Dundee have been fined by the SPFL following their failure to get their game with Rangers on - twice.
Today, it has been announced that the club was found guilty of breaching SPFL rules relating to their pitch at Dens Park.
The top-six club has had five matches postponed at their home venue in the City of Discovery this season ranging from the months of October to April.
The second call-off against Rangers last week on April 10 was enough for the SPFL to proceed with disciplinary proceedings.
And from the findings of their investigation, Dundee have been found to be in breach of league rules, and so a hefty fine has been passed down to the Dens Park club.
Dundee have been fined £186,000, with £120,000 of that total suspended until the end of next season.
A statement from the league's governing body reads: "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 was 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."
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An SPFL spokesman commented: “SPFL Rules on pitch condition are an integral part of maintaining a fair league competition.”
Part of the fine is the expenses filled by Sky Sports after they turned up to broadcast at Dens twice.
However, Dundee has hit back at the SPFL with a statement of their own, blasting the fine stated an inaccurate. They have threatened legal action.
It reads: "Following an SPFL disciplinary hearing today, Dundee FC has been advised of the tribunal’s findings as set out in the below SPFL press release, which in our view is inaccurate.
“Dundee FC has in fact been fined £150,000, 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 single waterlogged pitch postponement next season.
“In addition, £36,429.60 is payable as compensation to the SPFL for television and pitch specialist costs.
“Dundee Football Club are deeply disappointed with the severity of the punishment and are currently seeking legal advice with regards to an appeal.
“The club will be making no further comment on the outcome while we seek legal advice.”
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