Rangers v Dundee United: Kick-off time delayed amid Storm Bert disruptions

The kick-off time for the Rangers v Dundee United game has been delayed due to disruption from Storm Bert.

The Premiership match at Ibrox was due to start at 3pm but will now kick-off 45 minutes later.

The Dundee United team bus has not arrived on time as a result of travel delays.

Several SPFL games have been called off as disruptive weather hits large parts of Scotland.

Storm Bert has brought snow, rain and strong winds across Scotland – with the Met Office issuing multiple weather warnings and Police Scotland warning people not to travel unless necessary.

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Rangers announced at 1.30pm that the game will now start at 3.45pm.

A statement released on social media said: “Owing to the expected late arrival of the Dundee United team due to travel delays, this afternoon’s match has been delayed until 15:45.

“Rangers thanks our supporters for their patience and understanding, and advises caution when making the journey to Ibrox today.”

St Johnstone’s game against Kilmarnock in Perth has also been delayed and will now kick-off at 3.15pm and St Mirren v Aberdeen will start at 4pm.

Twelve SPFL games, including every League Two fixture, have been called off over weather conditions throughout the country with potentially more to follow.

Greenock Morton v Partick Thistle, Airdrie v Livingston and Hamilton Accies vs Raith Rovers have also been called off in the second tier.

The kick-off time for Ayr United v Dunfermline has been delayed to 3.45pm.

In League One Kelty Hearts v Arbroath, Alloa v Dumbarton, Queen of the South v Inverness Caley Thistle and Cove Rangers v Stenhousemuir have been postponed.

The kick-off time for Montrose v Annan Athletic has been delayed by two hours and will now begin at 5pm.

In League Two Bonnyrigg Rose v Stirling Albion, Elgin City vs Clyde, Spartans v Stranraer, Edinburgh City v East Fife and Forfar v Peterhead have all been called off.

Clyde’s trip to Elgin will now take place on Tuesday, December 17, with a 7.45pm kick-off after the clubs reached an agreement on Friday.