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Which Rangers star will win Player of the Year after Ibrox stars snapped up all four shortlist spots? Monday Jury

So it's Hibs vs St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup Final. Pick your winner.

Keith Jackson: St Johnstone are on the cusp of a truly historic season but they’ll be going some to stop Hibs going the distance. Jack Ross has had an outstanding season at Easter Road and will top it all off with a trophy at Hampden.

Gavin Berry: That was a big win psychologically for Hibs and having broken through that mental semi-final barrier they can get their hands – or hand in the case of Jack Ross as he finally discovers if he can lift it like Willie Miller – on the trophy.

Gordon Parks: Hibs have the front three of Nisbet, Doidge and Boyle which makes all the difference and that firepower will ensure they edge past the Perth Saints and lift the trophy.

Now that we know the runners and riders, who gets your vote for Player of the Year?

Keith: A strong case can be made for all four of these Rangers players. For me, midfield is the most important area of the pitch and Steve Davis has been head and shoulders the top man in the country in that department. He’d get my vote.

Gavin: Steven Davis for me just edges it. You could make a case for all four – and even Ryan Kent can count himself unlucky to miss out on the shortlist – but the experience of Davis in that engine room has been vital for Steven Gerrard.

Gordon: Allan McGregor has been a cut above the rest. He’s made the difference when it mattered and just gets the nod ahead of Connor Goldson and James Tavernier.

Manager Steven Gerrard interacts with Allan McGregor of Rangers (Getty Images)

Dundee and Raith meet in the play-off semi-final. Will the winner make it to the top flight?

Keith: The arduous play-off route dictates the odds are stacked against Raith but they continue to impress and will make a real fight of it. Either way, the winner will have every reason to believe they can go all the way to the top flight.

Gavin: Taking the Premiership table as it stands just now, Kilmarnock would probably have too much for either of them with Kyle Lafferty in the scoring form he’s in.

Gordon: Dundee are just that bit more experienced and Raith have suffered key injuries at the worst possible time. That will hand the advantage to the Dark Blues.

Will Kelty beat Brechin to reach the SPFL, and is manager Barry Ferguson ready for a bigger job?

Keith: Ferguson deserves credit for doing the hard yards in the lower leagues and his side look ready to take the next step. The fine job he has done won’t have gone unnoticed. Don’t be surprised if he’s offered a fast track up the leagues this summer.

Gavin: You have to fancy them given Brechin’s poor run – momentum is so important. Ferguson will have learned from getting his hands dirty at that level and being in charge of a basket case at Blackpool will stand him in good stead when he steps up.

Gordon: Ferguson still has much to prove but the quality in his Kelty squad will ensure he has the proving ground of League Two football next season.

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