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Storm Bert Turns the Pitch Into a Waiting Game for Rangers vs Dundee United!

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Rangers clash with Dundee United kicked off late thanks to Storm Bert – find out all the hilarious details that left fans on the edge of their seats!

The Scottish Premiership was set for an exciting face-off today as Philippe Clement's Rangers prepared to take on Dundee United at Ibrox. Fans were eagerly anticipating the action, with the blue and white army hopeful for a win to cut Celtic’s lead at the top of the table. Unfortunately, the hopes for a quick start were dashed due to severe weather conditions, thanks to Storm Bert sending travel plans into chaos. Kick-off, originally scheduled for 3pm, faced multiple delays, leaving supporters anxiously tapping their watches and clutching their match-day snacks.

Nic Docherty, one of Rangers' key players, was all about keeping the positive vibes alive. He urged his teammates to build on their momentum as they headed into the match, hoping for a morale boost before the international mini-break. But just as fans prepared for the excitement of the match, they were met with frustrating news that travelling issues had prevented Dundee United from reaching the ground on time. It seemed even the weather was in on the game!

As fans continued to flood into the stadium and temperatures rised with anticipation, the Rangers management had to adapt to the scenario. With the team being announced, it was notable that skipper James Tavernier, who had been expected to start, found himself out of the line-up entirely. Some experts speculated on the tactical changes that might keep the Tangerines at bay, while others wondered if this was a short-term tactic given the tempestuous conditions outside.

With Storm Bert throwing a rogue kick to the fixture card, many games in the lower leagues had already been postponed, making the survival of this hearty Scottish classic all the more significant. It was apparent that the only thing swirling faster than the weather was the rising tension among the fans, who simply couldn't wait to see their team kick off. Would Rangers finally gain ground on their fierce rivals Celtic or would Dundee United pull off an unexpected heist?

Interestingly, this isn't the first time the weather has played spoilsport in Scottish football. Historically, certain seasons have seen matches popular only for their snowy mishaps! Additionally, Neil Lennon, the former Celtic manager, recently recounted how he always prepared the team, not just for the opponent, but also for whatever mother nature threw at them ahead of big matches, showing just how vital adaptability is in the beautiful game!

One more fact to tickle your brain – today marked one of the rare instances where severe weather actually did disrupt a match-up for two heavyweights in Scottish football. Whether this delay gets turned into a good luck charm for Rangers will remain to be seen, but let's hope Storm Bert calms down long enough for some clean football and thrilling action in the weeks to come!

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