St Mirren interim manager Craig McLeish insists his team has proof they can beat Celtic in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final. Players have previously faced Celtic in a final and emerged victorious, giving them confidence for the Hampden showdown. McLeish was on the sidelines during that triumph, providing tactical insights to the manager at the time.

Since taking charge, McLeish has guided St Mirren to mixed results against top teams, with two wins and two losses against Celtic and Rangers. The manager emphasizes his focus remains solely on the upcoming match rather than his prospects of becoming permanent manager. He wants his players to be brave and not just defend or play on the counter-attack.

McLeish acknowledges playing Celtic twice in a row helps planning but warns both teams will adjust tactics. "It's about the players," he stated, emphasizing that ultimately they make the decisions on the pitch. McLeish takes pride in leading them out but recognizes the game's outcome rests with the players' performance on the day.