Dundee v Rangers SPFL probe latest as Dens Park men to face hearing NEXT WEEK
DUNDEE hope for good news on their Dens Park pitch next week. But they could also have the book thrown at them – regardless if the Rangers game finally goes ahead or not. Willie VassRef Don Robertson checked the pitch twice on Wednesday before pulling the plug[/caption] Willie VassIt’s the FIFTH time the Scotfoam Stadium at Dens Park has had a match postponed this season[/caption] Willie VassA rainfall gauge showed how much water had hit the turf on Tayside[/caption] The Dark Blues are subject of an SPFL investigation into their sodden surface at the Scotfoam Stadium. And that probe was extended further by Wednesday’s call-off for the match with Philippe Clement‘s title-chasing Gers. It was the FIFTH postponed date at Dens Park this season with Hampden officials already looking into the previous four. Now club secretary Eric Drysdale and owner John Nelms will face the league disciplinary process and explain why the park is in such a poor state. They’re due to face a disciplinary hearing next week over alleged breaches to the league rules leading to the call-offs. Secretary Drysdale blamed CLIMATE CHANGE as a cause – claiming there had been an abnormally large rainfall this year compared to the ten-year average worked out by the club. But he admitted they could face sanctions depending on the outcome of the disciplinary process which is set to conclude next week. He said: “The club is subject to disciplinary action because of this situation. “That’s unfortunately five postponements we’ve had this season and that process goes ahead next week. “We will deal with that and respond accordingly after the verdict is known.” Rangers sent a RAGING statement after Don Robertson pulled the plug for a second time on Wednesday afternoon. He had initially called off the first scheduled date on March 17 but gave the pitch a tentative thumbs up after an initial inspection on Wednesday morning. Further rainfall led to another call-off though and a furious reaction from the visiting team. Kenny RamsayWork was ongoing throughout Thursday to remedy the pitch problems[/caption] They blasted Dundee‘s ‘negligence and unprofessionalism’ and also took a swipe at the league’s handling of the fixture fiasco. Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell and Hibs have also raised concerns over the rescheduled date where Dundee may know what is needed to secure a top six spot at the Easter Road side’s expense. Though Dens Park wasn’t fit for football three miles along the road a Dundee AMATEUR match got the go ahead, with Tayside Fire Brigade AFC poking fun at their senior neighbours’ sorry situation. If Wednesday’s re-arranged date DOESN’T get the go-ahead, the league has confirmed alternative venues will be considered. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
DUNDEE hope for good news on their Dens Park pitch next week.
But they could also have the book thrown at them – regardless if the Rangers game finally goes ahead or not.
The Dark Blues are subject of an SPFL investigation into their sodden surface at the Scotfoam Stadium.
And that probe was extended further by Wednesday’s call-off for the match with Philippe Clement‘s title-chasing Gers.
It was the FIFTH postponed date at Dens Park this season with Hampden officials already looking into the previous four.
Now club secretary Eric Drysdale and owner John Nelms will face the league disciplinary process and explain why the park is in such a poor state.
They’re due to face a disciplinary hearing next week over alleged breaches to the league rules leading to the call-offs.
Secretary Drysdale blamed CLIMATE CHANGE as a cause – claiming there had been an abnormally large rainfall this year compared to the ten-year average worked out by the club.
But he admitted they could face sanctions depending on the outcome of the disciplinary process which is set to conclude next week.
He said: “The club is subject to disciplinary action because of this situation.
“That’s unfortunately five postponements we’ve had this season and that process goes ahead next week.
“We will deal with that and respond accordingly after the verdict is known.”
Rangers sent a RAGING statement after Don Robertson pulled the plug for a second time on Wednesday afternoon. He had initially called off the first scheduled date on March 17 but gave the pitch a tentative thumbs up after an initial inspection on Wednesday morning.
Further rainfall led to another call-off though and a furious reaction from the visiting team.
They blasted Dundee‘s ‘negligence and unprofessionalism’ and also took a swipe at the league’s handling of the fixture fiasco.
Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell and Hibs have also raised concerns over the rescheduled date where Dundee may know what is needed to secure a top six spot at the Easter Road side’s expense.
Though Dens Park wasn’t fit for football three miles along the road a Dundee AMATEUR match got the go ahead, with Tayside Fire Brigade AFC poking fun at their senior neighbours’ sorry situation.
If Wednesday’s re-arranged date DOESN’T get the go-ahead, the league has confirmed alternative venues will be considered.
Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
