Gales put paid to Motherwell game

Strong winds forced the early postponement of Motherwell’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League match against Dunfermline yesterday.

The winds estimated to be up to 90mph caused structural damage to Motherwell’s Fir Park ground which it was feared could put spectators at risk.

An early decision was made on the decision to postpone, with the announcement made before 1pm.

The match has already been rescheduled to take place on Tuesday, 24 January, kicking off at 7.45pm.

Motherwell chief executive Leeann Dempster said: “We were obviously desperate to get the game on but there has been significant structural damage to the ground.

“That could have posed a risk to supporters so, with that in mind, we have agreed with Dunfermline to postpone the fixture and replay it at the earliest opportunity.”