Jimmy Bell has been accused of forcing the postponement of Cowdeneath’s Scottish Cup tie with Sevco.
The League Two side were in line for a windfall from TV money, hospitality and pie sales from over 4,000 bears but three hours before kick-off it was game off.
It seems that Bell was upset about hard ground at a corner flag with the SFA calling in a referee to call the game off. Last night Cowden were left with hundreds of cold pies.
Speaking to The Sun Donald Findlay, now a director of Cowdeneath, said: “The driving force behind the decision appears to be the Rangers kitman which, to me, seems a bit odd. I don’t know all the facts but that is the story that is kicking about.
“The referee looked at the pitch and has said there are areas that are unacceptable but I have to say I don’t agree. I’ve been on the pitch and have looked at it.
“It is a winter pitch. If it is not pouring with rain then it is going to be firm but it would take a stud. I certainly do not see any difficulty and the game should have been played.
“I have spoken to our manager Gary Bollan and his view was the same as mine. It is disappointing.”
The match has now been rescheduled for January 30 with Premier Sport expected to provide live coverage.
Many of the home players had to take time off from their jobs to prepare for yesterday’s match and will have to approach their employers again for time off for the rescheduled match.
Sevco have a glamour friendly at home to HJK Helsini tomorrow to prepare for Wednesday’s return to the SPFL with an away trip to Kilmarnock.