"A long weekend of Premier Sports Cup action is in prospect and, for some, there is more than just a semi-final place at stake. Rangers head coach Russell Martin, in particular, and Aberdeen counterpart Jimmy Thelin both desperately need a change in fortunes. And Celtic's hierarchy would find themselves facing renewed criticism should Brendan Rodgers' holders and Scottish Premiership leaders slip up against second-tier Partick Thistle. Here's what to look out for over the next three days."
"There must be good odds on Kilmarnock's match with St Mirren at Rugby Park going all the way to penalties, given the sides have drawn five games each already this season. It means their campaigns to date can be looked at either way, they are difficult sides to beat, but perhaps not performing as fluently as they would like. St Mirren will arrive in better fettle after getting their first league win of the season"
"Saturday's two quarter-finals both feature a team facing a crisis against another riding on a high of critical acclaim. Storm clouds have gathered above Ibrox early into Martin's reign, with the Union Bears fans group planning a protest before Saturday's visit by Hibernian after calling for the head coach and chief executive Patrick Stewart to be sacked with their side sitting third bottom"
A long weekend of Premier Sports Cup fixtures features high-stakes quarter-finals for several Scottish clubs. Rangers head coach Russell Martin and Aberdeen counterpart Jimmy Thelin both need improved results and momentum. Celtic risk renewed criticism if Brendan Rodgers' side lose to second-tier Partick Thistle. Kilmarnock and St Mirren have each drawn five league games, indicating resilience but limited fluency; St Mirren arrive boosted by a first league win and a cup shootout victory over Hearts. Kilmarnock suffered a controversial added-time penalty defeat to Celtic and have managed only one win in six. Saturday's ties pit crisis-hit teams against in-form opponents amid growing supporter unrest at Ibrox.
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