Chris Sutton brands Dundee vs Rangers call off an 'absolute shambles' as Don Robertson arrival time questioned

Chris Sutton has branded the postponement of Rangers' trip to Dundee a "total embarrassment" in a stinging blast as he also took aim at referee Don Robertson.

The Dens Park lunchtime showdown was called off by the match official after a local referee called for more time from the SPFL to work on the surface and to allow the whistler to arrive at the ground and make his own further checks after an initial inspection at 9.15am. Both sides were in position at the ground awaiting the news with Philippe Clement pictured out on the pitch alongside the ground staff. It is the FOURTH time a match at Dundee has had to be axed after further call-offs in games with Aberdeen, St Johnstone and Ross County.

Sutton tweeted: "A total embarrassment for the Scottish top flight having the Dundee Rangers game called off an hour and a half before kick off. Absolute shambles how it’s come to this. Don Robertson the ref rocks up at 1020 for a pitch inspection… surely a decision earlier would be wiser…"

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