Dundee has taken aim at the SPFL and insists they're seeking legal advice over the fine passed down to them following disciplinary proceedings.
The Dens Park side has been hit with a hefty fine by the SPFL following five postponements at their home venue this season.
The SPFL claimed this amounted to £186,000, of which £120,000 is suspended.
However, Dundee has slammed the SPFL for their 'inaccuracy' of this report, as they claim the fine is actually much lower at £150,000, of which the same amount is suspended.
Dundee state they will appeal the decision and they are 'deeply disappointed' with the level of punishment handed out.
A statement from the club reads: "Following an SPFL disciplinary hearing today, Dundee FC has been advised of the tribunal’s findings as set out in the below SPFL press release, which in our view is inaccurate.
“Dundee FC has in fact been fined £150,000, of which £120,000 is suspended until the end of season 2024/25. This suspended element will be automatically triggered in the event of a single waterlogged pitch postponement next season.
“In addition, £36,429.60 is payable as compensation to the SPFL for television and pitch specialist costs.
“Dundee Football Club are deeply disappointed with the severity of the punishment and are currently seeking legal advice with regard to an appeal.
“The club will be making no further comment on the outcome while we seek legal advice.”
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The league body said: "At a disciplinary hearing today (18 April 2024), Dundee FC admitted five separate breaches of SPFL Rules relating to their Dens Park pitch.
"This followed postponements of cinch Premiership matches on 7 October 2023, 23 December 2023, 2 January 2024, 17 March 2024, and 10 April 2024.
"As a result, Dundee were fined £186,000, of which £120,000 is suspended until the end of season 2024/25.
"This suspended element will be automatically triggered in the event of a further breach of SPFL Rules relating to pitch condition next season."
An SPFL spokesman commented: “SPFL Rules on pitch condition are an integral part of maintaining a fair league competition.”
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