The circumstance sharpens the focus on allegations that Hibs is upset with the second Dundee vs. Rangers call-off.
The Scottish Premiership team questioned the sporting fairness of finishing its pre-split games prior to Dundee, and the Dens Park team knew going into Wednesday what kind of outcome they would need to secure a top half finish.
A top six result has a large financial impact in Scottish football terms, so the Hibees have good reason to be frustrated. This is undoubtedly not a small accomplishment.
According to Hibs manager Nick Montgomery, Dundee had a “advantage” going into the weekend’s games because of the circumstances.
“They (Dundee) now have the clear benefit of not having a midweek game!” Montgomery stated prior to Hibs’ heartbreaking last-minute loss to Motherwell. “I believe that everyone else has experienced them. Several teams had to travel to play games; we visited Ross County in the middle of the week.It’s the benefit of not playing on a heavy pitch in the middle of the week. Really, I believe it’s very obvious!
“There might be many potential outcomes, but I believe regulations should be established at the beginning of the season to ensure that there is no confusion about what would happen if this occurs. Although there are no repercussions, there may be benefits or drawbacks.
But maybe the league can take a lesson from it so that when situations like this arise in the future, there’s a clear understanding of the consequences. After all, it has undoubtedly called into question the competition’s integrity and generated a lot of controversy during a big week for many clubs.
“You want people to pay attention to the positive aspects of the league rather than the April game cancellations.”
Split scenario benefits of the Scottish Premiership Gers Although the Dundee vs. Rangers match gave the Dens Park team an advantage from a Hibs perspective, the scenario is favorable from an Ibrox one.
If Dundee had entered the game on Wednesday night in need of a point or a win, that would have given them more motivation against the Rangers.
Rangers won’t be facing a highly motivated opponent in this manner, but we’re sure the Dens Park team, whose management is more cordial with the Celtic boardroom than the Rangers one, will nevertheless put up a fight.
Whatever transpires, Rangers will still play another match against Dundee this season after their much anticipated meeting on Wednesday night.