THE PLAYERS

23 Nov 1996

RANGERS Andy Goram, 32, keeper, 5ft 11in.

An inspired purchase from Hibs in 1991.

Little doubt about his worth with penalty saves in past two games.

David Robertson, 28, defender, 5ft 11in.

One of the best attacking full backs in the country.

Gordan Petric, 27, defender, 6ft 2in.

Belgrade-born won cup with Dundee United in 1994 against Rangers.

Richard Gough, 34, defender, 6ft.

His place in the Rangers record books is assured.

Would love to complete career with another domestic treble.

Joachim Bjorklund, 25, defender, 5ft 11in.

Has settled in since summer move from Vicenza.

Highly experienced.

Alex Cleland, 25, defender, 5ft 9in.

Signed from Dundee United, can play in either full back and occasionally scores.

Craig Moore, 20, defender, 6ft 1in.

Australian back from injury.

Trevor Steven, 33, midfielder, 5ft 9in.

In contention after having been out for almost a season through injury.

Paul Gascoigne, 29, midfielder, 5ft 9in.

Player of the Year last season, will be back at Parkhead, where he missed a recent penalty against Celtic.

Jorg Albertz, 25, midfielder, 6ft 2in.

Made big impression since move from Hamburg.

Coca-Cola Cup goals against Ayr, Hibs, and Dunfermline.

Derek McInnes, 25, midfielder, 5ft 7in.

Signed from Morton.

Scored in semi-final against Dunfermline.

Ian Ferguson, 29, midfielder, 5ft 10in.

Scored a Scottish Cup final winner for St Mirren in 1987.

Charlie Miller, 20, midfielder, 5ft 9in.

Captained Scotland at Under-21 level.

Young Player of the Year in 1994-95.

Ally McCoist, 34, striker, 5ft 10in.

Ibrox hero with more than 300 goals in 13 years.

Would love to claim ninth winners' medal in the League Cup.

Peter van Vossen, 28, striker, 6ft.

Returns to Parkhead desperate to atone for that miss against Celtic.

Was left out for Scottish Cup final last May.

Brian Laudrup, 27, forward, 6ft.

Danish star who has made a huge impression.

Scored twice against Hearts in cup final in May.

HEARTS Gilles Rousset, 33, goalkeeper, 6ft 5in.

The Eiffel Tower' of Scottish football won two caps for France.

Lost five goals in cup final in May but still a fans' favourite.

Paul Ritchie, 21, defender, 5ft 11in.

Broke into first team last season and looks destined for big things.

Pasquale Bruno, 34, defender, 5ft 11in.

Formerly with Torino and Juventus who arrived in Scotland with a hard-man reputation.

Dave McPherson, 32, defender, 6ft 3in.

Won four League Cup medals with Rangers and wants to skipper Hearts to first trophy for 34 years.

Neil Pointon, 28, defender, 5ft 10in.

Won a league championship medal with Everton.

Allan McManus, 22, defender, 6ft.

Looks to have cool temperament.

Forced way back into the side this season after being dropped.

David Weir, 26, defender, 6ft 2in.

Signed from Falkirk, has made a big impact and carries a goal threat.

Gary Mackay, 32, midfielder, 5ft 9in.

Hearts' record appearance holder and a one-club man.

Steve Fulton, 26, midfielder, 5ft 10in.

Shrewd acquisition from Falkirk.

Won Scottish Cup winners' medal with Celtic in 1989.

Neil McCann, 22, winger, 5ft 10in.

Summer signing from Dundee, and who collected a runners-up medal in this tournament last November.

Jeremy Goss, 31, midfielder, 5ft 8in.

Arrived in the summer from Norwich.

A Welsh internationalist.

Colin Cameron, 24, midfielder, 5ft 6in.

Has netted twice against Hibs and in the Coca-Cola semi-final win over Dundee.

John Colquhoun, 33, striker, 5ft 8in.

In second spell at Hearts and has one Scotland cap.

John Robertson, 32, striker, 5ft 6in.

The King of Hearts chasing club's league scoring record.

Scored against St Johnstone and Celtic in current run.

Stephane Paille, 31, striker, 5ft 11in.

French Footballer of the Year in 1989, signed a short-term deal with a view to a longer stay.

Darren Beckford, 29, striker, 6ft.

The ex-Oldham player was rated at £1m earlier in career.

Scored in semi-final win over Dundee.

Taken from the Herald