| With conditions in Dundee dry overnight, Jocky made an early-morning trip over the Tay, hoping the game against Raith Rovers would get the thumbs up.
However, as he ventured deeper into the Kingdom it became clear the region hadn’t been let off so lightly and, by the time he arrived at Stark’s Park, it was obvious the game had little chance of going ahead.
“There was about an inch of slushy snow covering the park and, when you take into account the pitch was already sodden, the game had no chance,” said Jocky.
“It’s a nightmare for us, as it is for every team in this league.
“Our squad is getting fitter, but some players desperately need games under their belts.
“We’ve arranged to play a friendly against St Johnstone tomorrow and, fingers crossed, that will go ahead.
“But, once again, that will depend on the overnight conditions.
“It was cold last night and the pitches are all hard again today, so it has given us a problem finding decent training facilities.”
If tomorrow’s game against Saints does get the green light, the Dark Blues will give run-outs to the likes of Tony Bullock, Craig McKeown, Derek Young, Colin Cameron, Richie Hart and Pat Clarke.
However, there will be no place in the line-up for versatile defender David Cowan, who continues to recover from a groin problem.
Meanwhile, although Dundee had an idle weekend, their position at the top of the table wasn’t weakened as second-placed Ross County went down 2-1 at Partick.
There was also the added bonus of Inverness Caley Thistle being surprisingly held to a draw at home to lowly Ayr United.
Terry Butcher’s Highlanders visit Dens on Saturday nine points adrift of the Dark Blues. Absent from the squad today were Leigh Griffiths and Andrew Shinnie. The pair are away on Scotland U/21 duty.
Dundee’s game at Raith has been rearranged for Wednesday, April 24. |
