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      Biggest ever FA Cup giantkillings including Man Utd shock and famous final after Liverpool are humiliated by Plymouth

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      LIVERPOOL suffered a huge FA Cup upset as they crashed out of the FA Cup against Plymouth.Ryan Hardie’s 53rd-minute spot-kick proved decisive as the rock-bottom Championship side – 43 places below the Premier League leaders – were given a helping hand by Harvey Elliott’s inexplicable handball.Plymouth pulled off a major FA Cup upset against LiverpoolCredit: GettyThere have been some major early round upsets in recent years like Chelsea losing 4-2 to BradfordCredit: GettyOne famous final upset saw Wigan stun Man City before they were relegated a week laterCredit: PA:Empics SportLeague Two Stevenage pulled off a massive upset against Newcastle in 2011Credit: Getty – ContributorIt was only the fourth time a team outside of the top flight has knocked out the leaders of the Premier League.However, Argyle’s historic win was the latest in a long-line of incredible FA Cup upsets.Hereford 2-1 Newcastle – 1972The quintessential classic FA Cup fairytale. And with good reason.Non-league Hereford had already defied the odds by taking Newcastle to a replay in the FA Cup third round in 1972 with a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the replay set itself into the very foundations of English football as Ronnie Radford’s stunning volley typified the magic of the oldest football cup competition in the world.Radford’s iconic volley from range was the equalising goal to send the match into extra time.Super sub Ricky George stepped up to score the decisive goal to prompt jubilant scenes at Edgar Street.The result still holds the record for the lowest ranked side to beat top flight opposition.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWimbledon 1-0 Liverpool – 1988Another upset involving the Reds, the 1988 FA Cup final saw the “Crazy Gang” pull off one of the craziest results in English football history.Liverpool were the dominant force of England in the 1980s, having won six league titles across the decade including the 1988 First Division title.ITV forced to apologise as Plymouth hero says ‘I f—ing love it’ TWICE live on air after shocking LiverpoolBut Lawrie Sanchez’s solitary goal paid no mind to the respective history of the clubs, with Wimbledon only having been in the top flight for a total of 11 years in their history at the time.It remains the Dons’ only FA Cup triumph.Wrexham 2-1 Arsenal, 1992Back in 1992 there were a whopping 81 places in the English football pyramid which separated Wrexham and Arsenal in their FA Cup third round clash.The Welsh minnows were struggling in the fourth division while Arsenal were the reigning English champions.However, the Gunners had wet powder as 37-year-old Mickey Thomas hit a 25-yard free-kick to level the match in the 82nd minute after Alan Smith scored the opener before half-time.Steve Watkin delivered the decisive shot two minutes later as he bundled home the winner, prompting a pitch invasion.Bournemouth 2-0 Man Utd, 1984While Man Utd were far from the peak of their powers in the mid 80s, third-division Bournemouth were still relative minnows next to former European Champions and reigning holders of the FA Cup.But under the guidance of Harry Redknapp, Bournemouth conjured up a heroic 2-0 victory.In a whirlwind five minutes, Milton Graham and Ian Thompson struck to send the Cherries into dreamland.United fans stormed the pitch to try and halt the result, but the final whistle confirmed one of the most memorable giant killings of all time.Wigan 1-0 Man City, 2013When relegation-threatened Wigan rocked up to Wembley for the FA Cup final against Manchester City, many saw a win for mega-spending City as a formality.But Roberto Martinez’s underdogs were not content at being resigned to the losers column of FA Cup finalists.The Lactics’ heroic performance finally paid its dividends when Ben Watson headed home an incredible winner in injury time to bag them their first ever FA Cup trophy.A week later Wigan suffered relegation to the Championship, while it turned out to be the last time City would lose a major final before the 2021 Champions League final, when they lost to Chelsea.Sunderland 1-0 Leeds, 1973Another final upset saw Sunderland stun a then-dominant Leeds team to become the first team outside of the First Division to win the FA Cup since West Brom in 1931.Leeds were the reigning champions of the Cup while Sunderland competed in the second tier and had been trophyless for more than 50 years.Yet 100,000 at the Old Wembley watched as Ian Porterfield’s 32nd minute goal won the Black Cats the FA Cup.The match also holds special recognition for a stunning save made by goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery to deny Peter Lorimer from 10 yards, with the stop drawing comparisons to Gordon Banks’ stop for England against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup.Chelsea 2-4 Bradford, 2015Bradford conjured up one of the most surprising results in recent FA Cup memory when they rocked up to Stamford Bridge to batter Chelsea.With 49 places separating them in the English pyramid, League One Bradford were not given much of a chance against Jose Mourinho’s high-flying Blues.The fourth-round clash started smoothly for the Premier League giants, who took a 2-0 lead.A goal from Jon Stead before half-time gave Bradford hope, before a trio of late goals saw Bradford roar into a two-goal lead in what was an incredibly fourth round clash.Newport County 2-1 Leicester, 2019League Two Newport produced the shock of the season when they beat Leicester in the third round of the FA Cup back in 2019.A staggering 74 places split the teams when they met in early January.Yet Jamille Matt’s goal after just 10 minutes set up what would be a monumental upset.Rachid Ghezzal threatened to ruin the party with an 82nd minute goal before a late penalty from Padraig Amond sent Rodney Parade into pandemonium.Sutton United 2-1 Coventry, 1989Coventry had been the FA Cup holders just 18 months earlier.Yet when the top flight side travelled south to face Sutton in the third round they were left feeling blue by non-league opposition.Goals from Tony Rains and Matthew Hanlan set Sutton on their way to a huge upset at Gander Green Lane.The Us remained the most recent non-league team to beat top flight opponents all the way until 2013 when Luton beat Norwich.Stevenage 3-1 Newcastle, 2011It was only Stevenage’s first season in the EFL.Yet that did not stop them from making Newcastle only the fourth Premier League team ever at the time to lose to fourth-tier opposition in 2011.READ MORE SUN STORIESGoals from Stacy Long, Michael Bostwick and Peter Winn sealed a famous victory.Joey Barton had pulled one back for the Toon in injury time, but Cheick Tiote’s sending off in the 71st minute seemed to confirm the direction of the match before the final whistle blew.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. 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      Aston Villa 2 Tottenham 1: Emery leaves Postecoglou on brink of the sack with Spurs’ second cup exit in four days

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      THE misery just continues for Ange Postecoglou. Although the moment his team conceded after 58 seconds with his keeper producing a howler, the beleaguered Aussie must have known it was going to be another rotten day.Aston Villa dumped Spurs out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win at homeCredit: AlamyAnge Postecoglou is on the brink after losing another key cup gameCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford made his debut off the bench as he helped Villa secure victoryCredit: RexSpurs have been knocked out of two cups in four daysCredit: RexHis spell as Tottenham manager is now turning into a proper nightmare.Three days after Spurs were annihilated by Liverpool in their Carabao Cup semi-final, Postecoglou’s team were beaten fair and square by Villa and the situation is becoming toxic to a point where a change is inevitable.Jacob Ramsey’s first minute goal was followed by the second by the outstanding Morgan Rodgers’ in the 64th minute. Tottenham’s new striker Mathys Tel, who did not have a kick all game, set up a nervous couple of minutes with a lovely finish in injury time but anything other than a home win would have been a robbery.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs the home fans celebrated the second goal, Marcus Rashford arrived as a substitute for his debut along with fellow new boy Marco Asensio.Rashford’s first action was to accidentally elbow Kevin Danso in the head with the Spurs defender needing treatment.Yet for the on-loan Manchester United forward, he is only just getting his feet under the table at his new club although how much longer Postecoglou remains at Spurs is the big question.Aston Villa’s fans sang ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMeanwhile, Tottenham’s increasingly angry supporters sang for chairman Daniel Levy to leave their club. In fact, they chanted it nine times during the game.Although they were a bit better in the second half, this was still poor from Spurs. Postecoglou should survive for next Sunday’s home match against Manchester United and then an away trip to Ipswich.Under-fire Tottenham boss Postecoglou finally breaks silence on EFL boss’ injury jibe with brutal 10-word responseAgain, you had to have sympathy for Spurs as they were without an entire team. In total, 11 players were out plus the cup-tied Dane Scarlett. They have been forced to put out the type of team Liverpool decided to do at Plymouth – but every week.The only blow for Villa was the first half loss of Ezri Konsa, their only available centre-back, went off with an injury and he was replaced by Lamare Bogarde, the nephew of Winston Bogarde who famously flopped at Chelsea.Yet Villa’s defence were hardly given a tough test. And Tottenham’s manager will have hoped his team would, at the very least, remain solid at the back while finding their feet in the game.Ramsey opened the scoring after less than a minuteCredit: GettySpurs was torn apart in the opening momentsCredit: AFPInstead, they were put on their backsides in under a minute.Rogers had too much space when receiving a pass from Youri Tielemans. He navigated his way past Lucas Bergvall – a bit too easily for the Tottenham manager’s liking you would image – and threaded a pass through to Ramsey with Spurs right-back Pedro Porro having gone walkabout.Ramsey took the ball into the area with his first touch and while his shot was not particularly good, it still squeezed through keeper Kinsky. What an utter disaster for Spurs.Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would have expected that the club’s fans, at some stage during the evening, would be chanting for him to leave the club. Jacob Ramsey doubled Villa’s lead in the second halfCredit: GettyThe game looked out of reach after the second strikeCredit: ReutersBut even he would have thought this would occur a bit later than only the second minute.Spurs struggled to get the ball out of their half and they kept handing Villa chances on a plate.New Villa arrival Donyell Malen blazed his shot into the North Stand while visiting keeper Kinsky, in fairness, did push away a decent shot from Leon BaileyAs Tottenham’s fans sang: “‘we’re f****g s**”, Tielemans had a free run on goal before his strike bobbled wide while Ramsey also dragged a shot beyond the far post.Rashford looked sharp coming off the benchCredit: PAMarco Asensio also impressed on his debutCredit: PAIn their only meaningful attack of the first half, Spurs should have scored but Son Heung-Min struck his effort at Emiliano Martinez after an outstanding first-time pass from Mikey Moore.In fact, the finishing from both teams was pretty rubbish. Bailey shot straight at Kinsky, Ramsey hit the post with the follow-up while Malen hammered an effort into the side netting in first half stoppage time.Spurs did improve after half-time although they could not be any worse. Son was denied by a decent block from Bogarde, which is something we did not see from his uncle all those years ago, although he only played 12 times in four years in England before leaving in 2004.Mathys Tel pulled one back at the deathCredit: AFPIt was too little, too late for SpursCredit: ReutersRamsey should have made it 2-0 but Kinsky struck out his right arm to save.Yet with Rashford and Asensio waiting to enter the field of play, Villa got the second when Porro scuffed a clearance from Malen’s cross and Rodgers had an easy finish.Spurs defender Danso had a terrific chance to pull a goal back but he somehow missed the target from close range.Rashford had a chance at the end but Archie Gray took the ball off his foot. READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd then Mathys Tel delivered a cracking finish in stoppage time to put away Kulusevski’s cross.Yet for Spurs, it was far too little, too late.The pressure is now on for Big AngeCredit: GettyUnai Emery will be dreaming of FA Cup gloryCredit: Getty More

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      Plymouth manager spotted LAUGHING on the touchline as star loses a tooth in sickening clash with own team-mate

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      NIKOLA Katic did not get any sympathy from his manager after losing a tooth in a clash with his own team-mate.The Plymouth defender, 28, played a starring role in the Pilgrims’ famous FA Cup giant-killing of Liverpool.Nikola Katic lays stricken on the pitch after having his tooth knocked outManager Miron Muslic was spotted laughing at Katic’s misfortuneThe Championship side, who are bottom of their league, were 1-0 victors over the Premier League leaders on Sunday.However, the win came at a cost for Bosnian Katic – who will need some dental work done next week.The centre-back collided with midfielder Adam Randell’s elbow during the clash at Home Park.He was soon tended to by the club’s physios with blood coming from his mouth and an obvious gap in his teeth.Read more football newsBut, when the cameras panned to gaffer Miron Muslic, the Plymouth boss – who was also born in Bosnia – was seen laughing from the touchline.The incident didn’t stop Katic from soldiering on and playing a vital role in keeping a clean sheet for his side.Plymouth won the game thanks to a penalty from Scottish forward Ryan Hardie.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAfter the game, hero of the hour Hardie revealed how he got emotional before the game after seeing his son on the screen as a mascot as he warmed up.Most read in FootballAlthough it was Katic who turned the airwaves blue with his x-rated language after the game.Plymouth hero Ryan Hardie reveals touching reason he ‘teared up’ in warm-up before scoring penalty to stun LiverpoolITV were forced to apologise after the Argyle player swore TWICE during a live interview.When asked what’s like to beat Liverpool, he said: “I f* love it”, before repeating, “I f* love it” AGAIN immediately after.Katic – who only joined Plymouth on loan from FC Zurich last month- added: “That’s why I came here. It’s a beautiful day here.”Plymouth goalkeeper Conor Hazard – who was booked in the second half – could be seen laughing after Katic made his faux pas.The millions at home were waiting for Katic to apologise for his profanity, but he seemingly forgot too, instead adding: “We did what the coach asked from us. That is it.”But ITV host Mark Pougatch took charge of matters after the camera switched back to the studio.Pougatch said: “We’re very sorry for the industrial language.” More

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      Marcus Rashford’s first act as an Aston Villa star leaves Tottenham’s Kevin Danso covered in blood in FA Cup clash

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      MARCUS RASHFORD wasted no time in making his mark in an Aston Villa shirt – leaving Tottenham’s Kevin Danso in a bloody heap. The Manchester United loanee came off the bench during Villa’s FA Cup fourth-round tie with Spurs on Sunday. Unai Emery gave Marcus Rashford his debut against Spurs on Sunday eveningCredit: GettyRashford won a strong header against Kevin Danso just minutes into his first appearance for VillaCredit: BBCThe challenge caused the Austrian to require lengthy treatmentCredit: BBCBlood was seen pouring from Danso’s forehead after the collisionCredit: PARashford, 27, replaced Donyell Malen just after the hour with the hosts leading 2-0.The England striker was given a hero’s welcome by the home support after joining from United until the end of the season. The 27-year-old looked full of energy as he attempted to win a header against Danso just seconds after entering the field.Danso came off second best, appearing to catch an accidental elbow from Rashford.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe challenge resulted in lengthy treatment for the £21million Austrian, who had blood rushing from a wound on his forehead. One fan on X roared: “This Rashford redemption arc, he is here for blood! Literally. Up the Villa.”Another said: “Won a header and smashed Danso already, I love him.”Rashford was frozen out at Man United by new boss Ruben Amorim.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe forward had indicated in December he was ready for a “new challenge” away from Old Trafford. Villa will be paying 75 per cent of his wages and will have the option to make his loan permanent in the summer for £40million.Why Marcus Rashford could be perfect fit for Aston Villa after Man Utd transferFollowing confirmation of his move last week, Rashford released a short statement thanking Red Devils fans.He wrote: “I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen.”I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me but Aston Villa was an easy decision.”I really admire the way that Aston Villa have been playing this season, and the managers’ ambitions.”I just want to play football and am excited to get started.”I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season.”Villa were pegged back by a late Mathys Tel goal in the Midlands.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Unai Emery’s side held on to book their place in the fifth round for the first time in a decade. And Spurs must now win the Europa League if they are to end their long trophy drought. More

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      Punter wins incredible £78,000 bet thanks to dramatic 93rd-minute goal clinching 23-leg accumulator

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      A PUNTER has won an incredible £78,000 bet after a dramatic 93rd minute goal clinched a 23-leg accumulator.The giddy gambler placed a £20 bet on the amount of goals across games in numerous leagues including England, Italy and Spain.A punter turned a £20 bet into a £78,000 jackpot with a 23-team accumulatorCredit: PAA late Sheffield Wednesday goal sealed the amazing betCredit: PAThe punter correctly predicted over 1.5 goals in 19 of the 23 games, as well as goals in both halves for the remaining four.However, their bet was not coming in due to Sheffield Wednesday losing 1-0 to West Brom.But in the 93rd minute, Callum Paterson netted a dramatic late strike to get their acca over the line.West Brom went on to score an even later winner in the 96th minute, but the result did not matter due to the amount of goals needed already being reached.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe punter’s longest-priced selection was 17/20, with the shortest at odds of 1/5.And it saw their £20 bet become a £78,294.17 jackpot.Teams involved in the accumulator included Juventus, Arsenal, Newcastle and Wrexham.And the punter will now be planning how to spend their incredible winnings.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSpokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “This has to be one of the most impressive accumulator bets we’ve seen in some time with correct goals-based predictions in an scarcely believable 23 European and international football fixtures across the course of this week.“Sticking to bets on over 1.5 goals and goals in both halves, this is not merely a lucky flutter.Football icons’ strange hobbies“But there must have been some seriously tense moments on Saturday afternoon when West Brom v Sheffield Wednesday ticked to 90 minutes with only one goal on the scoresheet.“What a rollercoaster of emotions this punter must have been on this week, with the final correct prediction on Saturday landing them a huge £78,294.17 from just a £20 outlay, to end the week on the ultimate high.” More

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      Galatasaray match ABANDONED as opponents walk off the pitch after Morata scores controversial first goal for new club

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      GALATASARAY’s Super Lig clash with Adana Demirspor has been abandoned after players from the visiting side refused to play.The game in Turkey’s top flight was initially suspended after 34 minutes with table toppers Galatasaray leading 1-0. Alvaro Morata put Galatasaray ahead from the spot against Adana DemirsporCredit: GettyPlayers from Adana would later walk off the field in protest at the decisionCredit: GettyThe match in Istanbul was abandoned after just 34 minutesCredit: GettyAlvaro Morata put the hosts ahead with a contentious penalty at Rams Park after just 12 minutes. Dries Mertens hit the deck after minimal contact from the Adana defender. Morata – on loan from AC Milan – stepped up to score his second goal in three games for Galatasaray. Adana manager Mustafa Alper Avci was seen calling his players over to the touchline later in the half as midfielder Yusuf Barasi received treatment for an injury.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPlayers from the Super Lig’s bottom side abruptly walked off the field and headed to the changing rooms. Confused Galatasaray players eventually followed suit along with the match officials.Around 20 minutes after the initial suspension, it was confirmed by the stadium announcer the match had been abandoned. Per TurkiyeToday, the announcement said: “The match has been abandoned by the referee due to Adana Demirspor withdrawing from the game.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAdana Demirspor’s former president, Metin Korkmaz, confirmed the protest was against the penalty decision earlier in the game.He told the outlet: “This is a protest against the Refereeing Committee, not Galatasaray.”Jose Mourinho has launched a scathing attack on referees in Turkey with Fenerbahce considering boycotting the Turkish Cup in protest Korkmaz added that club president Murat Sancak would provide further clarification on the incident later. Adana are currently bottom of the Super Lig, with just 5 points from 21 games and a dismal -30 goal difference. Turkey’s top tier has been dominated by discussions over officiating in recent months.Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho is among those to have publically called out the standard of refereeing.The Special One branded the Turkish top flight “toxic” after his side beat Hatayspor 2-1 last month.And he even threatened to have his team boycott the Turkish Cup in protest. Mourinho’s press conference rant in full“I will watch the matches until I can because nobody wants to watch the Turkish league.“Who wants to watch this Turkish league abroad? They have the Premier League, the French league, the German league, the Portuguese league, the Dutch league.“Why should they see this? When the president met me, the director, even before that I met other important and respectful clubs in Turkey.“I couldn’t believe that this was the dimension. It’s too grey, it’s too dark, smells bad.“We were in good control, winning 1-0 when Atilla (Karaoglan, VAR ref), woke up because in the first half he was probably having Turkish tea.“Not to say an alcoholic drink so probably was Turkish tea. There was a clear red card on Bright (Oyasi-Samuel). If it is a Fenerbahce player he would wake up, even the ref on the pitch wouldn’t be afraid to give the card.“Referees are afraid to give decisions to us. For me the biggest scandal is a penalty in our favour.“As I was saying before, I don’t think abroad many people watch the Turkish league. I think in London only my son watches the Turkish league, nobody else.“I’m going to post on my Instagram. I don’t have many but I think more than five million will watch more of that penalty.“So they will know what the Turkish league is. (On a scale of 1-10 what grade would I give myself?) Zero.”In an extraordinary rant in November, Mourinho said: “Referees are afraid to give decisions to us. “For me the biggest scandal is a penalty in our favour.”As I was saying before, I don’t think abroad many people watch the Turkish league. I think in London only my son watches the Turkish league, nobody else.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m going to post on my Instagram. I don’t have many but I think more than five million will watch more of that penalty.”So they will know what the Turkish league is. (On a scale of 1-10 what grade would I give myself?) Zero.” More

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      Rangers 0 Queen’s Park 1: Gers knocked OUT of Scottish Cup in historic shock as Ferrie heroics seal stunning triumph

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      QUEEN’S PARK shattered a 143-YEAR record to leave Philippe Clement facing the sack. Scotland’s oldest club hadn’t beaten Rangers in a Scottish Cup tie since 1882.Philippe Clement is on the brink again at IbroxCredit: PASeb Drozd is mobbed after scoring historic winnerCredit: PACalum Ferrie was the Queen’s Park heroCredit: PAHe denied Tavernier from the spot in the 97th minuteCredit: Willie VassIt was a historic result for the SpidersCredit: PAThey hadn’t beaten the Light Blues in any competition since 1948.But super sub Seb Drozd and hero keeper Calum Ferrie combined to rewrite the history books on an astonishing afternoon no Spiders fan will ever forget.Drozd’s stunning winner was in itself something to savour. But ask any Queen’s fan and they’ll tell you Ferrie’s dramatic stoppage time penalty save eclipsed even that as James Tavernier was denied a last-gasp equaliser.Make no mistake, this was Rangers’ worst ever cup defeat at Ibrox – one which Clement will struggle to come back from.It’s 25 years since Caley Thistle famously went Ballistic across the city – then Celtic gaffer John Barnes paid with his job back then.Old Firm managers DON’T survive cup shocks like this.For Queen’s Park, they proudly march on to the quarter-finals – the first time they’ve reached this stage of the competition since 1982.Most read in FootballAnd it’s no more than Callum Davidson’s heroes deserve.Throughout they were well drilled and well organised.Inside Queen’s Park’s wild dressing room celebrations as Scottish Cup heroes party after shocking RangersRangers simply ran out of luck and ideas.Time has now run out for Clement.Celtic’s lead at the top of the table is 13 points.Rangers’ title race is run.While Europe’s still to come, the Scottish Cup represented Clement’s best hope of silverware this season.No one would bet against yet another Hoops treble now.At times this season the job has looked beyond the Belgian.There was the early Champions League setback against Dynamo Kyiv.There were damaging defeats to Celtic, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock in the league.There was the catastrophic Christmas period which culminated in a 1-1 draw at Dens, a result which left the Belgian on the brink.No this.It’s just over a year since Davidson took charge of Queen’s Park.He did so with the Spiders second bottom of the Championship.Now sitting in fifth, they arrived dreaming of an Ibrox upset.Clement made five changes to his line-up, handing Rafael Fernandes and Bailey Rice their first starts.Kyle Hurst, on loan from Doncaster, started in behind lone striker Zak Rudden for the visitors.At the break, Davidson couldn’t have wished for more. His players, while guilty of gifting Gers a series of guilt chances, had given their absolute all.And, crucially, each time they’d landed themselves in bother, they found a way out.To say it was frustrating the Ibrox crowd and manager Clement is something of an understatement.Rangers stunnedBy JOHN SHIELDSRANGERS had only lost twice to lower-league opposition in the Scottish Cup in their 152-year – before yesterday.They crashed 3-2 to St Bernard’s in the quarter-finals on January 28, 1893.And they also were defeated 1-0 by Berwick Rangers at Shielfield Park on the same date in 1967.Sammy Reid emerged as the match winner for The Wee Rangers in a seismic shock.Two Gers stars – George McLean and James Forrest – never played for the club again.Amazingly, Gers recovered to reach the European Cup Winners’ Cup final just four months later.Rangers should have been well ahead. But almost everything they did in a lackluster first half lacked urgency.Their first chance fell inside the opening five minutes. Queen’s keeper Calum Ferrie’s nervy clearance landed at the feet of Mohamed Diomande.The midfielder had a whole open goal to aim at, but somehow he dragged his shot wide of the target.Following a well worked corner, Ianis Hagi blasted inches past the post as Rangers continued to make all the running.Hagi did well down the left, picking out Diomande who’d taken up a good position inside the box.He took it first time, forcing Ferrie into a fantastic reflex save.Vaclav Cerny was next to threaten for the home side after he linked well with Nedim Bajrami.But after bursting into the box, he too was thwarted by Ferrie.Bajrami then attempted to beat Ferrie at the back post when the Albanian should have headed James Tavernier’s corner back across goal.Then, with 34 minutes on the clock, a major let off for young Zach Machin.His back pass went straight to Hamza Igmane who was too slow in trying to dig the ball out of his feet.The Moroccan finally forced it into the path of Diomande who was never going to score from such an acute angle.He should certainly have scored with just four minutes of the first half remaining.Tavenier’s corner found Rice who picked out Diomande totally unmarked.But with the goal gaping once again he somehow blasted wide.Then, right on the stroke of half-time, Jack Turner rode to Queen’s Park’s rescue when he headed a Hagi effort off the line.Rangers would need to up the tempo in the second half. Despite dominating possession, they had been well off the standard expected and it was no surprise to see Nico Raskin and Cyriel Dessers coming on for the start of the second half.Rice and Bajrami were the ones to make way.Igamane blasted high over after some neat build up play by Cerny created the first chance of the second half.Rangers v Queen’s Park man bysBy ANDY DEVLINRangers: (4-2-3-1) Kelly 0; Tavernier 0, Fernandes 0, Propper 0, Jefte 0; Diomande 0, Rice 0; Bajrami 0 Hagi 0, Cerny 0; Igamane 0.Subs: Dessers 0  (Bajrami 46), Raskin 0 (Rice 46) Yilmaz 0 (Hagi 60) Souttar 0 (Fernandes 60) Lawrence 0 (Diomande 87)Queen’s Park: (4-4-1-1) Ferrie 10, Mauchin 10, Ujdur 10, Tizzard 10, Scott 10; Turner 10, Longridge 10, Welsh 10, Duncan 10; Hurst 10; Rudden 10. Subs: Drozd 10 (Hurst 67) Montgomery 10 (Scott 72)The natives were beginning to get restless.Queen’s Park’s gameplan was working and Gers were becoming increasingly erratic.With 55 minutes on the clock the visitors got forward for the first time in the match – Hurst coming so close to turning home Rudden’s cross. As the visitor’s confidence grew, Ibrox began to simmer.With 20 minutes left tensions boiled over as Queen’s Park stormed ahead.Drozd had only been on the park for three minutes when he took control of a Louis Longridge corner.Ghosting past Jefte, he slotted a brilliant finish beyond Liam Kelly.With just 20 seconds of five minutes of stopping time left, Rangers were awarded a penalty.William Tizzard was judged to have fouled Dessers.Of all the spot kicks he’s scored, this was the biggest kick of Tav’s Gers career.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut it wasn’t to be with Ferrie pulling off a remarkable save.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Plymouth hero Ryan Hardie reveals touching reason he ‘teared up’ in warm-up before scoring penalty to stun Liverpool

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      RYAN Hardie was Plymouth Argyle’s hero by knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup.He could have been forgiven for feeling emotional after the game.Plymouth hero Ryan Hardie reveals touching reason he ‘teared up’ in the warm-upCredit: ITVHardie revealed he was emotional seeing his son as a mascot before the gameCredit: GettyHowever, it was in the warm-up he got emotional instead.The Championship side defeated the Reds in a huge upset at Home Park.Hardie’s second half penalty sent the home support in ecstasy, following Harvey Elliot’s handball.After the game, Hardie was interviewed by ITV Sport’s Gabriel Clarke.Read more football newsAnd the Scottish forward, 27, revealed that he was moved to tears before the game because his son was a mascot.”I teared up in the warm-up a bit when I saw him on screen,” Hardie confessed.Hardie’s strike left Liverpool’s hopes of winning the quadruple in tatters.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBy scoring from 12-yards, he banished the ghost of four years ago when he missed a penalty that would have seen Argyle take Chelsea to penalties at Stamford Bridge and sent Caoimhin Kelleher the wrong way.Most read in FootballThe Premier League leaders made ten changes and loaded the bench with inexperienced youngsters in the clash against the Championship’s bottom club.ITV forced to apologise as Plymouth hero says ‘I f—ing love it’ TWICE live on air after shocking LiverpoolArgyle, while a League Two club, famously held Liverpool to a goalless draw in 2007But this time they went one better.When the final whistle blew, it confirmed only the fourth-ever occasion when the Premier League leaders have been knocked out by a side outside of the top flight, with the last coming in 2018.Liverpool also suffered an injury blow, when captain for the day, Joe Gomez, who recently recovered from a hamstring injury, hobbled off and was replaced by 20-year-old Isaac Mabaya. More