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Hibs raise 'sporting integrity' concerns after latest Dundee vs Rangers call off
HIBS have raised strong concerns with the SPFL after the latest Dundee vs Rangers postponement, according to a report. It isn’t just the Ibrox men who are massively inconvenienced by the Dens…
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HIBS have raised strong concerns with the SPFL after the latest Dundee vs Rangers postponement, according to a report.
It isn't just the Ibrox men who are massively inconvenienced by the Dens Park side's consistent inability to host matches at the ScotFoam Stadium.
Now the Edinburgh Evening News claims that the Easter Road side - who face fellow top six chasers Motherwell this Saturday - feel that the Dens Park men have gained a sporting advantage into the bargain.
Dundee are in the box seat in the battle for the final top six spot.
And with their twice-postponed clash with Rangers now set to take place on Wednesday April 17, they will now know precisely what they need to finish in the top half of the league.
All other Premiership sides will have played their final post-split matches this weekend
The SPFL said in a statement that a disciplinary process was ongoing over Dundee's inability to get matches played.
But the impression their closest rivals have is that they haven't suffered any consequences whatsoever - and are in fact benefitting from it.
They claim that they have made their feelings clear in 'robust' discussions with league bosses.
Their unhappiness came after Rangers issued a strongly worded statement hammering the 'negligence and unprofessionalism' of the home club and believe the saga has been MISHANDLED.
It said: "Rangers has written to the SPFL outlining its position following today’s further postponement of the Dundee Scottish Premiership fixture.
The negligence and unprofessionalism demonstrated by Dundee Football Club, where they have repeatedly breached SPFL rules, continues to have a damaging effect on the top professional league in the country.
"In a week where record TV viewing figures were recorded for a match in the same competition, and this evening’s game due to be televised again by Sky Sports, this episode is deeply embarrassing and has also been eminently avoidable."