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LOTHIAN THISTLE Hutchinson Vale know that a win against East Kilbride Thistle tonight would be the single most important victory in the club's history - but if they are going to get it, they will have to do so without a recognised goalkeeper.

First-choice keeper Kevin Swain broke his arm against Heriot Watt University on Saturday and second choice Byron Gibb has picked up a virus ruling him out of tonight's William Hill Scottish Cup fourth-round clash.

Attacking midfielder and club coach Fraser Ogilvie will now line up between the sticks tonight after the SFA refused to allow the club to register new signing John Gilbertson.

Ogilvie has featured as a goalkeeper for the club in friendlies but that is a far cry from a cup match which offers players a once-in-a-lifetime crack at Celtic's superstars.

Chairman Tom Allison is nervous ahead of the big clash but still reckons his team can win through despite the setback.

Speaking to the club's website, he said: “The players and staff have done a wonderful job and worked so hard to raise the bar and get to where we are. They deserve all the credit.

“In all fairness, East Kilbride will think this is a wonderful opportunity for them to reach the next round and they should be commended for their own great results. It will be a very tight match. They are a good side and it’ll be a fine occasion.”