NEIL Lennon looks at Craig Beattie these days and struggles to recognise the raw, gangly kid he once knew.
But he could hardly fail to acknowledge the danger his former team-mate poses to his side's chances of reaching the William Hill Scottish Cup final. The 28-year-old, who learned the art of striking play under Martin O'Neill alongside the likes of Chris Sutton, Henrik Larsson and John Hartson, has reminded Scottish football of his abilities as a strong running target man at Tynecastle in the last month or so, and brings a physicality to today's encounter which will have to be tamed by the Parkhead side's central defenders if they are to retain hopes of a league and cup double.
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