Mackay wants to write new history

DAVE MACKAY insists he is happy to consign his own Scottish Cup glory to history for the time being as he eyes a knock- out run with Dunfermline.

The Pars No. 2 wrote his name in history when skippering St Johnstone to the trophy with a momentous victory over Dundee United in 2014.

But, almost nine years on, the

41- year- old is adamant he does not give the moment a second thought.

Instead, he is fully focused on trying to help steer Dunfermline to an upset against Partick Thistle this weekend to extend their 11- game unbeaten run and spark hopes of a memorable cup run of their own.

He said: “It seems like a lifetime ago, to be honest! It’s nearly nine years ago now, but it was a great day and it was great to be part of something like that.

“But, genuinely, it’s not something I ever really look back and reflect on. I might do that when I’m older and kids are talking about it or grandkids, if they come along.

“You always get reminded by it when it comes up to the date or something gets mentioned. But it’s just a good competition to play in, whether I’ve won it or not. It’s something to look forward to. At the beginning of every season you always think, ‘ can we have a decent cup run?’.

“Hopefully we’re the same here. Our expectations probably aren’t to go and win the cup, but to progress as far as we can and get through to the latter stages is an achievable goal, I think.

“A few times over the years, we’ve seen lower- league teams getting to finals – Queen of the South, Falkirk, Gretna, Hibs won it when they were in the Championship, although they were still a big club. So, it happens sometimes. You just have to get a favourable draw, a little bit of luck along the way and you just never know how the draw will open up.”