And to add to those woes, boss Walter Smith confirmed speculation the cash-strapped champions were now effectively being run by bankers HBOS.

None of that, though, was of any interest to Jocky and as much as he is relishing the challenge, he expects a hugely difficult tie.

“Whatever Rangers’ situation, the one thing that never changes when you are playing the Old Firm is you are up against a team full of good players,” he said.

“And, when you play against a team managed by Walter Smith, you know you are going to be up against a well-organised, dangerous side.”

All that won’t stop Jocky telling his players to have a real go in a bid to come up with a repeat of last month’s shock win over Aberdeen.

“Our situation is the same as then.

“We will be underdogs again which is a nice change and the pressure will be on the opposition and not us.

“That’s a nice change, too, and I’ll tell they players to go out and enjoy themselves and, as big an ask as it will be, try to do what they did to Aberdeen — only over 90 minutes.”

Jocky was pleased to report all those who were on duty at the weekend will be fit, including striker Leigh Griffiths, who was on the wrong end of a couple of hefty tackles during the 2-1 win over Raith Rovers.

“He took a couple of dunts, but he is fine. The way he plays, he is going to have to get used to those kind of challenges and I’m sure that’s not a problem for him.”

Midfielder Gary Harkins, only fit enough for the bench on Saturday because of an ankle problem, could make the starting line-up.