East Fife return to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium tomorrow afternoon as they welcome the current league leaders Ayr United. The Honest Men arrive in fine form, unbeaten in seven games, and will provide a stiff challenge for the Fifers as they hope to return to winning ways.
Manager Darren Young was left disappointed following Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat to Raith Rovers at Stark’s Park. Despite enjoying good spells of possession, particularly in the first half, the Methil men were punished once again for individual errors which saw their local rivals chalk up another derby success.
The men from Ayrshire have had the better of recent meetings between the teams, coming out on top in each of the last eight encounters, including a 3-0 win just six weeks ago at Somerset Park. Declan McDaid, Lawrence Shankland and Alan Forrest were the men on target for the home side.
Other than midfielder Mark Docherty, who is recovering from knee surgery, East Fife should have a full squad available for selection tomorrow.
Supporters of both clubs are reminded that they are welcome to enjoy refreshments at the stadium bars before and after the game.
East Fife head north of the River Tay tomorrow afternoon to take on a Forfar Athletic side involved in a keen fight to avoid the bottom two places in the table.
Having won three games on the spin, manager Darren Young was left frustrated by the postponement of Sunday’s derby encounter with Raith Rovers at Stark’s Park, but will be hoping that his charges can pick up where they left off after the excellent victory over Alloa Athletic at the Indodrill Stadium the previous midweek. Kevin Smith and Chris Duggan were the men on target, with the latter’s strike, a beautiful dipping effort from just outside the box, a contender for goal of the season.
Jim Weir’s men have notched up some impressive results themselves recently, notably their 2-1 win against promotion hopefuls Raith Rovers at Station Park, but were unable to repeat their heroics against Ayr United last Saturday, going down 2-0 to the league leaders at Station Park. Their cause was not helped by the dismissal of defender Andy Munro, who now faces a two match suspension beginning with tomorrow’s game.
The Fifers will once again be without the services of midfielder Mark Docherty, who underwent knee surgery last week.
The Loons have had the better of the meetings between the sides this season, recording victories at Station Park in November and Bayview Stadium in January. East Fife did however manage to get the better of Forfar in their first encounter of the campaign back in September.
Purchase an Adult/Concession 3-game ticket for only £30.
This will give admission to our final SPFL Ladbrokes League One home matches :-
Saturday 31st March versus Ayr United
Saturday 14th April versus Arbroath
Saturday 28th April versus Stranraer
Why not treat the family to a High Tea in our Restaurant here at Locality Hub Bayview Stadium.
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East Fife
How long have you been an East Fife supporter?
I’ve been an East Fife supporter for over 60 years. My first game was a Scottish League Cup match against Aberdeen in 1956. The Fife won 2-1.
Most memorable moment following East Fife?
My most memorable moment was the game against Aberdeen in the Scottish Communities League Cup in 2011. After extra time the score was 3 each and East Fife went on to win 4-3 on penalties with Fife ‘keeper Mark Ridgers saving 3 penalties!!!
Least favourite moment following East Fife?
Being hammered 9-1 by Dundee in a Scottish Cup tie in season 1965/66.
Favourite player (present)?
Jonathan Page
Favourite player (all-time)?
George Dewar
Best East Fife goal you’ve seen?
I can’t remember the opposition but the goal still sticks in my mind. Andy Waddell took a corner kick and Ian Stewart hit the ball mid-air. I’m sure the Fife had to change the net the following week because of the damage done to it!!
Favourite goal celebration?
Saturday 10th May 2003. East Fife needed to beat Queen’s Park to gain promotion and a last-minute winner from Kenny Deuchar put the Fife faithful into seventh heaven.
Pick your all-time East Fife 11
Gordon Marshall, Dave Clarke, Billy McPhee, Pat Quinn, Steve Archibald, George Dewar, Gordon Durie, Steven Tweed, George Yardley, Walter Borthwick and Jake Young
Scotland
Favourite Scotland game?
1967 England 2-3 Scotland. Simpson, Gemmell, McCreadie, Greig, McKinnon, Baxter, Wallace, Bremner, McCalliog, Law, Lennox
Favourite Scotland player (all-time)?
Denis Law
When do you think Scotland will next qualify for a major tournament?
Euro 2020 (hopefully!)
General
Ronaldo or Messi?
Messi
Favourite away ground?
Pittodrie
If you could change one football rule what would it be?
Scrap the offside rule.