Anger as Cowden tie is called off

COWDENBEATH were left fuming last night after their showcase Scottish Cup fourthround tie with Rangers was called off despite their assurances the surface would have been playable by kick-off.

Sportsmail understands concerns were first raised by the advance travelling party from Rangers, including the kit manager and a member of the security team, when they arrived to set up several hours ahead of the players and management. A number of hard patches on the Central Park pitch, caused by covers blowing off overnight, were causing