Rangers fury at Dundee pitch shambles boils over as Hotline has 3 questions for Dens chiefs to answer

Puddles on the problematic Dens Park surface saw yet another match postponed as Rangers’ bid to regain top spot was bogged down.

But the Hotline callers reckon it's Dundee who should be in hot water now after their latest pitch inspection failure. Gavin McLeod, Renfrew, said: “They call it the city of Discovery - but not for the first time this season, the Dens Park pitch has more water than the deck of the aforementioned HMS voyager. For years we heard how Fir Park was a shambles - and it was until the put in some much-needed investment - but it’s 2024 and we still have a top flight-team unable to manage a bit of rain. It's time the SPFL took action. For Rangers, it’s a double edged sword. The early break is welcome for a tired squad but it will increase the congestion as we reach the business end of the season."

Gareth Friel, Renfrew, added: “The Dens pitch looked awful so the officials were right to call the game off but why is it allowed to be like that? The weather hasn’t been that bad and it’s now four games that have been called off at Dens this season — yet none at Tannadice? It’s time for the SPFL to to beef up its rules on pitch standards and investment?”

Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, said: “For a fourth time this season Dens Park has had games postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Do Dundee have a reasonable drainage system in place? Was there any attempt to get rollers on the pitch as they did during a recent Scotland game at Hampden?

“The worst thing about the whole scenario is that travelling fans were already in Dundee for the match before the call off. The SPFL advise supporters to arrive early yet they make the announcement just an hour and fifteen minutes before kick off! It's an absolute disgrace as there