SCOTTISH CUP REACTION | MONDAY 20TH APRIL

The Clyde 1 Super Scoreboard episode recapitulates a dramatic Scottish Cup semi-final weekend, focusing on Celtic's 6-2 extra-time victory over St Mirren and Dunfermline Athletic's penalty shootout win over Falkirk. The show dives into the chaos of the St Mirren match, where a 17-year-old goalkeeper, Grant Tamasavisius, made his debut after two senior keepers were sidelined—Ryan Mullan injured early and Shamal George ruled out by injury. Despite a strong second-half performance from St Mirren, Celtic’s late surge in extra time, led by James Forrest and Iheanacho, sealed their place in the final against Dunfermline. The panel debates Celtic’s tactical inconsistencies, particularly their risky passing from the back despite questionable player fitness, and questions manager Martin O'Neill’s selection decisions, especially regarding Callum McGregor and Kieran Tierney. Meanwhile, Dunfermline’s underdog run is celebrated, with praise for their young squad and manager Neil Lennon’s leadership. The episode also features a lively Beat the Pundit segment, a team-of-the-year challenge, and a critical look at Opta’s statistical model, which gives Rangers a 47.2% chance of winning the title—surprising many given the tight race. The tone is reflective, analytical, and often humorous, capturing the absurdity and passion of Scottish football.