Rangers match called off

16 December 2010 15:30

The Scottish Premier League have been forced to postpone Saturday's scheduled game between Rangers against St Mirren amid "significant water damage" at Ibrox.

Numerous SPL matches have been postponed in recent weeks amid snow and ice but the subsequent thaw has put paid to the game.

An SPL statement read: "The thaw following the recent extreme cold has led to significant water damage in various parts of the stadium including interruption to the water supply in some spectator areas."

It continued: "The extent of the damage is such, there is no prospect of the necessary repairs being completed before the weekend.

"In consultation with Strathclyde Police and on the basis of safety advice received, the SPL decided to postpone the fixture."

A Rangers statement added: "It is regrettable that the game is off and we feel for the supporters but the situation was unavoidable given the amount of damage to the pipes at the stadium."

Source: PA