Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY:
“Didn't realise more TV games had been announced bt sport seem to like dundee United another two on in January gives us 7 times on there now in just three months.
I do feel a little sorry for dundee as they are only on against United or celtic”
Last season Hibs highlighted the fact that clubs aren't compelled to move more than four home games for TV. With two visits each from Celtic and United pre-split, that's our quota gone.
You'll notice United haven't had any home games picked apart from the Celtic and Dundee either. It'll be for the same reason - chances are you'll have another visit from Celtic post-split and they'll be keeping the last one in case there's another derby or there's some other meaningful game (European spots etc.).
I'd imagine away games are similar in that they'd rather fill clubs' quotas with higher-rating teams than Dundee. Although Celtic v Hamilton is almost as random as them picking Celtic v Dundee two seasons ago when we were more or less dead and buried.
Not that I'm complaining about a lack of TV games. It's only in the cups where you get appearance fees so we don't lose out on any cash. That, and Saturday 3pm suits me fine.