Steven Whittaker scored twice in extra time to send Rangers into
the fifth round of the Scottish Cup with a 2-0 victory over
Hamilton in their replay on Tuesday.
Having drawn the initial match 3-3, it took until the 98th
minute for the defending champions to score and Whittaker grabbed
another a minute later to clinch a meeting with St. Mirren next
month.
"We're still in the two cups and at the top of the league,"
Whittaker said. "Hopefully we will continue as we are."
But the victory came at a cost as manager Walter Smith's
injury worries continue to mount.
Kenny Miller and Nacho Novo both limped out of the replay at
Ibrox with hamstring and ankle injuries respectively and are both
unlikely to take part in this weekend's league match against
Hearts. Top goalscorer Kris Boyd is also recovering from a hernia
operation.
