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Mark Pirie

Bobby Madden to referee Rangers vs Celtic Scottish Cup showdown as whistler returns to derby day duties

Bobby Madden will take charge of the crucial Scottish Cup fourth round clash between Celtic and Rangers.

The referee will be assisted by David McGeachie and Graeme Stewart, with Kevin Clancy as the fourth official on derby day.

The vital April 17 clash marks Celtic 's last chance to lift silverware this season as they look to retain the trophy.

However, a win would set Steven Gerrard 's side on course to win a double and lift the cup for the first time in over a decade.

It's the second time in three months that Madden has been handed the whistle as the Glasgow giants collide.

He was the man in the middle for Rangers' 1-0 victory over their rivals on January 2 where Nir Bitton saw red in a decisive moment.

Madden was also involved in a powderkeg March 2019 meeting between the Glasgow giants which saw Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos sent off for elbowing Scott Brown, and Andy Halliday was shown a red after the full-time whistle.

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