David Munro blasted in scathing Dundee statement as Aberdeen postponement sparks fury over referee 'actions'

Dundee have blasted referee David Munro in a strong club statement over their Aberdeen call-off.

Both clubs have apologised to their supporters after the whistler claimed a waterlogged pitch was the reason for Dens Park being unplayable for Premiership action. The hosts felt it was able to have competitive football played on it and Tony Docherty's players trained on it during the time in which they were supposed to kick-off.

Munro is now in Dundee sights over his decision, which is claimed to have been made without any consultation. They said: "Dundee Football Club are extremely disappointed and frustrated at the decision to call off this afternoon’s match against Aberdeen. The club had monitored the condition of the pitch and were not concerned that the match would be postponed. The weather forecast was also closely monitored and it was to be dry and windy come 2.30pm which it was.

"When half of the refereeing team arrived, later than would normally be expected, at the Scot Foam Stadium between 1.40pm and 1.50pm they indicated that they would carry out a full pitch inspection.

"Following the inspection the referee decided that the game was not going to take place and called the match off. The club are extremely unhappy with what followed next and the actions of the referee.

"There was no consultation with Police Scotland, club officials, either manager, the SPFL Delegate, the match commander, the safety team or the grounds team. The decision was announced publicly without giving club officials and Police Scotland the opportunity to manage supporter safety considerations.

"Additionally, the SPFL has given clear guidelines that referees should take all steps to get matches on, which include delaying kick-off, as was seen