ABERDEEN and KIlmarnock have both agreed that their William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final should go ahead on Saturday but the South Stand at Pittodrie will be closed.
❗Unfortunately, due to the weather conditions water supplies have been affected in parts of the South Stand. As a result, the decision has been taken to close the South Stand to home supporters for this match.
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— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) March 2, 2018
A Dons statement read: “After further discussions this morning which took into account: the readiness of the pitch, condition of the stadium interior, surrounding areas and the latest information available from Police Scotland and Transport Scotland regarding weather and travel conditions, both clubs have agreed to progress with the match as planned.
“Unfortunately, due to the weather conditions water supplies have been affected in parts of the South Stand. As a result, the decision has been taken to close the South Stand to home supporters for this match.”
Roads and pavements around the stadium looking good as well thanks to @GlasgowCC! ? pic.twitter.com/aj4Q6cylkr
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) March 2, 2018
Morton have raised serious concerns about their Scottish Cup tie at Parkhead going ahead on Saturday despite Celtic stating that the areas surrounding their stadium were in good condition.
Chief executive Warren Hawke told Morton’s website: “We will have supporters risking life and limb to travel to a football match while the Met Office is issuing warnings to avoid non-essential travel. Ultimately, it isn’t about the area around Celtic Park.
⚠️ | Chief executive Warren Hawke has implored the Scottish FA to make spectator safety of paramount importance when making their decision on whether to give tomorrow’s Scottish Cup tie against Celtic the green light:https://t.co/a5zjd3I58b pic.twitter.com/sC5mCDwPbU
— Greenock Morton (@Morton_FC) March 2, 2018
“Supporter safety has to be key and I don’t think anyone can guarantee that at this moment in time and I fear for a lot of Morton supporters trying to get to this game tomorrow.
“Surely the Scottish Football Association and Police Scotland will come together and make a sensible early decision in the best interests of the safety of everyone.”
Rangers manager Graeme Murty fully expects their cup tie against Falkirk to go ahead at Ibrox on Sunday.
Murty said: “As far as I’m aware we should be OK for Sunday. Obviously we’ll respect the decision of the SFA and the police because player and supporter safety is paramount.
“So far as we can see there is nothing to indicate the game will be at risk.”
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson is optimistic their cup tie against Hearts will survive the snow.
Both clubs will remain in contact with the police and transport authorities ahead of Sunday’s scheduled quarter-final at Fir Park.
“If you look at the surrounding areas, that’s probably the main worry,” Robinson said. “The pitch is fine, it won’t be the problem. But people are working day and night. We have volunteers and fans in helping us out. So I’m quietly confident it will go ahead.”
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