Rangers ought to view their compensation from Ross County.
Examining the SPFL guidelines, however, it may have been less expensive for the Highland group to reserve a hotel for the previous evening and make an early departure rather than taking a chance on inclement weather.
Unfavorable weather that was, coincidentally, predicted.
Prepare to fail, fail to prepare, and all that.
What happens in this case is explained under the heading “Non-fulfilment of Fixture Obligations” paragraph G55:
In addition to any other penalties that may be applied for breaking the rules, a club that violates a fixture requirement outlined in Rules G5 and/or G53 will be responsible for compensating the opposing club for any costs that were inevitably incurred as a direct result of the violation.
“The Board, which will evaluate each case on its merits, will determine the amount of such compensation.”
To put it briefly, Ross County will most likely need to cough up.
It’s unclear to what extent, but many match day workers in Ibrox on Boxing Day and today were there because they didn’t have to be, and the same is true at Emmiston House.
Although it is encouraging to see a homeless charity benefit from what would have gone to waste, any perishable food and drink that was stocked will also need to be replaced because the Rangers’ next home game isn’t until next midweek.
The A9 has been terrible, but Ross County was aware of the fixture’s date and the likelihood of unfavorable weather.
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