Livingston goalkeeper Shamal George issues verdict on side’s chances of cup upset against Celtic

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This Sunday marks Celtic’s return to Scottish Cup play. A victory over Livingston at Parkhead would send them to the competition’s last four. After a trying afternoon at Tynecastle last weekend, the Bhoys will be eager to bounce back. But, David Martindale’s team has been playing better lately; in their previous five games, they have won two, drawn one, and lost two. With a record 41 Scottish Cup victories under his belt, Brendan Rodgers has yet to taste defeat in the competition that is the oldest in association football. However, because the team was unable to have his red card against Heart of Midlothian overturned, Hyunjun Yang is suspended for the match, forcing an enforced substitution on the flank [Sky Sports]… Celtic had defeated Buckie Thistle and St Mirren in the two rounds prior to this weekend’s match, scoring seven goals and maintaining two clean sheets. General ticket sales for the match can be made on the club’s official website. The action is scheduled to start at 2.30 pm. For those unable to attend, a live broadcast of the proceedings from Parkhead will be aired on Viaplay Sports, starting at precisely 2:00 pm. Livingston’s position at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership standings makes Celtic the clear favorites going into the match, but we also know how tough it can be for the West Lothian team to get a result on their day. Goalie Shamal George of the Lions has acknowledged that the possibility Celtic FC v Livingston FC - Cinch Scottish Premiership

Celtic FC v Livingston FC - Cinch Scottish Premiership

“We know it’s going to be a tough game against Celtic,” George said [Daily Record]. However, since it’s a cup game, anything may happen.On Saturday, we gained a point. All we need to do is get back together, maintain composure, and go on with this weekend. “St Johnstone didn’t cause us any problems all day, and then it was a soft goal,” the frustration was evident. The same thing—a free header in the box—remains, and it is insufficient. It irritates me.The drama surrounding our ongoing struggle for the Scottish Premiership title will likely captivate most Celtic supporters, but among Glasgow’s east end’s never-ending pursuit of silverware, winning the Scottish Cup is also a significant goal. Additionally, there is a a desire among fans to see a response to Sunday’s defeat at Tynecastle, which will ultimately be regarded as just another unsatisfactory day in a season in which we haven’t played with the consistency that one would expect from a team that took home the domestic treble crown the year before. Hopefully, the Bhoys can perform at their peak this weekend and force supporters to mark a trip to Hampden on their calendars.

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