AHEAD OF THE GAME returns from a winter break of its own as our sports team look ahead to an intriguing weekend of Scottish Cup action.

Group Sports Writers Chris Jack and Scott Mullen join Online Sports Editor Alasdair Mackenzie in the studio to preview the cup ties.

Scott gives his account of Celtic's training camp in Dubai after returning from the UAE recently, while new signing Kouassi Eboue is also among the talking points. 

Chris reflects on his trip to watch Rangers' defeat to RB Leipzig in Germany, as well as previewing Saturday's clash with Motherwell and discussing the potential exit of Michael O'Halloran.

Bonnyrigg Rose's chances of shocking Hibs, Ian Cathro's transfer dealings at Hearts and a possible upset in Elgin City's meeting with Inverness CT are also on the agenda.

Normal service will resume as of next week, with the show being aired every Monday and Friday.