Dundee v Rangers postponed, Rangers are “angry”!

[Albert Kidd 86’]

Good,

I am angry that a bunch of bigots get to travel round the country spreading hatred every week, with no consequences.:confused:

[blackpoolhibs]

They will still be awarded a penalty.

[Albert Kidd 86’]

I would imagine theirs wifes/girlfriends/partners will be even angrier having to look at them for an extra couple of hours today!:wink:

[Broken Gnome]

Good for Hibs tbh. Heavy pitch plus post-Europe probably shortened the odds a little on Dundee getting a result.

[Bostonhibby]

The match officials will be even more pissed off missing out on a chance to see their team live.

Huns? Where would we be without their permanently furious, obese purple faces?[emoji23]

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[B.H.F.C]

They have a point about the pitch at Dundee. Not fit for purpose. Think that’s 4 or 5 postponements this season.

[He's here!]

Irrespective of who the visiting team are, they're entitled to be angry here. Ridiculous situation caused by a club whose pitch is clearly not fit for purpose.

As someone else has mentioned tho, it might work in our favour. Personally I think Dundee should be docked 3 points ;-)

[O'Rourke3]

They have a point about the pitch at Dundee. Not fit for purpose. Think that’s 4 or 5 postponements this season. A gazillion gallons more rain falling obviously doesn't help older stadia but they've no interest in sorting issues as they are looking for a move away from Dens.

Anything that upsets the currents is also OK in my book.

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[Callum_62]

Irrespective of who the visiting team are, they're entitled to be angry here. Ridiculous situation caused by a club whose pitch is clearly not fit for purpose.

As someone else has mentioned tho, it might work in our favour. Personally I think Dundee should be docked 3 points ;-)*6 points [emoji6]

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[Dashing Bob S]

Deep in therapy about the injustice suffered to Rangers and their traveling support. We are all connected in the cosmic field and their pain is mine.

Pray for Bobby.

[FastEddieFelson]

In all seriousness...when is the appropriate time to call a game off?

[Irish_Steve]

In all seriousness...when is the appropriate time to call a game off?

When we are 3 up against the The Rangers with a minute to play.....

[Lago]

Between plastic pitches and repeated proponents due to a water logged pitch at Dundee it certainly makes Scottish football less than professional.

[Springbank]

Well, their beloved UK has its first parliament since ww2 where British subjects are poorer at the end of the parliament than they were at the start

And thats fully down to Brexit (the British Nationalism project)

Fxxx those guys - they are the People who make Scotland poorer

[greenginger]

When we are 3 up against the The Rangers with a minute to play.....

or 2 up against Celtic wth two minutes to play. (1973)

[Not In The Know]

A gazillion gallons more rain falling obviously doesn't help older stadia but they've no interest in sorting issues as they are looking for a move away from Dens.

Anything that upsets the currents is also OK in my book.

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They spend money on players not the pitch and make the top six…

[Albert Kidd 86’]

Well, their beloved UK has its first parliament since ww2 where British subjects are poorer at the end of the parliament than they were at the start

And thats fully down to Brexit (the British Nationalism project)

Fxxx those guys - they are the People who make Scotland poorer

:agree:

[Bishop Hibee]

Look on the bright side. They are free to fully enjoy any St Patrick’s Day celebrations in full.

[007]

Do clubs not use covers like Wimbledon does on the tennis courts, even if just for a few hours on the bad areas when it was raining overnight?

It was only a couple of patches that were unplayable so they could have just put up a couple of gazebos over those bits. 🤔

https://i.ibb.co/LY5DZDq/82561833-13206693-image-a-38-1710675939875.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

[scm70nyd1973]

or 2 up against Celtic wth two minutes to play. (1973)

Oooft - don’t start me on that one - 51 years on and I’m still fechin piddled off about that one - Bobby Davidson I believe 😡 The great unwashed saw the fog coming so invaded the pitch - then the surprise surprise it came in - it wasn’t even that bad and with only a few minutes to go it was easy to ride out - no no no that complete erchiehole decided game aff 😡

[Pagan Hibernia]

Aww locked out of another stadium, what a shame :greengrin

[snedzuk]

Oooft - don’t start me on that one - 51 years on and I’m still fechin piddled off about that one - Bobby Davidson I believe 😡 The great unwashed saw the fog coming so invaded the pitch - then the surprise surprise it came in - it wasn’t even that bad and with only a few minutes to go it was easy to ride out - no no no that complete erchiehole decided game aff 😡

This - these young dudes on here don't know what being cheated actually is! (Nor how long theyre going to have to put up with it).

[Pagan Hibernia]

Oooft - don’t start me on that one - 51 years on and I’m still fechin piddled off about that one - Bobby Davidson I believe 😡 The great unwashed saw the fog coming so invaded the pitch - then the surprise surprise it came in - it wasn’t even that bad and with only a few minutes to go it was easy to ride out - no no no that complete erchiehole decided game aff 😡

What season was this?

[BH Hibs]

They’re always angry.

[Scottie]

Good,

I am angry that a bunch of bigots get to travel round the country spreading hatred every week, with no consequences.:confused:
What time are they releasing their statement :dunno:

[BH Hibs]

What time are they releasing their statement :dunno:

Already been released mate.

[Trinity Hibee]

Dundee should be heavily fined for the postponements they’ve had this season. Most have happened on a weekend when most/all other games have been played.

[Hibby70]

You've got to feel sorry for those that have travelled all the way from Northern Ireland. They can always console themselves with the fact that Bobby Sands has died.

[Halmyre Hibee]

What season was this?

18/10/75
Celtic wiki page :-

With Hibs deservedly leading through two fine goals thick fog descended on Parkhead. With only five minutes left referee Davidson abandoned the game much to the disgust of Hibs' manager Eddie Turnbull who fumed 'There is no way Celtic would have won that game'.
SFA referees' supervisor Jack Mowat backed Davidson by saying that he had acted correctly by stopping the game.

Sadly the game was marred by an invasion of fans from the Jungle who took advantage of the fog to run on the field.

The Celtic fans in the 33,000 cheered loudly as the game was abandoned but Hibs were left nursing a sense of injustice.

[Moulin Yarns]

Do clubs not use covers like Wimbledon does on the tennis courts, even if just for a few hours on the bad areas when it was raining overnight?

It was only a couple of patches that were unplayable so they could have just put up a couple of gazebos over those bits. 🤔

https://i.ibb.co/LY5DZDq/82561833-13206693-image-a-38-1710675939875.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

And where does the water go from the gazebo?? It doesn't magically evaporate.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

They surely would all have managed to get to The Kirk this morning seeing how much it means to them.

[O'Rourke3]

They spend money on players not the pitch and make the top six…The pitch isn't the problem though, it's the drainage. It's a big capital project and "unnecessary" in their eyes if they are moving. I'm not really seeing the previous over spending when they brought in players from Serie A/South America. If we don't make top 6 and they do, it's not down to their players budget.

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[Coach Jon]

What season was this?

First season of the Premier League 1975-76,!8 Oct 1975, hibs were leading 2-0 with 10 minutes to go, victory would have taken us to the top of the table, then the Celtic fans invaded the pitch from the Jungle in an attempt to get the game abandoned, which duly happened after 85 mins, reason given by ref Bobby Davidson (Airdrie) was that he couldnt see the fans on the pitch.
Hibs protested to the SFL, but it was decided to replay the match in December, finished a 1-1 draw. So once again we got shafted.

[HoboHarry]

Sevco get angry when they realise they have nothing to be angry about. **** them.

[bod]

Do clubs not use covers like Wimbledon does on the tennis courts, even if just for a few hours on the bad areas when it was raining overnight?

It was only a couple of patches that were unplayable so they could have just put up a couple of gazebos over those bits. 🤔

https://i.ibb.co/LY5DZDq/82561833-13206693-image-a-38-1710675939875.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Those patches haven’t suddenly appeared

[Joe6-2]

Only the *** huns would Sky interview the referee who called the game off, and their manager

[Albert Kidd 86’]

Douglas ross was to be linesman, he will be gutted, he would have had a nice little singalong with his pals this afternoon.

However the thought of watching douglas ross being gutted does give me a warm feeling. Would pay to watch that.

[Diclonius]

Cry more hun

[007]

And where does the water go from the gazebo?? It doesn't magically evaporate.

The gazebo bit wasn't particularly serious which is why I put the emoji but the point is still relevant that they could maybe have done something to try and protect the bad patches. Even diverting the water away from them to areas that are draining better. The owner said there were 11 guys up at 5am with forks and sand but they ran out of time. Maybe more people, starting earlier and better equipment like squeegee rollers.

Maybe Karcher could make giant one of these.

https://i.ibb.co/wYCLmQL/471HX-P.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Anyway, quite happy if Dundee being tinpot has annoyed the atillas.

[Northernhibee]

We were in their main stand for the Scotland Women vs Northern Ireland women’s game last year and it was shocking how much of a ****hole that stand is. If there was a need to evacuate quickly **** knows how it would go - narrow corridors with lots of narrow doorways and not a lick of paint in fifty years by first appearance.

[CB Hibs 68]

First season of the Premier League 1975-76,!8 Oct 1975, hibs were leading 2-0 with 10 minutes to go, victory would have taken us to the top of the table, then the Celtic fans invaded the pitch from the Jungle in an attempt to get the game abandoned, which duly happened after 85 mins, reason given by ref Bobby Davidson (Airdrie) was that he couldnt see the fans on the pitch.
Hibs protested to the SFL, but it was decided to replay the match in December, finished a 1-1 draw. So once again we got shafted.I was at that game.Celtic fans spilled onto the pitch early to mid second half.Took about 15 minutes to clear them off.Ref abandoned the game with less than 10 minutes to go due to fog which was barely existent.Shades scored the goal in the replayed game.

[green with envy]

Oooft - don’t start me on that one - 51 years on and I’m still fechin piddled off about that one - Bobby Davidson I believe 😡 The great unwashed saw the fog coming so invaded the pitch - then the surprise surprise it came in - it wasn’t even that bad and with only a few minutes to go it was easy to ride out - no no no that complete erchiehole decided game aff 😡

This was my first game at Parkheid aged 12, I remember being in tears as I made my way back to the supporters bus.

[Bridge hibs]

And where does the water go from the gazebo?? It doesn't magically evaporate.

Easy, hypnotise a few the rangers fans and tell them its free buckfast, would be slurped up in seconds 😁

[dunfyhibby]

We were in their main stand for the Scotland Women vs Northern Ireland women’s game last year and it was shocking how much of a ****hole that stand is. If there was a need to evacuate quickly **** knows how it would go - narrow corridors with lots of narrow doorways and not a lick of paint in fifty years by first appearance.

I played there in 1977 when I was 14 against the Dee club. I remember thinking, what a ****hole, back then. It should be condemned!!!

[hibsbollah]

The angrier they are the better. Vile club.

[Bridge hibs]

Nowadays a waterlogged Dens pitch (Game off) v Back in the day waterlogged Dens pitch (Game on) :greengrin 27781 27782 27783

[Hibiza]

Look on the bright side. They are free to fully enjoy any St Patrick’s Day celebrations in full.

😂😂😂

[gbhibby]

First season of the Premier League 1975-76,!8 Oct 1975, hibs were leading 2-0 with 10 minutes to go, victory would have taken us to the top of the table, then the Celtic fans invaded the pitch from the Jungle in an attempt to get the game abandoned, which duly happened after 85 mins, reason given by ref Bobby Davidson (Airdrie) was that he couldnt see the fans on the pitch.
Hibs protested to the SFL, but it was decided to replay the match in December, finished a 1-1 draw. So once again we got shafted.
If he had waited 20 minutes the game could have been restarted and finished. Was able to see Sloop sticking 2 fingers up to the jungle from where I was.

[NAE NOOKIE]

We were in their main stand for the Scotland Women vs Northern Ireland women’s game last year and it was shocking how much of a ****hole that stand is. If there was a need to evacuate quickly **** knows how it would go - narrow corridors with lots of narrow doorways and not a lick of paint in fifty years by first appearance.

A Jambo acquaintance of mine went there a few seasons ago and posted pictures from outside the ground. Weeds growing on stairways, rubbish and old advertising hoardings piled up against the outside walls and none of it looked like it had seen a paint brush since fitbaws had laces.

I know many clubs can't afford expensive renovations, but if asked fans of practically every club are willing to pitch in to help their team spruce it's place up a bit. You don't have to be bloody Van Gogh to slap a few coats of dark blue paint on the side of a wall or a stairway railing. You don't have to be Charlie Dimmock to pull up weeds, or Bob the Builder to fill a skip with rubbish for that matter. I wonder if Dundee have ever asked their fans to help out.

I wish them all the luck in the world with their new stadium .. the sooner the better by the sound of it.

[Trinity Hibee]

As funny as it is that it happened to Rangers, this is quite ridiculous that Dundee have had this many postponements when lower league clubs in the same area are able to get games on. Dundee should be fined pure and simple for not maintaining their playing surface

[Crunchie]

First season of the Premier League 1975-76,!8 Oct 1975, hibs were leading 2-0 with 10 minutes to go, victory would have taken us to the top of the table, then the Celtic fans invaded the pitch from the Jungle in an attempt to get the game abandoned, which duly happened after 85 mins, reason given by ref Bobby Davidson (Airdrie) was that he couldnt see the fans on the pitch.
Hibs protested to the SFL, but it was decided to replay the match in December, finished a 1-1 draw. So once again we got shafted.

Had that been at Ibrox this thread would be a 10 pager 😂

[ancient hibee]

I see that Sky were willing to have the game later in the day but the SPFL would have nothing to do with it even though the pitch was likely to be ready.Must be in the Parkhead corner this week-nothing to do with the feud with Rangers of course.

[Carheenlea]

As funny as it is that it happened to Rangers, this is quite ridiculous that Dundee have had this many postponements when lower league clubs in the same area are able to get games on. Dundee should be fined pure and simple for not maintaining their playing surface

Agree.

The only game in the professional leagues to be postponed in the UK this weekend.

An embarrassment for Dundee and not a great look for Scottish Football.

[Ronniekirk]

With the international break coming up when will this likely be rearranged

[Albert Kidd 86’]

1st April, then ref can give a pen against rangers and go “April fool”.

[lyonhibs]

Agree.

The only game in the professional leagues to be postponed in the UK this weekend.

An embarrassment for Dundee and not a great look for Scottish Football.

Yup. Looking at the bigger picture, it's a farce from Dundee.

[worcesterhibby]

And where does the water go from the gazebo?? It doesn't magically evaporate.

Steel gazebos, heatead with flame-throwers :fire:, the rain turns to steam. simple :greengrin

[Smartie]

Yup. Looking at the bigger picture, it's a farce from Dundee.

It is - but in a league where money isn't exactly awash, how much should they be expected to invest in improving pitch they intend to move away from asap?

Optics ain't great but I have sympathy with them.

I believe they were also very happy to wait a couple of hours and play the game later that afternoon.

[lyonhibs]

It is - but in a league where money isn't exactly awash, how much should they be expected to invest in improving pitch they intend to move away from asap?

Optics ain't great but I have sympathy with them.

I believe they were also very happy to wait a couple of hours and play the game later that afternoon.

Possibly to the degree where its not the only game at any league level in Scotland to get called off?

[Smartie]

Possibly to the degree where its not the only game at any league level in Scotland to get called off?

There might have been more if all games had been due to be played at midday on the Sunday though.

It was a fair amount of rain that fell on Saturday night.

[hhibs]

Oooft - don’t start me on that one - 51 years on and I’m still fechin piddled off about that one - Bobby Davidson I believe 😡 The great unwashed saw the fog coming so invaded the pitch - then the surprise surprise it came in - it wasn’t even that bad and with only a few minutes to go it was easy to ride out - no no no that complete erchiehole decided game aff 😡



Well remembered,the fix has always been in.

[CockneyRebel]

Irrespective of who the visiting team are, they're entitled to be angry here. Ridiculous situation caused by a club whose pitch is clearly not fit for purpose.

As someone else has mentioned tho, it might work in our favour. Personally I think Dundee should be docked 3 points ;-)


At least!

[weecounty hibby]

Rangers angry is the least surprising headline ever. Ot is a bit crap for Scottish football to have a match cancelled lije that but in the other hand **** the huns. Whatever makes them angry makes me happy

[PHeffernan]

I see that Sky were willing to have the game later in the day but the SPFL would have nothing to do with it even though the pitch was likely to be ready.Must be in the Parkhead corner this week-nothing to do with the feud with Rangers of course.

Game arrangements are about more than football clubs and TV companies. The Police, ambulance service and transport personnel/resources are all prearranged so moving a game by almost 3 hours at such short notice is a non runner especially with The Rangers travelling hordes involved.

Sunday would probably have been Dundee's 15th home league game this season and remarkably Sunday was their 4th game to be postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. I get they want to move to a new stadium but i'll believe it when I see it. In the meantime they should have sorted their drainage out or put in place some alternative plan of keeping excessive water off their pitch.

On the upside I suspect that in not playing Sunday's game Dundee have handed their advantage over Hibs for 6th given they will now have to play a midweek match between two vital Saturday games.

[greenginger]

With the international break coming up when will this likely be rearranged


Friday 29th March 8 pm kick off. Sounds good to me. :agree:

[Moulin Yarns]

Friday 29th March 8 pm kick off. Sounds good to me. :agree:

That's a good idea for a laugh.

[JJP]

If this had been a game between Dundee and any other team in the league the whole thing would have passed without much comment. Because it involves Rangers or Celtic we have to hear about it for days on end. Thanks Scottish media.

[Kato]

Thanks Scottish media.

The beast has to be fed.

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[Dashing Bob S]

If this had been a game between Dundee and any other team in the league the whole thing would have passed without much comment. Because it involves Rangers or Celtic we have to hear about it for days on end. Thanks Scottish media.

It would have passed with zero comment. Now it’s a soap opera.

[Kato]

It would have passed with zero comment. Now it’s a soap opera.Because a Horror franchise a is involved.

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[Eyrie]

We're talking about repeat offenders here, so it's time for deduction of three points.

And I'd keep deducting three points each time they reoffend.

Given their predilection for statements there's a decent chance that Sevco could relegate themselves by the end of the season.

[Coach Jon]

Game has been rescheduled for Wed 10th April.