Betfred Cup winners and losers: Celtic fans' angst at the board, the player who will make Rangers millions, Hearts and Hibs forwards, Aberdeen hero, Dundee on the rise
By Joel Sked
Published 19th Aug 2019, 20:20 GMT
The winners and losers from the last 16 of the Betfred Cup.
Five of the eight ties at the weekend went to extra-time as some of the country's biggest clubs struggled against lower league opposition. However all of last season's top six made it intro the draw with Partick Thistle the only team from outwith the top flight making it through where they were drawn against Celtic. Find out who impressed and who didn't below.
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There have been a few raised eyebrows over Hearts' decision to send talented youngsters out on loan. But with their performances, Andy Irving and Aaron Hickey showed there is a place for them in the team.
The Northern Irishman laid a marker down as he looks to become Hearts' starting striker. Not only did he score from the spot but he linked play and was a constant nuisance with his hard work.
After pre-season excitement, the Steelmen's attacking talents failed to shine suggesting that it will take a little longer for the Fir Park attack to click.
There were plenty of questions asked as to why Celtic's big money centre-back signing in the summer didn't start against Cluj. There was more understanding of the decision following an error-strewn performance against Dunfermline.
Dunfermline have struggled in the second half of matches but they showed they are a capable team over 90 minutes and should give hope for the season ahead.
Celtic Park wasn't the happiest of places on Saturday as they struggled past Championship opposition. Fans had a pointed message for the board.
Not the greatest start in the league for the Jags but Gary Caldwell will earned a bit of credit steering the club into the quarter-finals.
