Martin reveals medal dream ahead of fourth round clash

Former Arbroath and Forfar midfielder Scott Martin has no qualms revealing his medal ambitions as he prepares for Hamilton’s William Hill Scottish Cup tie against Edinburgh City on Saturday.

Accies host the League Two outfit in the fourth round and are favourites to get through to the next stage with the 22-yearold midfielder focused on the achievement.

Martin came through the Hibernian youth system before joining Hamilton in 2018, following loan spells at Station Park in 2015-16 and with the Lichties in 2017-18, and he intends to leave the game with something tangible to show for his efforts.

He said: “People might say it sounds silly but I want to win a cup. I play football to win games and win trophies.

“It might not happen just now, it might not happen in 10 years, but that is my ambition in the game, to win as much as I can. I haven’t really had a run in the cup before.

“I was on loan when Hibs did the famous one (winning the Scottish Cup in 2016 for the first time in 114 years). I am desperate to get the run going. It is something different, it is a cup game and anything can happen.

● Striker Steven Boyd is in demand following his release from East Fife at the end of his short-term contract, with League One rivals Airdrie and Peterhead chasing the 22-yearold.

● Cowdenbeath striker Kris Renton is on target to return to action next month after getting back to light training following a fractured cheekbone.