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McKenna Signs On
East Fife FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Michael McKenna on a 2.5-year contract, subject to SFA clearance.
The 34-year-old midfielder joins after leaving Falkirk earlier this week and brings a wealth of experience and quality to the squad. Before signing with Falkirk last summer, Michael spent seven years at Arbroath, where he made over 200 appearances for the Gayfield side. During his time there, he helped the team gain promotion from League 1 to the Championship and was named the PFA Championship Player of the Year for the 2021/22 season as they narrowly lost out on the league title.
Manager Dick Campbell: “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the club. He is a player we have been monitoring for some time, and we’re delighted that he has chosen to join us. His work ethic, leadership qualities, and technical ability are exactly what we need to strengthen our midfield. We believe Michael will be a key player for us, and we look forward to seeing him help guide the team forward.”
Dick also paid tribute to his brother Pink who was instrumental in bringing Michael to the club, along with the fans who have generously donated to the manager’s fund, without which we wouldn’t have been able to make the three new additions this month.
Michael joined up with the squad at training tonight and will be available for selection against Elgin City on Saturday subject to SFA clearance.
Welcome to Bayview Michael!
Match Report - Edinburgh City
East Fife 4-1 Edinburgh City, Saturday 25th January 2025, William Hill League 2, MGM Timber Bayview Stadium
A rampant final twenty minutes from East Fife completed a turnaround against Edinburgh City to go five points clear at the top of the William Hill League 2, making it six wins on the spin for the Methil Milan.
A tight first half saw the sides go in goalless, with the Citizens being the marginally better team, playing some slick passing football though struggling to create in final third.
In the second half, the game opened up, and the goals poured in.
Edinburgh drew first blood, when Stokes fired home from close range. It was far too easy for Edinburgh who had looked off the pace in the attacking third after the sale of Connor Young.
A goal behind, the Campbell’s looked to their bench and made a triple substitution, a move which manager Dick Campbell described as ‘magnificent’ in his post-match interview with East Fife TV. Kallum Higginbotham, Adam Laaref and a returning Nathan Austin entered the fray, and the three men turned the tide of the contest, starting with ‘Fash’.
Substitutes Laaref and Higginbotham combined on the left-hand side, with the former eventually floating a ball into the box where it found Nathan Austin. He plucked the ball from the sky and volleyed it into the back of the net, giving the Fifers a surge leading to an unprecedented ten minutes at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium.
The floodgates opened thereafter, and Adam Laaref completed the turnaround with a cushty finish. He did well to beat the goalkeeper at the near post firing East Fife in front.
Edin Lynch saw red just moments later, after Laaref turned him inside and out once again. Lynch kicked out at the winger, ending his game prematurely.
Reis Peggie scored from the following free kick, bringing the ball down well, and lashing home with a tidy finish on his weaker right foot.
Finally, Alan Trouten found the scoresheet yet again from the penalty spot, handing him his 21st goal of the season. He won the penalty on his own, drawing a foul from the City ‘keeper before wrongfooting him from the spot.
Next Saturday sees the Fifers travel north to play Elgin City at Borough Briggs.
Reporter’s Man of the Match: Adam Laaref
Need I say more? What an impact the young man made! Honourable mentions to Fash and Higginbotham who both impressed upon their inclusion in the match.
East Fife – McFarlane, Murdoch, Waston, Peggie, Munro, Millar (Jones 75’), McManus, Norey (Higginbotham 62’), Trouten, Healy (Laaref 62’), Shepherd (Austin 62’). Subs not used: Fleming, Newton, Slattery, Docherty.
Edinburgh City – Weir, McArthur, Lynch, Grigor, Mitchell (Robertson 45’), Jones, Jarvis (Hamilton 70’), Zaid, Stokes (Daramola 82’), Lawson (Wells 70’), See. Subs not used: Gormley, Beveridge, Scally, Pitt.
Referee – Colin Whyte
Attendance – 615
Report by Oli Anderson
Ticket Info v Elgin City
Tickets for our William Hill League 2 match against Elgin City at Borough Briggs on Saturday 1st February are now on sale and can be purchased here.
Adults - £16
Concessions* - £10
Under 16s – Free with a paying adult
There is no live streaming option this weekend for viewers with the UK and Ireland however overseas supporters can watch the game live via East Fife TV with an annual or monthly subscription.
Match Preview - Edinburgh City
Oli Anderson previews today’s match against Edinburgh City
Last week’s victory over Stranraer at Stair Park has seen East Fife move their run to five wins in five, and six in the last seven. We do not look like we are slowing up, although our opposition today, Edinburgh City, will be looking for revenge. However, they may find it difficult without their frontman, Connor Young, who has returned to the Kingdom of Fife, this time venturing to Dunfermline to play for the Pars in the championship.
Edinburgh, currently occupying 4th place, claimed victory over Clyde last Friday night at the ZLX stadium. Young was on the scoresheet in the second half to put the game to bed.
William Hill League 2 Table
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Fife | 21 | 25 | 42 |
| 2 | Peterhead | 21 | 9 | 40 |
| 3 | Elgin City | 19 | 7 | 33 |
| 4 | Edinburgh City | 21 | 3 | 31 |
| 5 | Stirling Albion | 20 | -8 | 24 |
| 6 | The Spartans | 17 | -2 | 22 |
| 7 | Clyde | 21 | -10 | 22 |
| 8 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 18 | -7 | 18 |
| 9 | Stranraer | 19 | -7 | 18 |
| 10 | Forfar Athletic | 19 | -10 | 15 |
Last Week’s League Results
Friday 17th January
Clyde 0-2 Edinburgh City
Saturday 18th January
Peterhead 3-2 Stirling Albion
Stranraer 0-2 East Fife
This Weekend’s Fixtures
Clyde vs Elgin City
East Fife vs Edinburgh City
Forfar Athletic vs Stranraer
Stirling Albion vs Bonnyrigg Rose
The Spartans vs Peterhead.
The Form
The Fifers
East Fife’s are on fantastic form at the moment, having won five of the last six games, accumulating 15 points from a possible 18 in the league.
Our only loss to Peterhead came in frustrating fashion, as Kieran Shanks’ well-taken header early in the first half was all that separated the sides.
The last five games have seen straight wins, firstly, a 5-1 win over The Spartans was comfortable, with Trouten at the double. McManus, Millar and Shepherd all found the back of the net too.
Alan Trouten went on to score the only goal from the spot in a 1-0 victory over tenth-placed Forfar Athletic that was followed by a midweek victory over Edinburgh City showed the squad’s character further, with a quick double countering Connor Young’s first-half strike, before three goals in the last ten minutes saw the game wrapped up 4-2 in East Fife’s favour.
A commanding second-half performance saw us claim a 3-0 victory over Darren Young’s Clyde side before our dominant first-half display against Stranraer made it five wins in five.
Our Opposition
Edinburgh City have won three and lost three of their last six matches.
Their losses came firstly away to The Spartans where they were defeated 1-0 before two home defeats in three days momentarily derailed the Citizens. Firstly, they fell on a Wednesday night 4-2 to us, before losing 1-0 on the Saturday to Peterhead.
Edinburgh have scooped up two home wins in their last six too, with a 1-0 win over Elgin City in December and a 2-0 win over Bonnyrigg Rose at the start of January. Their most recent win came last Friday, when Edinburgh City beat Clyde 2-0 away from home.
Previous Encounter
Edinburgh City 2-4 East Fife
8th January 2025, Meadowbank Stadium
A rampant second half from East Fife proved the difference the last time the two sides met.
The first half was void of chances, with Connor Young opening the scoring for Edinburgh through an audacious free kick. However, two goals in the same number of minutes saw East Fife turn the game on its head early in the second half. Shepherd grabbed the first before Trouten chipped in with the goal that handed East Fife the advantage.
Connor Young pulled one back for Edinburgh, with ten minutes to go, but the game was only level for sixty seconds as Jack Healy went up the other end and fired East Fife back in front. Alan Trouten added a fourth in the dying embers with probably the easiest finish he will have this season.
Squad News
Ins: Liam Newton and Nathan Austin have both returned to fitness and will both be available for selection this afternoon after long-term absences.
Outs: Gregor Nicol remains sidelined from injury.
Match Tickets
Season Tickets are valid for our league campaign, with prices below:
Adults- £18
Concessions (Over 65s/Disabled)- £14
Under 16s- £5
Parent and 1 child- £21
Parent and 2 children- £24
Like last season, EFCFC players Under 16 years of age will be admitted for free!
There are no cash turnstiles at Bayview, so supporters are encouraged to buy their ticket online in advance where possible. However, tickets can also be purchased (cash and card) from the matchday reception for those unable to do so.
Please note, that parent & child tickets must be purchased in person from the matchday reception.
Live Stream
For our International Fans, Live Streaming for today’s game will be available on EFTV, using a Monthly, or Annual Gold Pass. Today’s commentator will be Daniel Hughes.
Club Colours
The Fifers will don the MPH Group-sponsored home strip, wearing the famous black and gold stripes, with black shorts and socks. The East Fife goalkeeper will be wearing yellow for the tie.
Edinburgh City will be in their traditional colours, of a white shirt, with black shorts and white socks.
Officials
The referee today will be Colin Whyte with his assistants Liam Duncan and Jamie Andrews running the lines.
Misc
The Bayview issue 17 will be available pre-kick-off for £3. Today’s issue includes an interview with new signing Robert Jones. Programmes can also be bought online for home delivery or in the club shop which will be open from 1.45pm.
The stadium lounge is open to both sets of supporters from 12.15pm today
Mon the Fife!