IT’s always a blockbuster weekend of football when the Scottish Cup takes centre stage. And that was certainly the case over the weekend just passed – even if there weren’t many

Scott Brown was handed a reunion with former club Hibs. Ayr United hit Broxburn Athletic for eight on Saturday, and the reward for the former Easter Road youngster and teammate Steven Whittaker is a date with David Gray's Hibees at Somerset Park.

Holders Celtic and city rivals Rangers were both handed home draws against second-tier opponents in the draw for the last 16 of the Scottish Cup. Celtic will take on Raith Rovers, while Rangers host fellow Glasgow side Queen's Park.