Walter Smith's side are hosts for the third Old Firm derby the season on 27 February.
The killer blow for Walter Smith's side came as Rangers played for the draw.
Murray spoke about the turnaround in management, with Walter Smith replacing Paul le Guen last January.
"The team has done excellently well under Walter Smith and Alex McLeish, " said Burley.
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He has some experience of coaching Scotland, having helped out manager Walter Smith in 2006.
Scotland boss Walter Smith heralded McLeish's achievement after watching his Future team defeat Poland at Rugby Park.
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Rangers manager Walter Smith has been unable to make any significant signings for more than a year.
Ibrox manager Walter Smith has already bolstered his attacking options after signing Kenny Miller and Andrius Velicka.
Should Walter Smith's side prevail at Firhill, the semi-final will be played at Hampden on 20 April.
However, he only made 12 starts and six substitute appearances in the season just passed under Walter Smith.
Rangers manager Walter Smith was forced to change his side after defender Karl Svensson failed a late fitness test.
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Manager Walter Smith made three changes to the side that defeated St Mirren 3-0 at Love Street on Monday.
It was not a successful transition, however, and Le Guen exited in January 2007 to be replaced by Walter Smith.
Kris Boyd put Walter Smith's side ahead after 11 minutes with a neat finish from the edge of the box.
Fast forward five-and-a-half years and the good work of ship-steadying by Walter Smith and then Alex McLeish has been ripped apart.
Manager Walter Smith will have several new faces at his disposal next season and Adam thinks Rangers can challenge champions Celtic.
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And manager Walter Smith was not about to disappoint his critics - playing two holding midfielders instead of his usual one.
Manager Walter Smith will want to ensure his inspirational captain's presence as they attempt to recapture the Scottish Premier League title.
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The Scotland international initially joined Rangers on a short-term deal in January 2007 and has become a mainstay of Walter Smith's side.
Strachan and Walter Smith both wanted the game off while others procrastinated.
Walter Smith might dabble in the January transfer window, but he can mount a creditable challenge with the players in his squad.
"If we could produce our home form on our travels, we would certainly be higher in the table, " said boss Walter Smith.
"Walter Smith is one of the best managers in Britain, " said Burley.
Walter Smith was named Manager of the Season, while Ibrox defender Carlos Cuellar was presented with the Player of the Season award.
Advocaat took over at Rangers in 1998, succeeding Walter Smith as manager.
With Sasa Papac and Madjid Bougherra still missing through injury injury, manager Walter Smith continued to experiment with striker Lee McCulloch in defence.
Former Rangers striker Billy Dodds pointed at manager Walter Smith's unfamiliar 3-4-3 formation as a crucial failing in what was a must-win game.
Boyd has been in and out of the Rangers team this season as his club manager Walter Smith has changed his striking formations.
Rangers boss Walter Smith has already had a bid for Lafferty turned down but it is believed he is ready to increase the offer.
Should Burley follow Rangers boss Walter Smith's lead, Alexander, capped three times in 2006, could also be his direct replacement in the national squad.
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