The cinch Premiership match between Dundee and Rangers, scheduled to take place at Dens Park, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, in what was described as an 'utter farce' just 90 minutes before kick-off. The decision came after a second pitch inspection at 10:15 GMT deemed the surface unplayable. Rangers manager Philippe Clement expressed dissatisfaction, noting the lack of communication about the pitch's condition. Referee Don Robertson highlighted safety concerns as the reason for the postponement. Dundee Managing Director John Nelms suggested a delayed kick-off, arguing the pitch could become playable later in the day. Dundee manager Tony Docherty remarked on the pitch's excellent condition earlier in the week, attributing the sudden change to torrential rain. Rangers manager Philippe Clement commented, 'This will be the only pitch in all the leagues in Scotland where a game will be postponed'.
🗣️'You saw the pitch on Wednesday night and it was fantastic. It's been torrential here' Dundee manager Tony Docherty after his side's game against Rangers was postponed ⤵️ #BBCFootball https://t.co/QfjsDW8TPU
🗣️'Would it be playable by noon? That's debatable. Would it be playable by 3pm? Absolutely' Dundee Managing Director John Nelms says the club asked for a delayed kick-off for their game against Rangers. The game was postponed after the pitch was deemed unplayable. #BBCFootball https://t.co/tIwHZ7FjqL
🗣️'Would it be playable by noon? That's debatable. Would it be playable by 3pm? Absolutely' Dundee Managing Director John Nelms says the club asked for a delayed kick-off for their game against Rangers. The game was postponed after surface was deemed unplayable. #BBCFootball https://t.co/PKxvqpGFos
🗣️'This will be the only pitch in all the leagues in Scotland where a game will be postponed' Rangers manager Pihlippe Clement after his side's game against Dundee was postponed ⤵️ #BBCFootball https://t.co/cknXZ2Jgj6
🗣️'You can't ask the players to play, it's unsafe' Referee Don Robertson on the decision to postpone Dundee v Rangers following a pitch inspection ⤵️ #BBCFootball https://t.co/gFqorswCst
"We didn't know there was a problem, nobody contacted us" 😳 Rangers boss Philippe Clement not happy their Scottish Premiership game at Dundee has been postponed 😤 https://t.co/WovnsVhKkm
Dundee vs Rangers postponed in ‘utter farce’ just 90 minutes before kick off https://t.co/IFb1ulWSl3 https://t.co/nDrwaPAX1x
Dundee's game against Rangers has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at Dens Park. #BBCFootball
Rangers' visit to Dundee has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at Dens Park. The surface was deemed unplayable following a second inspection at 10:15 GMT. #BBCFootball https://t.co/ItKAzSTx02
BREAKING 🚨: Dundee vs Rangers has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch 🌧️https://t.co/YgE1GIfhwP
#Breaking Dundee's cinch Premiership match against Rangers has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, Dundee have announced https://t.co/veUSRn9Waz
BREAKING 🚨: Dundee 🆚 Rangers has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch 🌧️ https://t.co/o9UUe5gmC7
Dundee v Rangers has been postponed. #BBCFootball https://t.co/vJJF2npY8R