Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson could force Motherwell to face his side on March 29, for a Scottish Cup replay – despite the fact Well will be without skipper Stephen Craigan and keeper Darren Randolph who are slated to appear on international duty.
It is understood both side’s managers, Stuart McCall and Peter Houston, are amenable to a change of date as the game falls two days after Scotland play Brazil at the Emirates Stadium, with several United players in contention for a place in the squad.
United gaffer Houston and Motherwell assistant Kenny Black will be away with Scotland as part of Craig Levein’s back-room staff.
But tough-talking Thompson says he is not for changing the date of the Fir Park clash, despite Well ace Randolph being called up for the Republic of Ireland squad and team-mate Craigan on duty with Northern Ireland.
The Tannadice supremo said: “Both clubs agreed to the replay date before the game on Sunday and knew the possibilities of players getting called-up. Motherwell should have known their captain could have been called up and not agreed the date.
“I feel the SFA will ultimately have to decide what happens. If someone comes up with a solution we will look at it.”