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Aidan Macdonald

Aberdeen vs Motherwell postponed as second Premiership fixture called off

Aberdeen have confirmed that their match against Motherwell has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.

It is the second fixture to be called off today after Rangers vs Ross County was also postponed due to the Highland side being unable to make the journey to Glasgow.

And the Pittodrie side revealed that while the pitch has coped "admirably well" the flooding and damage to surrounding areas have led to the game being rearranged.

A club statement read: "Storm Gerrit has left significant flooding and damage to most of the major routes in and out of Aberdeen, with rail services all cancelled.

"And although the weather is forecast to improve into the evening, the potentially hazardous travelling conditions for fans wishing to attend and have postponed the fixture to a future date."

Chief Executive Alan Burrows added: "Whilst much of Pittodrie has been battered by significant rain and gale force winds, the stadium itself and the pitch have coped admirably well.

“However, as roads became flooded and unpassable, or damaged due to fallen trees, and with rail services being cancelled north of Dundee, it was clear it was going to be a very difficult ask for many supporters of both clubs to safely get to Pittodrie.

“We remained in dialogue with all stakeholders and after putting our case across to the league, it was agreed between the two clubs, the league and the Police that it was safest to rearrange the game.”

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