Ahead of the final event to mark Pat Slattery’s Testimonial Year, the Testimonial Committee have issued the following update:

On Sunday, please arrive at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium for approx. 12.15pm - this will allow service of the food from 12.30pm.

We will be serving a full cooked breakfast with tea and coffee - anyone with any specific dietary requirements please advise, if possible, in advance so our caterers can make arrangements.

We anticipate the event will wrap up approx. 3.00pm.

Please note that this event is fully sold out.

On behalf of Pat, we would like to thank you once again for your support and hope that you enjoy your Sunday afternoon with us.

Clyde 1-2 East Fife, Saturday 8^th March 2025, William Hill League 2, New Douglas Park

East Fife returned to winning ways on Saturday following a 2-1 victory over Clyde at New Douglas Park.

Dick Campbell made four changes to the side which fell 1-0 to Stirling Albion a week prior, some of which were forced due to injury, while others were tactical. Reis Peggie and Stewart Murdoch returned to the first eleven, while Robert Jones made his first official start in his second tenure, and Mamadou Bah was granted his full first team debut.

Jones, who was yet to find the back of the net in either of his two spells with the Methil Milan, took only 117 seconds to break the deadlock. Andy Munro played a slick through pass to Alan Trouten, whose dummy let the ball run through for Jones. On the angle, Rob Jones put his laces through the ball, leaving Robbie Hemfrey stranded. It was a dream start for the Fifers, with the goal being the first time East Fife have scored in the first half since we visited Stranraer back in January.

As they have in recent weeks, East Fife continued to play high up the pitch causing many a problem to the Clyde defence, although after the opening goal, East Fife struggled to test the Bully Wee goalkeeper.

Jones had a chance for a brace, although McKenna’s cross was too high for the striker to muster anything of note, before McKenna once again looked to create for East Fife, this time for Trouten, but he was beaten to the ball before he could fully control it.

Jones had another crack at a brace with five minutes left in the first half, with McKenna once more setting up the striker. This time however, Hemfrey was alert, managing to deny Jones at the near post.

Moments before the half time break, East Fife came inches away from doubling the advantage. McKenna’s free-kick was destined for the bottom right corner, but a strong hand from Hemfrey punched the ball onto the bar and out of danger.

East Fife were the stronger team in the first step, so naturally, we expected a response from Clyde. That was exactly what East Fife got, as Clyde came out at the start of the second half well and truly on the front foot.

As we have seen often in recent meetings between the two sides, Martin Rennie was the main danger in Darren Young’s side, and that was the case once more on Saturday.

A flurry of attacks spearheaded by Rennie saw Clyde grow into the game, with Liam McFarlane being forced into a couple of very good saves.

A long throw looked to be East Fife’s undoing after just ten minutes into the second half. A defensive miscommunication saw Reis Peggie allow the ball to bounce before attempting to clear it. Ray Grant snuck in between the ball and Peggie, and it was Grant who he connected with instead. This left the referee no choice but to point to the spot.

Martin Rennie stood over the ball, and sent McFarlane the wrong way, grabbing the equaliser for Clyde, which considering how they started the second half, was probably deserved.

East Fife were not prepared to settle for a draw however, and ninety seconds later, we were back in front in Hamilton! Rob Jones did fantastically well to bring the ball down in a deep position, breaking the defensive line with a killer pass which found Alan Trouten. Trouten made no mistakes with his finish and rolled the ball into the side netting for his 20th league goal of the season.

East Fife looked comfortable, although failed to really challenge the Clyde goalkeeper again, and with five minutes to go, it looked like calamity would see Clyde steal a point. Mamadou Bah, who had played out an impressive debut on the whole with a commanding performance, misjudged the pace of his header back to McFarlane and Taylor Sutherland latched onto the ball. Fortunately for East Fife, Sutherland snatched at the effort sending it well over McFarlane’s head, and the crossbar too.

That brought an end to the real action of the game, as East Fife picked up their first win in four games.

Reporter’s Man of the Match: Robert Jones

There were three real shouts on Saturday for man of the match for me, with a strong debut from Bah, and the best performance that we have seen yet from Michael McKenna, whose engine and creativity were catalysts in our early control of the game. However, Robert Jones was exceptional on Saturday, scoring the first, and setting up our second are a testament to that. His confidence grew with every minute that passed, making him more than look the part last weekend.

Clyde - Hemfrey, Robson, Hamilton (Dunachie 45’), Howie, Hynes (Sutherland 69’), Grant, Rennie (Connell 80’), Leitch (Bradley 69’), Lyon, Murdoch, Williamson (Nevans 69’). Subs not used: Kennedy, Hannah, Docherty, Scullion.

East Fife - McFarlane, Murdoch, Newton, Munro, Bah, Millar, McManus (Norey 80’), McKenna, Trouten, Peggie (Healy 90’), Jones (Shepherd 80’). Subs not used: Fleming, Nicol. Laaref, Higginbotham.

Referee – Peter Stuart

Attendance – 765

Report by Oli Andrson

Tickets for our William Hill League 2 match against Stranraer at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium on Saturday 15^th March are now on sale and can be purchased here.

Admission Prices

Adults - £18

Concessions* - £14

Under 16s* - £5

Parent & Child - £21

Parent & 2 Children - £24

*Proof of age may be requested

Full- and half-season tickets are valid for this match.

Please note, Section A Rows H-N Seats 75-84 are designated for our young supporters who make up our singing sections, complete with a drum. Please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets for this area.

Stranarer supporters will be housed in Section K.

All members of East Fife Community Football Club & East Fife Girls & Womens’ Football Club who are under 16 go free with a paying adult or as part of an organised group for all William Hill League 2 matches at Bayview this season.

There are no cash turnstiles at Bayview and supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets online. Online sales are available right up until kick-off. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling 01333 426323 or directly from the club office for those unable to buy online.

Please note, that parent and child tickets must be purchased directly from the club office.

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.

Oli Anderson previews today’s match against Clyde

A frustrating week in Stirling last Saturday saw East Fife fall to a 1-0 defeat to Stirling Albion at Forthbank. The Binos found the opening, and only goal on the hour mark, which was enough to take the three points, in a disappointing showing from East Fife.

We still hold onto our now slender lead at the top of the League 2, and this week the Fifers have the chance to put it behind us, as we visit Hamilton to face Clyde at the ZLX stadium.

The Bully Wee sit eighth in the League Table, coming off the back of a 1-0 win at Station Park against 10th placed Forfar Athletic. Darren Young’s men have struggled for consistency this season, which could prove crucial for the Fifers who have struggled to find their feet in recent years.

William Hill League 2 Table

Last Week’s League Results

Saturday 1st March

Edinburgh City 0-1 Stranraer

Forfar Athletic 0-1 Clyde

Peterhead 2-0 Elgin City

Stirling Albion 1-0 East Fife

The Spartans 3-1 Bonnyrigg Rose

Tuesday 4th March

Stranraer 1-2 Forfar Athletic

This Weekend’s Fixtures

Saturday 8th March

Bonnyrigg Rose vs Edinburgh City

Clyde vs East Fife

Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic

Stranraer vs Peterhead

The Spartans vs Stirling Albion

Tuesday 11th March

Elgin City vs The Spartans

The Form

The Fifers

East Fife have recorded eight points from the last 18 available, with two wins, two draws and two losses in the last six, in what has been a challenging period for East Fife, finding only one win since the beginning of February.

Our last six games started with a rampant final ten minutes against Edinburgh City, which saw us overcome a slack start to the game and run away 4-1 winners. Nathan Austin, Adam Laaref, Reis Peggie and Alan Trouten found the scoresheet on the day.

The following week, East Fife fell 1-0 in the Highlands to then title rivals Elgin City. The Fifers recovered the following week, with 1-0 victory of their own, beating the Spartans at Ainslie Park.

Consecutive draws with Bonnyrigg Rose and Peterhead proceeded last week’s defeat at Forthbank.

Our Opposition

Clyde also have earned eight points from their last six, mirroring our own form.

Their two defeats have come from The Spartans and Bonnyrigg Rose (2-0 and 2-1 respectively).

Their draws have come against sides at the sharp end of the table, as they denied Peterhead and Elgin City three points when they met earlier in the month.

Victories against Forfar Athletic last week, and Stranraer at the beginning of February wrap up the Bully Wee’s last six games.

Previous Encounter

East Fife 3-0 Clyde

MGM Timber Bayview Stadium

Saturday 11th January 2025

A rampant second half from the Fifers saw East Fife cruise to a 3-0 victory over Clyde. Jess Norey and Alan Trouten scored within minutes of the second half starting, before Adam Laaref put the icing on the cake in the dying embers.

Squad News

Pat Slattery misses out this afternoon again.

A handful of players will also have their fitness assessed ahead of kick off this afternoon.

Match Tickets

East Fife fans are welcome at the Fanzone on the first floor of the ZLX stadium ahead of kick off, to enjoy both soft and alcoholic refreshments pre-match. The fanzone will be open from 1pm.

For the match, Fifers’ support will be in the north end of the home stand and should enter through turnstile four. If fans are using the Fanzone, supporters should enter through the main reception and have already purchased their tickets online.

New Douglas Park prices can be found below:

Adults- £17

Concessions (Over 65s/Disabled)- £14

Under 18s- £5

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 Oli Anderson.

Club Colours

The Fifers will be back in MPH sponsored away strip, wearing the famous black and gold striped shirt, with black shorts and socks. The East Fife goalkeeper will be wearing orange for the tie.

The Bully Wee will be in their home colours too, with a white top, black shorts and red socks, with the Clyde goalkeeper in all blue.

Officials

The referee today will be Peter Stuart with Steven Wilson and Will Pare running the lines as his assistants.

‘Mon the Fife!