"It is extremely regrettable that the match against Aberdeen was postponed, particularly at such a late stage. While we understand the decision, clearly we sympathise with our supporters, many of whom had begun making their journeys or had arrived in Aberdeen already. We have raised the matter with the SPFL, to understand whether the SPFL pitch inspection protocol was followed correctly. In our view, there must be the ability to make earlier decisions on matches."
"The Scottish Premiership game was called off at 16:20 GMT on Wednesday - fewer than four hours before kick-off. Aberdeen contacted the SPFL at about 13:30 to request a pitch inspection amid concern over a waterlogged goalmouth at the Merkland Stand end of Pittodrie. The match was called off shortly after a 16:00 inspection over concerns players could lose their footing in the penalty box and the ball would not bounce properly."
Celtic approached the Scottish Professional Football League to question whether the correct process was followed over the postponement of their game at Aberdeen. The Scottish Premiership game was called off at 16:20 GMT on Wednesday — fewer than four hours before kick-off. Aberdeen contacted the SPFL at about 13:30 to request a pitch inspection amid concern over a waterlogged goalmouth at the Merkland Stand end of Pittodrie. A 16:00 inspection found conditions that risked players losing their footing in the penalty box and prevented the ball from bouncing properly. Heavy rainfall after recent snow caused the problems, and Motherwell's game against Dundee was also postponed.
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