Celtic avoid Rangers in Scottish Cup draw

Dylan McGeouch insists Celtic will treat a potential William Hill Scottish Cup tie against Inverness like any other game despite the history between the two clubs in the competition.

The Hoops were famously dumped out of the tournament by then First Division side Caley Thistle in February 2000, before suffering another defeat to the Highlanders in March 2003.

Terry Butcher's men must first overcome Clydesdale Bank Premier League rivals Dunfermline in a fourth-round replay to secure another cup clash with Celtic following today's draw at Hampden.

But Celtic midfielder McGeouch knows a meeting with Inverness will inevitably conjure up memories of what was a miserable night for Celtic at Parkhead more than a decade ago.

He said: "People are always going to bring that game up. There aren't many players here now who played in that game.

"It's always in the back of your mind, you don't want any upsets.

"Hopefully we can go out and get the job done and get through to the next round."

Rangers were rewarded for a 4-0 win at Arbroath with a home tie against Dundee United in the fifth round.

Elsewhere in the draw, St Johnstone will be looking to beat Hearts at Tynecastle for the second year running.

The draw, conducted by Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas and former Italy coach Marcello Lippi, gave Hibernian a home game against Dundee or Kilmarnock.

Easter Road manager Pat Fenlon, whose team beat Cowdenbeath 3-2 on Saturday, told Hibernian TV: "I didn't really mind who we were drawn against as long as we were at home.

"It's going to be difficult again, no matter which team comes through.

"We're happy enough to be at home. It could have been easier, it could have been harder, so we'll take what has come our way."

Aberdeen have a chance to avenge their 2008 semi-final defeat by Queen of the South when they host the Dumfries side.

Irn-Bru First Division leaders Ross County will visit the winners of the replay between St Mirren and Hamilton, while Motherwell welcome Morton to Fir Park.

There will be at least one all-First Division clash with Scottish Communities League Cup semi-finalists Ayr and Falkirk meeting at Somerset Park.

William Hill Scottish Cup Fifth Round Draw:
Hibernian v Dundee/Kilmarnock
Motherwell v Morton
St Mirren/Hamilton v Ross County
Inverness CT/Dunfermline v Celtic
Ayr v Falkirk
Rangers v Dundee Utd
Hearts v St Johnstone
Aberdeen v Queen of South

Ties to be played over the weekend of 4 February 2012.