County boss Adams featured in a Scottish Cup semi-final as a player

Ross County manager Derek Adams has vowed to maintain the Dingwall side's usual approach when they take on Celtic on Saturday, namely to attack.

County face the Scottish Cup favourites at Hampden in the first semi-final.

"We're looking to go there and provide a test and put on a good show," Adams told BBC Scotland.

"We'll go and pass the ball, we'll get bodies forward and we'll attack and that's our main purpose that we've had all season and we see no difference."

Adams watched Celtic beat Hibernian in Sunday's Scottish Premier League encounter and was impressed by the Glasgow side's attacking line-up.

"Celtic are a good side, they've got really good players, but we'll go there and try and put the onus on Celtic," Adams said.

"They've got quality players, top class players and that'll be seen on Saturday.

"Their attacking options in Keane, McGeady and Samaras on Sunday were outstanding, they've got guys that are top class football players and we're under no illusions how difficult it'll be for us.

"It's a great occasion for this football club. It's the first time in their history that it's happened and we're just looking forward to it.

"We have played against Premier League teams in Hamilton, Dundee United and Hibernian this season but we're going to Hampden Park and that's a big occasion for us solely.

"But to be play against a team of Celtic's calibre, it'll be difficult for us."

County's appearance at the national stadium is likely to cause an exodus from Dingwall as fans flock from the north.

"There's a great atmosphere about the place," added Adams. "Ticket sales are doing very well and we're taking 6,000+ to Hampden and that's unheard of from a town like Dingwall.

"It's good for the region, it's good for Ross-shire and it's great for the players. It's a fantastic pitch to go and play on and to provide a setting for two good footballing sides.

"I've been there as a player. I played in the semi-final for Motherwell against Rangers but to go there as a manager, it's a different scenario and you have to look after your players and hopefully they can perform to the best of their ability."

Keeper McGovern will face former club Celtic at Hampden

Goalkeeper Michael McGovern will be playing against some familiar faces, having started his career at Celtic.

He said: "I still keep in contact with a few of the boys; I was speaking to them this week. I'll speak to them after the game, I've got some good pals there.

"They're winding me up a wee bit. I was talking to one of them the other day and he said he's going to do me in at corners so we'll wait and see.

"I've got two Scottish Cup winners' medals. I was on the bench in 2004 final and the 2007 final.

"But I didn't play at all so I didn't really feel part of it that much. So this is a much bigger game for me.

"We know the Celtic players, especially Robbie Keane, he's a world class player.

"Everyone's going into it with their eyes open, they know it's going to be a hard task but we'll give it our best shot. We've got some good players ourselves."

County are one of two First Division sides in the last four, Raith playing Dundee United on Sunday, and McGovern is eager for the Dingwall side not to merely make up the numbers.

"We'll be going out there to try and win the game because there's no point in coming if you don't try that," added McGovern.

"Obviously on paper it's a big team versus a wee team and everyone's expecting Celtic to win but on your day sometimes shocks happen so that's what we'll be hoping."

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