Most iconic Scottish Cup moments revealed in new poll

David Gray’s dramatic winner for Hibernian against Rangers in 2016 has been voted the most iconic moment in men’s Scottish Cup history.

The national vote, carried out by the Scottish FA ahead of this weekend’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park, saw Gray’s header come out on top ahead of Tom Rogic completing a Celtic treble in 2017.

Hearts’ 5-1 trouncing of Hibs in the 2012 final was third, with Peter Lovenkrands’ last-minute winner against Celtic 10 years earlier rounding off the top four.

In the women’s competition, Stewarton Thistle winning the first two Women's Scottish Cup competitions in 1971 and 1972 topped the vote.

Glasgow City securing a record ninth Cup win in 2019, Celtic lifting the trophy as Hampden hosted the Women's Scottish Cup Final for the first time in 2023 and Hibernian beating Motherwell 8-0 in the 2018 Final completed the top four.

The competition’s iconic moments have been celebrated in a new mural, designed by Glasgow-based artist Molly Hankinson, which sits above the main entrance to Hampden Park.

The mural was created using special carbon-absorbing paint, designed to remove CO2 from the air and convert it into harmless compounds.

Rangers and Hearts will go head-to-head on Sunday for the right to be crowned Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup this season and Gers captain Nicola Docherty said: “It’s brilliant that Clare Shine is featured on the mural - I was on the pitch that day and it was an unbelievable match.

“Hopefully we can now make history for Rangers this weekend.”

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, looking to complete a domestic double after leading his side to the Scottish Premier League title, said: “The Scottish Gas Scottish Cup has an incredible 150- year history with so many amazing moments, so it’s great to see them celebrated above the entrance at Hampden Park.”

His opposite number Philippe Clement said: “Peter Lovenkrands’ last-minute winner in 2002 was a special moment for our fans and winning the Cup Final creates amazing memories.”

Scottish Gas has teamed up with the Scottish FA to supercharge grassroots football participation in communities across the country this season by funding 120 free football camps and 48 PARA Football Festivals. The free football provision includes working with clubs across Scotland to create the required playing conditions to engage over 1,000 disabled participants.

This weekend’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Finals will see half of the player mascots selected from Scotland’s PARA football community. This will be the first time a sponsor has created equal representation for disabled participants at the Finals.

Chris O’Shea, Chief Executive of Centrica, owner of Scottish Gas, said: “The Scottish Gas Scottish Cup has a rich history for every football fan in the country and we’re honoured to be able celebrate some of the best moments from the last 150 years ahead of the first ever joint men's and women's Finals weekend.”

Men’s top moments

1. Hibernian's last-minute winner against Rangers in 2016

2. Tom Rogic scoring for Celtic in 2017 to complete an invincible treble

3. Heart of Midlothian defeating Hibernian 5-1 in 2012

4. Peter Lovenkrands scores last minute winner vs Celtic in 2002

Women’s top moments

1. Stewarton Thistle win the first two Women's Scottish Cup competitions in 1972 and 1971

2. Glasgow City secure a record ninth Cup win in 2019

3. Celtic lift the trophy as Hampden hosts the Women's Scottish Cup Final for the first time in 2023

4. Hibernian beat Motherwell 8-0 in the 2018 Final

For more information, visit: https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/scottish-gas-unveils-mural-at-hampden-park-to-celebrate-150-year-history/