If it doesn't go ahead then there should be some kind of penalty imposed on Dundee. You can't claim the weather is the issue if the pitch across the road at Tannadice is playable.If called off it needs played tomorrow evening at a neutral venue no ifs or buts.
Dundee then should be made compensate fans, sky and pay the costs of moving it. It’s fucking shambolic.
We do not need a midweek next week before a massive semi final, and we need to get the split fixtures sorted next week to give fans a chance to organise travel for the remaining fixtures.
Dundee are a fucking joke
This is why there needed a back up plan if it wasn’t going ahead tonight. It’s a farce from Dundee and the SPFLIf it doesn't go ahead then there should be some kind of penalty imposed on Dundee. You can't claim the weather is the issue if the pitch across the road at Tannadice is playable.
Re-arranging at short notice to a neutral venue seems unlikely - who would accommodate it with less than 24 hours notice.
Dundee have just posted a £3m loss so there won't be any investment ahead of the new season
Be covered after the inspection, if it's on at 11am it is on at 8pm surely?Only 9hrs of heavy rain
Nope, stick your free points. We win our titles on the pitchIf this gets called off again, they should have to forfeit with a 3-0 win going to us.
This is a farce.
Do they actually have effective covers? If so why do they have the issue to begin with?Be covered after the inspection, if it's on at 11am it is on at 8pm surely?
It’s probably going to be this scenario.I think it’s going ahead.
Dry till 2pm by the looks of it so it will pass an 11am inspection. Covers on for 2pm till about 6, missing the worst of the rain. Then off for the match. Will be saturated by half time but the game will be played. They can’t afford for it not to be.
That’s why I hope they aren’t in the top 6 hopefully motherwell make itWe will need to go through this crap again if Dundee finish top 6
Imagine it was the final game and it was to determine the title and they couldn't guarantee the pitch would be in a condition to play.
The game might start. Im not sure it finishesIt’s probably going to be this scenario.
That’s why I hope they aren’t in the top 6 hopefully motherwell make it
They should be concentrating on the payouts for boys club players instead of helping Email FCCeltic will be pushing for cancellation and no points for anyone at this rate
Ots due to exactly what I said weeks ago. They sacked their groundsmen after probably reneging on the pitch budget and employed a pitch management company. Any required works went out the window and they've took a chance on contracted cuts and lining to save money. Most pitches will have had some form of winter maintenance during the break to tide them over to summer and Dundee have been caught in the ass. The works needed were weeks back but they only appeared to tine the pitch last week,itself a pointless exercise. It really needed bare minimum microcored to open the surface and root zoned after wards,not less than 48 hours to the next match.Do they actually have effective covers? If so why do they have the issue to begin with?
A year ago, I'd have agreed. But I've warmed to old Bog Brush Heid with his comments on Isla Bryson's tadger and sticking the boot into the SNP.Could they not sacrifice Jim Spence to the weather gods to ensure that the game goes ahead?
*beachNope, stick your free points. We win our titles on the pitch
It was reported on here that the beasts from the east supplied the coversDo they actually have effective covers? If so why do they have the issue to begin with?
Agreed, will Sky also be paying g the Uefa fine for showing games on CL nights?Sky will have more clout with Doncaster if the game is postponed again
Sky will be raging if they get another postponement
Rangers should publicly ask Doncaster if the game is rescheduled for next midweek in Dundee and it’s bad weather again and another call off then how do they handle this scenario?
It’s time Rangers board speak out and not leaving it to the manager
It’s the boards job to discuss this farcical situation and demand Doncaster tells everyone what they are going to do about the situation
Personally I’d say tell Dundee next week the game will be at Hampden or they forfeit the game and Rangers awarded 3-0 win
I’d imagine the 11 o’clock inspection won’t be the only one.I don't see any reason why they can't be placed back on
Well they do have experience in covering things up.It was reported on here that the beasts from the east supplied the covers
Games can been shown now against CL games otherwise this wouldn't on Sky or the like of Ross County game which Rangers TV showed back in FebruaryAgreed, will Sky also be paying g the Uefa fine for showing games on CL nights?
I know they take the hot on English League games but I cannot recall them thinking it was worthwhile for Scottish football?
Huge sporting and financial implications for all involved. This is Doncaster's League, lady's front bottom of a man
But it can be done if you have the volunteers to do it. I've done them before, a little bit of planning and coordination gets it done relatively quickly. Sadly it appears the speccy guy with the hat is coordinating and doesn't look if he knows Wemyss Bay from bombay.I’d imagine the 11 o’clock inspection won’t be the only one.
Putting on and removing the covers takes time.
I agree there should be a punishment but I’m not sure a heavy fine would help the situation. They have posted losses and clearly don’t have the money. I’d rather clubs were required to invest a minimum into their pitch each season. Make it a condition of participating in our top league.This game will go ahead regardless of how bad the pitch is. Sky will not want another postponement, and they don't care about issues like player safety. A disgraceful situation to be in because one club refuses to take care of their ground. They should be fined heavily and have a points reduction as they have previous this season. They are treating teams and fans with contempt.
No.Should we read anything into the absence of the usual 9a.m "Matchday" tweet?
That sounds like too much common sense.Surely the sensible (don't laugh) idea is to have the covers off at 11am, pass the inspection, covers back on from 11.30am then off again from 6pm? Is that too easy?
Absolutely. The league should have taken control of this situation and had a contingency plan ready to go if Dens is unplayable. But that would require competent management, so instead we have a long running farce.This is why there needed a back up plan if it wasn’t going ahead tonight. It’s a farce from Dundee and the SPFL
It was reported on here that the beasts from the east supplied the covers
This is competent management from the league.Absolutely. The league should have taken control of this situation and had a contingency plan ready to go if Dens is unplayable. But that would require competent management, so instead we have a long running farce.
I reckon with mondays news, the paedos will have needed those covers back.They didn't have those covers on yesterday. They just had small ones over the sanded areas and the goalmouth.
Not sure they still have those covers from the mentally challengeds.
I reckon with mondays news, the paedos will have needed those covers back.
If it passes at 11am then i dont see any way that we wont be made to play at 8pm.On SSN just now, the covers are up and no rain expected before the inspection but 90% of rain from 3pm.
Will be passed at 11 but ultimately off. Fucking shambles.
Two goals mouths and one wing the areas of concern.
Surely the covers would go back on before the rain though.On SSN just now, the covers are up and no rain expected before the inspection but 90% of rain from 3pm.
Will be passed at 11 but ultimately off. Fucking shambles.
Two goals mouths and one wing the areas of concern.
If its dry the best thing is for them to be up. Going with the forecast I'd have then back down even for the few hours after inspection.On SSN just now, the covers are up and no rain expected before the inspection but 90% of rain from 3pm.
Will be passed at 11 but ultimately off. Fucking shambles.
Two goals mouths and one wing the areas of concern.
The SPFL should have been stepping in and making them play elsewhere, if the pitch isn’t deemed playable.On SSN just now, the covers are up and no rain expected before the inspection but 90% of rain from 3pm.
Will be passed at 11 but ultimately off. Fucking shambles.
Two goals mouths and one wing the areas of concern.
On SSN just now, the covers are up and no rain expected before the inspection but 90% of rain from 3pm.
Will be passed at 11 but ultimately off. Fucking shambles.
Two goals mouths and one wing the areas of concern.
I think it’s going ahead.
Dry till 2pm by the looks of it so it will pass an 11am inspection. Covers on for 2pm till about 6, missing the worst of the rain. Then off for the match. Will be saturated by half time but the game will be played. They can’t afford for it not to be.