The on-going row over the SPFL’s decision to move Hearts last SPFL Championship game of the season with Rangers to 3 May took a new twist today with the news that the SPFL have now announced the game will revert back to Saturday 2 May – with a 12.15pm kick-off.
A spokesperson for the SPFL said: “Following consultation between the SPFL, member clubs and broadcast partners regarding the final round of Championship fixtures over the weekend of 2 & 3 May 2015, Sky Sports has now suggested an alternative schedule for its televised Championship match that weekend.
As a result, we are pleased to confirm all five Championship matches that weekend will now kick off simultaneously at 12.15pm on Saturday 2 May. The Hearts v Rangers match will be televised live on Sky Sports.
The SPFL would like to thank Sky Sports for its flexibility and understanding and we’re sure all football fans will look forward to an exciting climax to the Championship season.”
Both Hearts and Hibernian had issued strong statements following Wednesday’s announcement regarding the fixture change. Indeed, Hearts announced that any supporters who had already purchased tickets for the game but could no longer go could seek a refund. They have now had to announce if anyone who had been refunded but can make the original date to contact them.
This is another embarrassment for SPFL officials whose organisational skills, it has to be said, leave a lot to be desired. Perhaps they should step aside and allow Ann Budge and Leann Dempster, the owners of Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian respectively, to run the league on their behalf….
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