The Scottish Cup Final on Saturday will be iconic for Celtic. It will give Ange Postecoglou the chance to pick up his first-ever domestic treble. It will also be the chance for Celtic to become the first football club ever to win eight domestic trebles.
For Inverness Caley Thistle, it gives them the opportunity to win only their second major trophy in their history. They last won the Scottish Cup back in 2015 after knocking out Celtic in the semi-final and then defeating Falkirk in the final.
But for Inverness star, Danny Devine, this weekend’s final will be bittersweet for the 30-year-old defender according to Belfast local, Damien Lindsay.
Lindsay is a Community Engagement Worker at St James’ Community Farm where Devine grew up and said that there will be divided loyalties due to the family’s deep-rooted Celtic connections.
Lindsay said [Belfast Live], “A right squad of us went to the last final in 2015, so we might be their lucky charm. This will be a tougher challenge, with Celtic going for the treble.
“Daniel has already won a Scottish Cup medal. Charlie Tully who also hailed from St James also won two Scottish Cups.
“But Daniel will be up for it, and hopefully he enjoys the occasion. All his family are Celtic supporters, so there will be divided loyalties.
“But at the end of the day we all want Daniel to do well. And if Celtic lose, then the best consolation is that Daniel would have won the trophy.
“Daniel’s family are good community people. They get involved in community events, and Daniel’s 2015 medal has been shown around the kids in the area.
“It shows them what can be achieved in life. Nothing can hold you back.
“Anything is possible if you believe in yourself and work hard. And Daniel is a testament to that.”
Another famous Celtic player also resided from the St James’ area where Devine hails from. The legendary Charlie Tully grew up in the area and he won two Scottish Cups with Celtic during his nine-year career at Paradise.
Devine missed out on facing Celtic in the semi-final back in 2015. But no doubt he will do all he can to ensure that Inverness are victorious on Saturday despite his Celtic connections.
Either way, it is sure to be a memorable occasion for the Inverness defender however the result goes.
In other news, Former Double Treble winner says Ange Postecoglou made him think about staying at Celtic
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