Boyhood Celtic fan Dylan Easton admits Raith Rovers’ Scottish Cup draw was a dream come true.
But the Stark’s Park favourite is determined to help ensure it does not turn into a living nightmare.
Raith were handed the toughest last-16 assignment possible after Easton’s extra-time penalty sealed progress past Falkirk in the fourth round.
Teams better than Rovers have come a cropper against Celtic – who are fresh from a 6-0 hammering of Dundee – in their own back yard.
But Easton insists Barry Robson’s side are determined to do all they can to enjoy the experience.
“It’s a wee break from the league,” said Easton, with Raith reeling from their Fife derby defeat to Dunfermline at the weekend.
“We’ll go there and it’ll be a good day for the fans and everything. And all the players will try and enjoy it.
“We know how tough it’s going to be. But it’s a great occasion and it’s something we’re looking forward to.
“For me as well, being a big Celtic fan growing up, it was exciting at the time watching the draw.
“It is [my dream draw] and it’s one place I’ve not played.
“We would have preferred a home tie but you probably couldn’t get any better financially for the club. It gets a wee bit more money in their pockets.”
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