Dundee have confirmed the date and kick off time for their SPFL Trust trophy clash with The New Saints.
The Dark Blues were drawn against the Welsh Premier League champions in Monday’s third round draw.
The clash will take place on Friday September 23 at TNS’s Park Lane Stadium, with an 8pm kick off.
Our SPFL Trust Trophy fixture away to The New Saints will take place on Friday 23rd September, kick off 8pm.
The match will be shown live on S4C.
We will advise of ticket details once confirmed between the clubs #thedee pic.twitter.com/xf7RRlhTib
— Dundee Football Club (@DundeeFC) August 31, 2022
It has also been confirmed that the game will be shown live via Welsh broadcaster S4C – which is available on the BBC iPlayer.
However, some Dundee fans were left disappointed by the Friday evening kick off.
Fans had expressed a desire to make the trip to Shropshire for the intriguing clash.
But many with work commitments will now not be able to. They voiced their frustration on social media.
Social media reaction
On Twitter the @Osmangoals account wrote: “Absolutely bemused at how anyone at the decision-making level could think this is the best day to play this match.
“Finish work at 5pm and complete a 330-mile journey in less than three hours… surely can’t be difficult?!”
Verity Tynan wrote: “No thought for fans with the scheduling of this fixture.”
Russell MacDonald posted: “Thanks for looking after the fans… as per usual, last on the list when it comes to these decisions.”
Thanks for looking after the fans……as per usual, last on the list when it comes to these decisions.
— Russell MacDonald (@RussellMacDona7) August 31, 2022
Kim Duthie added on Facebook: “Was going to try and get down but not now – why agree to this?”
While United fan John Lindsay tweeted in jest: “#DundeeinPursuit of a bus and hotel refund…”
Kenneth Craig saw the positives with the evening kick off, though with Scotland taking on Ireland the following day.
He said: “I understand people’s frustration, but it works for me as I have tickets for Scotland v Ireland at Hampden on Saturday. A long day-return is on the cards!”
Jack Hayes also added: “Scotland play Saturday and Wales play Sunday – don’t know why people are surprised at this.
“Gives both sets of fans a chance to attend both games.”
Dundee will announce ticket details in due course.
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