Dundee fined by SPFL for Dens Park postponements
Last updated 18th Apr 2024
Dundee say they are "deeply disappointed" after being fined by the SPFL for their Dens Park pitch failing several pitch inspections this season.
They've been hit with with a £186,000 bill by the governing body - although £120,000 is suspended until the end of next season.
Dundee admitted to breaching five separate charges at a hearing on Thursday.
Tony Docherty's side drew 0-0 with Rangers this week but the game took place at the third time of asking after the Dens Park pitch had been deemed unplayable previously.
McDiarmid Park had even been installed as a contingency plan as ground staff struggled to get the surface in a good enough condition.
An SPFL statement read: "At a disciplinary hearing today (18 April 2024), Dundee FC admitted five separate breaches of SPFL Rules relating to their Dens Park pitch.
"This followed postponements of cinch Premiership matches on 7 October 2023, 23 December 2023, 2 January 2024, 17 March 2024, and 10 April 2024.
"As a result, Dundee were fined £186,000, of which £120,000 is suspended until the end of season 2024/25.
"This suspended element will be automatically triggered in the event of a further breach of SPFL Rules relating to pitch condition next season."
An SPFL spokesman commented: “SPFL Rules on pitch condition are an integral part of maintaining a fair league competition.”
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