Kai Kennedy admits Rangers 'oh no' moment as he uses Falkirk cup run to show Ibrox potential is still there

Falkirk hero Kai Kennedy feared a cruel twist of fate had denied him a dream Hampden debut just moments after he blasted the Bairns into the Scottish Cup semis.

The on-loan Rangers winger climbed off the bench to dump Ayr with a 25-yard winner that he revealed was inspired by a pep talk from his DAD. Kennedy and his delirious team mates’ made a full-time beeline to watch the semi final draw in the bowels of the Falkirk Stadium as the home fans partied in the stands.

A tie with Inverness offers a monumental opportunity for the League One side to keep the fairytale run going all the way to the final. But in all the excitement the 20-year-old thought he’d heard Falkirk had been pulled out of the hat with Rangers - meaning he’d be ineligible to play against his parent club. It’s a harsh scenario that could yet become reality should Kennedy’s loan club and the Ibrox giants both take the final step in the competition.

But for now he is basking in a moment he describes as the best of his career - knowing his national stadium dream is on. He said: “The celebrations were incredible and it was probably one of the best moments of my career.

“Making my Rangers debut is right up there but Monday night was some feeling. To get the winning goal was amazing, I was watching the draw and thought we had got Rangers and I thought ‘oh no’.

"I thought it meant that on my first game at Hampden I wouldn’t be able to play in the game. So when I realised it was Inverness I was buzzing, it’s an amazing moment for the club and I was delighted to be part of it.

“We have beaten Ayr and Inverness will be tough but anything can happen at Hampden. I didn’t want Rangers, I was thinking if I couldn’t play at Hampden after getting this far. I am still