promotion and a place in the Scottish Cup final.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10595641/dunfermline-mascot-drinks-falkirk-tears/

“I didn’t think we would reach a Scottish Cup final after being beat 2-0 by Queen’s Park.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/sport/scottish-cup-final-football-helping-spark-memories-315625/

“I have a spine that have stayed, and you don’t get to the final of the play-offs and the Scottish Cup if you’re not a good team.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/sport/manager-says-caley-thistle-are-a-scalp-for-other-teams-now-322132/

Instead, Beale decided not to risk the midfielder and instead give him time to recover with a return for the Scottish Cup planned.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/sport/23363482.malik-tillman-alex-lowry-rangers-return-timelines-revealed/?ref=rss