Dermot Gallagher has had his say on the somewhat controversial decision to call off the Dundee versus Rangers match at late notice.
The recent football match between Rangers and Dundee, scheduled for Sunday, March 17th, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The decision was made about an hour and a half before the scheduled kickoff time. Match referee Don Robertson determined that certain areas of the pitch were unplayable, leading to the postponement.
Former FIFA official Gallagher, speaking on Sky Sports News on March 18th at 11:52 am, explained the process involved in calling off a match due to pitch conditions. He mentioned that referees assess whether the pitch is playable by checking factors like ball bounce and player safety. In this case, the referee deemed the pitch unsuitable for play.
Rangers manager Philippe Clement and the team’s fans were unhappy with the decision, especially since they were not informed about the doubts regarding the match until the morning of the game. Dundee had experienced multiple game postponements at Dens Park throughout the season, which raised concerns about the pitch’s condition.
Dundee responded by stating that the amount of rain exceeded the forecast overnight, contributing to the pitch’s waterlogging. Despite the onset of spring, there may still be uncertainties about future Dundee home matches being postponed due to pitch conditions.
Overall, the situation reflects the challenges that can arise in football when dealing with unpredictable weather and its impact on playing conditions.
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