Interest in the competion usually picks up at this stage with the Premiership 'big guns' included in the draw for the first time. In recent years both Liverpool and Chelsea have shown a desire to win this competition by fielding strong sides. A plum draw against a 'big gun' would be just the tonic for the board and the fans as well as giving Levein a benchmark for his side.
The draw for the fourth round, made on Saturday, will be awaited eagerly by both the fans and the board.