Game Off- Hamilton Accies statement

Bad news

As soon as it was announced last night that there would be a pitch inspection at Hamilton this morning it seemed inevitable that the match would be called off.

The predicted snowfall on Thursday failed to materialise which should have been the all clear for the match to go ahead thanks to Hamilton’s undersoil heating system.

Unfortunately despite the pitch being playable the match was called off after a 7.45 inspection because of a burst water main.

A statement on the Hamilton website said: “The Clydesdale Bank SPL match between Accies and Celtic has been postponed following an early morning inspection at New Douglas Park.

“A burst water main directly adjacent to the electronic controls for the undersoil heating pumps caused the problem.

“Secretary Scott Struthers said ‘It’s an unfortunate double whammy. Everyone is disappointed at having the game called off. The pitch was still playable yesterday evening, however the water on the electrics was a clear issue.’

“The SPL will announce a new date in due course. Shortly after the postponement snow began falling heavily and there are already reports of blizzard conditions elsewhere in Lanarkshire.”

Unfortunately, like the so-called pitch protection systems at their clubs, the SPL website is unavailable!

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