Forrest viewing Gers cup derby as a lone Ranger

JAMES FORREST is treating Celtic's Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter- final tie against Rangers today as a standalone fixture which demands total focus.

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FOOTBALL FOCUS: Forrest is zeroed in on the game

The Hoops travel to Govan for the second time in a week following a thrilling 2-2 comeback draw against their Old Firm rivals last Sunday which was followed by a 2-1 win at Aberdeen on Wednesday night as the title race took another twist.

Martin O'Neill's side leapfrogged Rangers into second place by one point and sit five points behind leaders Hearts with nine fixtures remaining but Forrest sees the trip to Ibrox solely as the gateway to the cup semifinal at Hampden Park, rather than also acting as a boost to league hopes.