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Scott Linton Pens New Deal
We are delighted to announce that Scott Linton has put pen to paper on a new 18 month contract extending his stay at Bayview until the summer of 2019.
Scott joined East Fife on an initial 6-month contract in August and has featured 17 times so far this season after making his debut against in a 1-0 win v Alloa Athletic that month. The left-back has netted twice this season; the 4th goal in the fantastic comeback win v Albion Rovers in October and the 2nd in the New Year Fife derby earlier this month – both sublime free kicks!
Ben Reilly Departs Bayview
We can confirm that Ben Reilly has left the club to join Cowdenbeath.
Ben joined East Fife in February 2017 & made his debut in a 3-2 win v Brechin City that month before going on to make 19 appearances.
Ben leaves with our best wishes for the rest of the season & beyond
Fifers Aiming to take the Sting out of Wasps
East Fife welcome Alloa Athletic to Bayview Stadium tomorrow afternoon as Darren Young’s men look to build on a hard-earned draw secured from their visit to Airdrieonians last Staurday.
The Bayview boss was missing from the technical area at the Indodrill Stadium, but Assistant Manager Tony McMinn was keen to focus on the positives from the 0-0 draw, notably the absence of the individual errors that have proved costly for the side this campaign. Visitors Alloa arrive as one of the form sides in the league, continuing their impressive recent record with another three points against Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill last week. Goals from Ross Stewart, Paul Crossan and Iain Flannigan gave the Wasps a 3-1 victory.
The Bayview faithful were heartened by the return of midfielder Pat Slattery, making his first appearance for several weeks from the bench at Airdrie, but will be hoping for some more good news on the injury front with Jordan Piggott, Greg Hurst, Kevin Smith, Kyle Wilson, Paul Willis and Craig Watson all missing from the squad last week.
The two previous encounters between the sides have favoured the home team this season, with Greg Hurst scoring the only goal of the game back in August and the Wasps winning the return fixture in October convincingly 4-1, despite Kyle Wilkie giving the Fifers an early lead.
Supporters of both clubs are reminded that they are welcome to enjoy refreshments at the stadium bars before and after the game.
Greg Hurst and Jordan Piggot Depart Bayview
Today marked the end of Greg Hurst and Jordan Piggott’s time with East Fife as they return to St. Johnstone and Dundee respectively following the completion of their loan spells.
Jordan joined East Fife on an emergency loan Dundee in October and went on to make 10 appearances for the club following his debut against Alloa Athletic at Recreation Park after which manager Darren Young described his performance as “outstanding” and “composed”, adding that “he’s probably got a big future in the game”.
Greg joined the club in August, making his debut against Stranraer that month before going on to make 19 appearances for the club. Greg scored 5 goals for the club including the winner against Alloa Athletic but will be remember most for his double in the dramatic comeback win against Albion Rovers in October.
Both Greg and Jordan leave with our best wishes for the remainder of the season and beyond.
