Tuesday 19 April 2016 16:46, UK
Hibernian boss Alan Stubbs has put all thoughts of the Scottish Cup final behind him as he concentrates on securing three points against Rangers on Wednesday evening.
Hibs booked their place at Hampden on May 21 with a penalty shoot-out victory over Dundee United last Saturday, a feat repeated by Rangers over Glasgow rivals Celtic 24 hours later.
For the first time in the 143-year history of the world's oldest football competition, two teams from outside the top flight will contest the final but Stubbs insists it is the last thing on his mind.
Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, the former Celtic and Everton defender said: "People will start to talk about this game as being some sort of curtain-raiser but it is all about this game for us.
"Tomorrow is a chance for us to get three points. It means a lot more to us as they have already won the league and are worthy champions."
Asked if the club will give Rangers a guard of honour at Easter Road in recognition of their title success, Stubbs indicated he would prefer to concentrate on matters on the pitch.
"I rang Mark (Warburton) and David (Weir) personally as soon as they won the title, but we are focussed on the game itself and what we need to do tomorrow. That is the most important thing," he added.
"We all want to see the game, it's not about other issues, the most important thing is you will see two good teams tomorrow night."
Stand-in goalkeeper Conrad Logan put on a man-of-the-match display against Dundee United last Saturday but Stubbs will turn to regular keeper Mark Oxley for the visit of the Gers, live on Sky Sports.
Oxley was suspended for the Hampden showdown after picking up two bookings in earlier rounds, giving Logan the chance to shine at the national stadium.
"He has come in and done very well. He was man of the match for a reason, but Mark is my number one," added Stubbs.
"But what Conrad is doing is giving every manager a problem as competition for that place has gone up a notch and that is what we want."
