Stephan Van Der Heyden Expresses Shock at Rangers vs. Ross County Match Being Called Off
Stephan Van Der Heyden, assistant coach of Rangers, has expressed his surprise at the postponement of the Premiership clash between Rangers and Ross County. Van Der Heyden took to social media to share his disbelief after the club confirmed the cancellation of the game. While the pitch was deemed playable, travel chaos caused by Storm Gerrit prevented Ross County from making their way down the snowbound A9 in time for the match to proceed. The visiting team, managed by Derek Adams, set off for Glasgow much later than anticipated, despite adverse weather conditions and warnings across the country.
Van Der Heyden finds himself racking his brains, as he struggles to recall the last time he experienced a game being called off. The Belgian coach’s playing career took him to the Netherlands and France before his coaching roles in sunnier climates with Kerala Blasters in India and the Jordan national team. However, since joining Philippe Clement’s backroom staff at Rangers, Van Der Heyden has been presented with an unusual night off due to inclement weather.
In a post on social media, Van Der Heyden quoted the official statement from the club and added his own message, saying, Can not even remember when I had a game postponed…
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This unexpected turn of events leaves both teams awaiting a new date for the highly anticipated fixture, eager for the opportunity to showcase their skills on the field. While the weather may have disrupted their plans, the determination of both Rangers and Ross County remains unwavering as they prepare for their next respective challenges in the Premiership.
