Hampden's pitch is to be returfed again after being the focus of much adverse criticism during the recent League Cup clash between Celtic and Rangers.
The state of the national stadium's surface was roundly condemned by all sides, with large divots being produced in many areas.
Today, Peter Dallas, managing director of Hampden Park Ltd, said: "We brought independent sports turf consultants in last week and they have reported that the current condition of the pitch is a result of a combination of weather, use, and the timing of the pitch having to be laid in November.
"They also reported that, taking into consideration weather forecasts and planned use of the surface between now and the League Cup Final, provision for re-turfing should be considered to ensure the best possible pitch for the final.
"We have now had considerable detailed discussions with the SPFL, the Scottish FA and Queen's Park Football Club, and have decided to invest in a new pitch.
"We are putting a schedule of works in place to ensure the pitch will be installed in March prior to the final and Scotland Internationals."
No figure was placed on the work.
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