The clash of the titans is on - after Cumnock and Talbot were sensationally paired together in the last eight of the Scottish Junior Cup.

In what has been described by many fans as the final before the final, the big two in Ayrshire will lock horns at Townhead Park after Tuesday's amazing draw, which was carried out by the new manager of Scotland, Cumnock-born George Burley.

But while both sets of fans are licking their lips in anticipation of the big game, which will take place on March 15, both managers have admitted it is a tie they would have preferred to have avoided at this stage in the competition.

Cumnock boss Campbell Money though wants the fans to play their part and make it a cup cracker to remember.

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