Could Elgin take advantage of Aberdeen's poor run?

Elgin City manager Allan Hale feels his side could take advantage of Aberdeen's poor run of form when they meet in the Scottish Cup on Saturday.

The Dons equalled a club record of 12 league matches without a win when they lost at Rangers on Wednesday.

Elgin, meanwhile, are currently third in Scotland's fourth tier and are expected to have a sell-out crowd backing them, with more than 4,000 tickets snapped up for the tie.

On Aberdeen's form, Hale told BBC Scotland: "I think it is something you're aware of and the implications there might be within their own performance.

"But there's an element of realism, we're a part-time team, we only get together three hours a week to train and Aberdeen are full-time and train every day.

"I always say the reason people like the game of football is because they love the underdog to succeed and this sport allows them the opportunity to come out on top.

"You've got to dream, you've got to have that positive mindset."