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The IndependentFA Cup agrees to scrap replays due to ‘expanded’ Champions League
FA Cup replays have been scrapped from the first round proper as the Premier League pledged to put forward an additional £33m to grassroots football
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Roos needs no extra motivation for Hampden task
Kelle Roos says it shouldn't take the appointment of a new manager to fire Aberdeen up for their Scottish Cup semi-final. The Dons face Celtic at Hampden on Saturday - live on BBC One Scotland at 12:30 BST - and Jimmy Thelin will be watching from afar as the Elfsborg boss prepares to take the Pittodrie reins in June. "For me nothing changes," said goalkeeper Roos.
BBCAberdeen v Celtic: Pick of the stats
The 1-1 draw between the sides on 3 February was the first time Aberdeen had avoided defeat against Celtic since 21 April 2021, when they also drew 1-1. Daizen Maeda is Celtic's top scorer in the Scottish Cup this season with four goals, but is unlikely to feature on Saturday due to a hamstring injury. Bojan Miovski is Aberdeen's top scorer in the Scottish Cup this season with three goals.
The TelegraphAll FA Cup replays scrapped – and final will come before Premier League climax
FA Cup replays have been scrapped from next season as part of a deal the Football Association claimed will “strengthen” the competition.