"They knew" – Clarke is very proud of the Celtic celebrations in Kilmarnock



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Steve Clarke, Kilmarnock's boss, insists that Celtic's celebrations after the last-minute winner show that Celtic knew how tough this victory was – and that's why the Rangers will respect them tonight. the resumption of the Scottish Cup.

Clarke's schoolchildren have been part of the Scottish coaching squad for the last 12 months and have made a habit of taking points from both sides of the old firm since taking the reins.

KILMARNOCK, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers and Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke are seen before the Scottish Ladbrokes game between Kilmarnock and Celtic at Rugby Park on February 17, 2019 in Kilmarnock, Scotland.

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While knowing that his team will be there for another battle at Ibrox, he wants his players to take advantage of the opportunity.

"When Celtic scored at the last minute on Sunday, he celebrated his victory because he knew it was a big result to come to Rugby Park and beat us," Clarke told the Daily Record.

"Similarly, we go to Ibrox and the Rangers will respect us and their fans.

February 6, 2019, Dens Park, Dundee, Scotland; Ladbrokes Premiership, Dundee against Kilmarnock; Kilmarnock's director, Steve Clarke, sends instructions to his team

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"It does not mean they will not give us trouble because they will. But I want my players to go and take advantage of it. "

A win tonight would put Kilmarnock in a quarter-final confrontation with Aberdeen in Pittodrie in ten days.

Kilmarnock, Scotland - February 9: Rangers director Steven Gerrard shakes hands with Steve Clarke, director of Kilmarnock FC before the Scottish Cup fifth round Kilmarnock / Rangers game at Rugby Park on February 9, 2019 in Kilmarnock , in Scotland.

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If they manage to go through the Gers, then Killie must surely imagine his chances of winning the trophy for the first time since 1997.

The success of the Scottish Cup would be a fitting reward for Clarke's impressive work at Rugby Park.



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James has spent the last few years covering Scottish football at all levels, from under 9 to the first team. He wrote for the Daily Record, SB Nation and Shoot! Magazine. James is also very interested in Major League Soccer.

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