DEREK McInnes today blasted the SPFL fixture chaos that has hit the Dons as “foolish” and claimed the club’s supporters deserve better.

The SPFL rescheduled Aberdeen’s Premiership trip to Dundee from Monday evening to Saturday (12.15pm).

Aberdeen fans have been given just five days notice of the change, which was instigated because Aberdeen have three players away on international duty.

McInnes reckons the SPFL should never have scheduled a top-flight clash for a Monday on an international week.

Aberdeen have confirmed they will refund any Reds fan who cannot make Saturday’s rearranged fixture.

McInnes said: “The supporters deserve to be treated better than that. It is an inconvenience for everyone but especially the fans.

“It is a lesson learned that it is foolish to have a Premiership fixture on a Monday scheduled on the same week as internationals.”

Dons fans unable to attend Saturday’s game will be given a full refund by Aberdeen.

A club statement said: “Any supporters who have bought a ticket for the Monday night and are now unable to attend will get a full refund.

“We appreciate a number of supporters will be unable to attend the match and others will have their weekend and travel plans disrupted.

“In the first instance, we were disappointed a popular match on the fixture calendar was moved to a Monday evening during an international week, given the possibility of player call-ups.

“Given the club’s position in the league it is essential all our players are available and, following discussions with all parties, this would not have been the case if the fixture proceeded on the Monday.”

A spokesperson for the SPFL said: “If an SPFL club has three or more players unavailable because of international selection, it is entitled to request a fixture be rescheduled.

“Due to three of its players being unavailable for this very reason, Aberdeen FC has had an application to reschedule its match against Dundee FC accepted and the game will now be played on Saturday, March 21.”