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U2 gig forces cancellation of football match

U2 has officially forced the football match to be called off for tomorrow after leaving Hampden fields in a wreck. Earlier in the week U2 played at Hampden field and officials scrambled to approve the field for "ready for play" however even with sand in the areas most damaged the feld was left unplayable.

"At this time, the match referee declared the match canceled.

"QPFC requested that a further inspection should take place at 6pm on Friday, when the programme of works was completed.

"However, we have been advised that the match referee declared the pitch unplayable and the fixture v Albion Rovers was cancelled at 1pm on Friday 21st August."

Albion Rovers' website stated: "Tomorrow's league match at Hampden against Queen's Park is off due to poor pitch conditions after the recent U2 gig."