'I couldn't even dream it' - Fraserburgh chief on Ibrox trip

Fraserburgh hosted Rangers in the Scottish Cup in 2018

Scottish Cup fourth round: Rangers v Fraserburgh

Venue: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow Date: Sunday, 19 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC Scotland from 13:45 and follow live text commentary on the website

Fraserburgh chairman Michael Murray says he "must be one of the most fortunate chairmen" in the game as the Highland League side prepare to face Rangers in the Scottish Cup this weekend.

The 52-year-old lifelong fan of 'The Broch' only took over in January of last year and is is preparing to take his club to Ibrox.

Fraserburgh are ninth in the Highland League while Rangers sit second in the Scottish Premiership and have won the Scottish Cup 34 times - so Sunday's game is a classic 'David and Goliath' cup match-up.

It is the second time the sides have met in the competition, with Rangers winning 3-0 at Bellslea Park seven years ago.

Sunday's trip to Ibrox adds considerable glamour and prestige to this second meeting.

"There are very few in my position who take on a very well-run club with a support network of committees and with the bones of a great club in place," Murray told BBC Scotland Sport.

"Then to get Rangers - you couldn't even dream that one. It is great for the club and extremely lucky on my part."

Murray is an accountant by profession, so he is very well placed to assess the financial uplift the Buchan club are about to experience.

He says the money generated from the tie will help secure the club's future for years - and help Fraserburgh recover from the harsh financial climate they faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Michael Murray says drawing Rangers in the Scottish Cup will change the club

"I haven't sat down to estimate a figure," he said. "For me right now, our pure focus is on this tie, but it will give us a great foundation to allow us to move the club along.

"We have work we want to do to improve the ground and facilities - and we want to make sure we are setting the groundwork for the future.

"We may never get this chance again and we have to be prudent and focused.

"The club has probably been on the back foot from the Covid days, so this will allow us to get a good footing."

Murray also believes the glamour tie is important for football reasons, by giving the next generation of Fraserburgh players an aspiration to aim for.

"For the players and for our youth football this is just amazing," he added. "These guys are going to step out at Ibrox, something they possibly thought they would never get to do - some of them on the park with their heroes.

"For our youth football, it also builds a feeling that, if you stick in, there is potential that this game could be there for them years down the line."