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Connor Scully spoke to the media ahead of tomorrow’s Scottish Cup third round clash with Queen of the South at Balmoral Stadium.

Connor said: “It’s another challenging game for us, but one I’m looking forward to.

“Queen of the South are full-time and in the division above us, so they will be expected to go through to the next round.

“We always fancy ourselves against anyone at Balmoral though and are going well in our league, so we will be giving it our best shot.

“Having been at Cove my entire career, I always relished the opportunity to test myself against different opposition in the Scottish Cup.

“We’ve enjoyed some really good wins, over Airdrie and Alloa Athletic, as well as some disappointments.

“It’s great though, because you know there is always the chance to stay in the cup long enough to maybe get the opportunity to play some of Premiership sides.

“We gave Motherwell a decent fight not so long ago and, of course, we went to Ibrox last season, to play Rangers.

“Even though we lost that one, it was good for me on a personal level because I had to compete against the likes of Steven Davis, one of the best midfielders in the country.

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Connor Scully and Ranger’s Steve Davis during the Scottish Cup game between Rangers FC and Cove Rangers FC, at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, on Sunday 4th April 2021 ( Photo by Dave Cowe )

“I’m 29 now, but I’ve only really played in midfield regularly during last five to six years.

“I’ve learned a lot off trying to deal with the likes of Davis, and the other more experienced midfielders I’ve faced since we made the step up into the SPFL.

“Even at my age, you have to be willing to work to improve as a player and competing in the Scottish Cup is a good way of doing that.”

TICKETS

Tickets for tomorrow’s match can be purchased online HERE.

Tickets can be purchased on matchday online or from the ticket office situated at the stadium, however, we strongly recommend purchasing prior to arrival at the Balmoral Stadium.

PPV

Can’t make it along to the Balmoral Stadium for the game? You can still watch all the action live on CRFC TV!

A PPV match pass can be purchased HERE for just £12.

Match coverage begins at 14:30 on Saturday.

MATCH PROGRAMME

You can also read the latest edition of UnCOVEred, the free online programme we publish for every home game.

This edition includes an exclusive interview with MIKE CORMACK, the former Cove Rangers player who faced up to Queen of the South in 1989, in what was our first ever Scottish Cup tie.

There is also an interview with Cove Rangers defender JEVAN ANDERSON as well as exclusive columns written by manager PAUL HARTLEY and club captain MITCH MEGGINSON.

Follow this link to read the latest edition.

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