Following the departure of Darren Young at the weekend, we can confirm that Assistant Manager Stevie Frail and Goalkeeping Coach Lindsay Hamilton will take charge of the team for this weekend’s Scottish Cup tie against Banks O’Dee and until a new manager is appointed.
We are inviting applications for the vacant manager’s position and have already received communication from a number of quality interested parties. We are acutely aware of the importance of making the right choice and will carry out interviews over the coming weeks with a view to making an appointment as soon as possible.
East Fife Football Club confirm that we have today parted company with manager Darren Young.
We would like to put on record our thanks to Darren for everything he has done for the club over the last four years and wish him well for the future.
We travel to Broadwood Stadium this afternoon to face Clyde in our 15th cinch League One match of the season. Clyde currently sit 2 points above us in 9th position in the league after drawing with Queen’s Park last time out.
Squad News
Chris Higgins and Aaron Dunsmore both return to the squad this weekend after recovering from injury.
Ross Davidson took part in full training this week but it’s likely to be next week before he’s back in contention.
Long-term absentees Ross Dunlop (calf), Danny Swanson (knee) and Mikey Cunningham (ankle) all miss out again this week. Kiran Millar also misses the trip to Broadwood through suspension.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our traditional home colours of black/gold tops, black short and black stockings with the goalkeeper in all blue.
Clyde will be wearing their all-white kit with the goalkeeper in green.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Supporters are strongly encouraged to buy their tickets in advance to avoid possible queues. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home. Those unable to purchase tickets online can buy theirs from the ticket window next to turnstile C. Away supporters will be seated in the south end of the main stand.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £17
Concessions* - £14
Under 18s* - £5
*OAPs and full-time students. Proof of eligibility may be requested
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on Clyde TV for £13. Coverage will begin at 14:45PM BST. Due to UEFA blocked hours, live streaming is not available to viewers in England.
Car Parking
There will be no parking available at the front of the stadium due to the COVID-19 test centre in the car park. However, those travelling to the stadium by car should note that there will be a limited number of spaces in away car park at the rear of the South Stand. Other car parking provision can also be accessed within the Broadwood Campus and surrounding areas. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to obtain one of the limited designated car parking spaces available.
Matchday Catering
The Arria Fanzone at Broadwood will be open from 1.00pm until kick-off, then again from 4.30pm until 6pm, with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available to purchase. Entry to the Fanzone is free with no advance booking required. Access can be gained by entering through the turnstile and following the signs.
Food and drinks will be available to be purchased once again from Kiosk One underneath the Main Stand, from 2.15pm onwards This Kiosk will also be accessible to away fans.
Matchday Programme
Issue 9 of Clyde’s matchday programme will be on sale, priced at £3.
The club has been made aware of an incident that occurred towards the end of Saturday's game against Airdrieonians when a member of our backroom staff received personal, verbal abuse from an individual in the home end of the ground.
You, the fans, have been magnificent in your support of the club as a whole during what has been a particularly challenging season to date, and we are very grateful for this. However, although this is an isolated case, personal attacks are not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
We are currently reviewing CCTV & match footage and are confident we can identify the individual concerned. We will take appropriate action once the review is complete.
We are currently in discussions with our Community Football Club to identify ways we can encourage young fans to attend games and we want to make Bayview Stadium a safe environment for them.
Incidents like Saturday's will not entice parents to bring their children to Bayview. We understand that passions run high at games but please be respectful.
Jim Stevenson
Chairman