Rangers vs Celtic referee appointed for Scottish Cup clash

Don Robertson <i>(Image: Shutterstock)</i>
Don Robertson (Image: Shutterstock)
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The officiating team for Rangers' Scottish Cup quarter-final against Celtic at Ibrox has been confirmed by the SFA.

After playing out a 2-2 draw at the same venue last Sunday in the Premiership, Govan once again hosts the Old Firm derby, with a spot at Hampden up for grabs.

Despite taking a 2-0 lead thanks to the efforts of Youssef Chermiti, Danny Rohl's side were pegged back, conceding a late Reo Hatate goal after Jack Butland saved the Japanese player's penalty, following Kieran Tierney's earlier header.

Now, the two sides will get set to do it all again, with the SFA announcing that Don Robertson will be the man in the middle for the showpiece match at Ibrox this weekend.

The experienced referee will be assisted by Ross Macleod and David Roome on their respective touchlines, while Andrew Dallas will be in charge of VAR matters at Clydesdale House, supported by Matthew MacDermid.

Robertson has taken charge of five games involving Rangers already this season, including last August's 0-0 draw against Celtic at Ibrox. Prior to this, he oversaw the club's 1-1 home draw with Dundee under Russell Martin, with his next Rangers assignment coming again at Ibrox for their 2-2 draw with Dundee United.

His last two games officiating Rangers have ended up as wins for Rohl's team, thanks to their home victories against the Edinburgh duo Hibs and Hearts, the latter being their vital 4-2 win over Derek McInnes' side last month.

In the case of Celtic, he officiated their opening day defeat of St Mirren, before the aforementioned Old Firm match. After this, he oversaw their 4-0 win over Kilmarnock in November, as well as their defeat to Hearts the following month at Celtic Park - his most recent assignment involving Martin O'Neill's team.

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