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Rangers stopper Wes Foderingham insists ending Celtic's undefeated run on Saturday would eclipse the Light Blues' Hampden semi-final win in 2016 as an achievement.
Foderingham, who penned a new deal at Ibrox this week, was part of Mark Warburton's Championship side which defeated Ronny Delia's Premiership title winners on penalties to book their place in the Scottish Cup final.
The ensuing Old Firm derbies have been less fruitful for Foderingham and Rangers, with Celtic winning three of last season's four encounters in convincing fashion as they marched to the title.
26-year-old Foderingham believes turning the tide, and putting a stop to a run of 55 games without defeat for Brendan Rodgers' side in the process, would be a more notable coup than the semi-final upset.
He said: "Definitely, when we were playing in the Championship, let's be honest, Celtic were not a great side.
"They were not playing well and confidence was extremely high when we beat them.
"If we can perform better and get some wins against them this season it will be a massive achievement.
He added: "It's a rollercoaster, winning the fixture is fantastic, it is the best feeling in the the world.
"But when you lose it's a real low point. We are keen to win more times than not this season and hopefully that can start on Saturday.
"It's a difficult game but we have got players who have played in difficult fixtures all over the globe.
"There is no doubt the Old Firm derby is a different type of occasion, it calls for cool heads, but I think we have that."
Foderingham, who penned a new deal at Ibrox this week, was part of Mark Warburton's Championship side which defeated Ronny Delia's Premiership title winners on penalties to book their place in the Scottish Cup final.
The ensuing Old Firm derbies have been less fruitful for Foderingham and Rangers, with Celtic winning three of last season's four encounters in convincing fashion as they marched to the title.
26-year-old Foderingham believes turning the tide, and putting a stop to a run of 55 games without defeat for Brendan Rodgers' side in the process, would be a more notable coup than the semi-final upset.
He said: "Definitely, when we were playing in the Championship, let's be honest, Celtic were not a great side.
"They were not playing well and confidence was extremely high when we beat them.
"If we can perform better and get some wins against them this season it will be a massive achievement.
He added: "It's a rollercoaster, winning the fixture is fantastic, it is the best feeling in the the world.
"But when you lose it's a real low point. We are keen to win more times than not this season and hopefully that can start on Saturday.
"It's a difficult game but we have got players who have played in difficult fixtures all over the globe.
"There is no doubt the Old Firm derby is a different type of occasion, it calls for cool heads, but I think we have that."