Kilmarnock v Dundee United: Derek McInnes desperate to guide Ayrshire side to Hampden

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Derek McInnes is desperate to give Kilmarnock fans their first trip to Hampden in almost 11 years. Should they overcome Dundee United in tonight's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at Rugby Park, the semis in January will fall just shy of 11 years since the club won the cup back in March 2012.But McInnes won't get ahead of himself as he gets his side set to take on a United team who've picked up form in recent weeks.The Rugby Park gaffer said: "Whoever we play, if we can get through both ourselves and Dundee United will see it as a real opportunity to put ourselves on that stage, a semi final, probably 50,000 at Hampden, I want the players to experience that, I want to experience that again."We’re going to have to deal with the first things first, there will be two sets of players equally determined to make it there."We’ve just got to make sure we do our job as best we can and make sure it’s us.

I'm looking forward to the tie, I think we're in a decent place.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android."I know we've got a strong home record, I know the supporters will respond to the players’ efforts."On his impressive cup record as a manager, McInnes said: "We just try and see the bigger picture.

We always try and see the importance of a god cup run. "At most of the clubs I’ve worked at, cups have offered the best chance of success. "The financial rewards are clear.