SPL FIXTURES:
Falkirk v St Mirren
Kilmarnock P-P Aberdeen
Motherwell P-P Hearts
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MY SPORT: DEBATE
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By David McDaid
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1444: Confirmation of the starting line-ups at Ibrox.
Rangers: McGregor, Whittaker, Bougherra, Weir, Papac, Davis, Mendes, Ferguson, Beasley, Boyd, Miller.
Subs: Alexander, Edu, Novo, Broadfoot, Lafferty, Niguez, Little.
Hamilton: Cerny, Canning, Swailes, McLaughlin, Easton, McClenahan, McCarthy, Neil, McArthur, Mensing, Thomas.
Subs: Murdoch, Elebert, Graham, Akins, Gibson, Lyle, Ettien.
Calum Murray is the man in the middle.
What do think?
1440: Inverurie Locos v Vale of Leithen in the Scottish Cup has just been called off...
Now, 'locos' means 'madmen' in Spanish - so what's that name all about?
1435: Rangers assistant Ally McCoist explains why Kirk is on the bench - Sasa Papac is fit and goes back in to the team. He also says Rangers have missed Steve Davis and Kenny Miller in recent weeks. They're back today.
And on Beasley? Just a toss-up between him and Chris Burke apparently.
But the question is... Why is AC/DC's heavy rock song 'Highway to Hell' on the PA system at Ibrox?
1433: Incidentally, Killie chairman Michael Johnston has blamed a "prolonged period of frost in Kilmarnock, contrary to earlier long range weather forecasts," for his match being called off.
1428: "£10 on Hamilton win" says Mr-Souta on My Sport
Nice try to get back to today's action Mr-Souta... but are you sure? With no Dickie Offiong in the team?
1422: "We sound like an old married couple," says Richard Gordon, as the argument intensifies.
Spencie thinks the football authorities should put a rule in place to decide by a specific time.
1420: The SPL call-offs is causing a bit of a stir.
Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson has pointed out to BBC Scotland's Jim Spence that some clubs have been denied entry to the league for not having adequate undersoil heating facilities.
Spencie and Radio Scotland colleague Scott Davie are getting a little heated about the timing of the pitch inspection in Inverness.
Spencie thinks it's too late at midday for fans coming from Dundee.
"The fans deserve better!" says Spencie.
1412: No Kirk Broadfoot for Rangers today. Steven Whittaker takes his place. And DaMarcus Beasley also comes in to the midfield says Chick Young.
Interesting. What do you think Gers fans? Surprised at a start for Beasley?
1410: 'Well boss Mark McGhee tells BBC Scotland's Chris McLaughlin that pitch problems at Fir Park are 'doing his head in.'
He adds it's only in the six-yard boxes that the pitch is solid.
Surely goalies are used to the rough and tumble? Having said that - don't think I'd fancy diving on a concrete-like surface.
1408: The SPL are saying they're going to hold a "serious and urgent" inquiry in to the reasons why the matches at Killie and Motherwell have been called off.
All clubs are supposed to have undersoil heating in place to avoid frozen pitches.
1402: Early team news from BBC Scotland's Chick Young at Ibrox is that Accies top striker Richard Offiong is OUT as he's attending the birth of his first child.
Congratulations Dickie! Bad luck Billy Reid!
Only 11 league and cup matches from a card of 22 go ahead today.
1359: I know this is supposed to be an SPL-only zone - but there's only one match has survived the weather in the Scottish First Division - that's in Perth where St Johnstone host Queen of the South.
Was it really THAT cold?
1355: Welcome to what should have been another busy day in the Scottish Premier League.
Jack Frost's been busy overnight, though, with the result that matches at Kilmarnock and Motherwell have been commandeered by Dancing on Ice.
I hope all you travelling fans have been checking BBC Sport Scotland for the postponement news, and haven't set out long away journeys for nothing.
So here's what we're left with...
After dropping to last place last week, St Mirren go to the Falkirk Stadium in desperate need of points.
The pitch at Inverness has passed an inspection with Dundee United the visitors.
And with Hearts' match off, the Arabs could move up to third with a win.
Last, but by no means least, Rangers host Hamilton, who'll have a tough job at Ibrox trying to put daylight between themselves and the Buddies at the bottom.
As ever, you can listen to BBC Radio Scotland's coverage of all the games online, and the old-fashioned way on the radio.
So put the Christmas shopping off for another day, stay with us, and send in your comments via: My Sport and text on 80295.
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