Interest in the above game has been very good with the first fans XI already fully booked. Please be sure to reserve your place as soon as possible as once they're gone, they're gone!
We will keep everyone updated as places are confirmed.
We have had some enquiries regarding watching the game. Everyone is welcome to attend with admission being with a 'pay what you want' donation on the evening.
Live at Bayview (Last ‘O’ the Grass)
Sunday 21st May 2017
Doors 1pm till late
Adult £15.00
Child (under 16) £5.00
Postage £2.00
Charge to use card £0.50
*Please note that tickets are non-refundable
Sunday 21st of May will be a significant day for many East Fife fans as that will be the last day that a grass pitch will be seen at Bayview Stadium. Fifers For The Community (FFTC), a charity group set up two years ago have been working closely with East Fife Football Club and are now able to announce that work on installing a new 3G surface will begin on Monday 22nd of May with the project due to be completed by Friday 14th of July.
The project will consist of a new 3G pitch and surrounds within the existing boundary walls giving up to five playing areas - three at 50m x 30m and two at 40m x 20m. but when required a pitch, exactly the same size as the existing grass pitch will be available for East Fife FC to fulfil their SPFL and SFA match requirements. At all other times the full surface will be made available for community use.
In addition there will be new changing and toilet facilities outside the existing boundary wall and the pitch will be accessible through a new entrance. FFTC will also heighten the existing boundary wall, erect security fencing around the new facilities, install CCTV cameras and provide protective netting for the various pitches.
All the work which will be done both inside and outside Bayview is the result of grants, donations and fundraising. The bulk of the money raised is through a grant made by Fife Council along with an additional grant by the Scottish Football Partnership Trust. We are currently awaiting a decision from Sportscotland on a bid which has reached the final adjudication stage. This has all been topped off by a significant anonymous donation, Trustee donations and a very successful fundraising effort.
From day one the FFTC project was planned to be self-financing with all costs being met with income from pitch hires. The major cost will be an annual provision which will allow the 3G surface to be replaced in approximately six or seven years.
The 3G pitch is the focal point of what will be a community hub. Preliminary discussions have been held with a range of interested parties including Gingerbread, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Disability Sport Fife and Levenmouth Academy with a view to identifying and developing activities and support services.
East Fife FC have supported this project from the beginning and are providing facilities which need to be used to benefit the whole community.
FFTC can do this by ensuring that opportunities are created which will benefit the more disadvantaged in the community. Through sport and the appropriate support, we can help promote health, wellbeing, education and employment.
To date the project has been driven by the Trustees but when the pitch is laid and community services are being developed the project will need more support.
Anyone who feels they can help on a voluntary basis or any businesses and organisations who think they can contribute should contact the Trustees on email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 07962 245388 or 07545 837307
Work will start on the installation of the new 3G pitch at Bayview on Monday 22nd May 2017 and East Fife Football Club are offering supporters the chance to take part in what will, in all probability, be the last game to be played on the Bayview turf.
A special game has been arranged on Friday 19th May 2017 with a 7pm kick off involving the Third Division Championship squad of 2008. Already confirmed as taking part are Steven Tweed, Greig McDonald, Dougie Cameron, Jonathan Smart, Lloyd Young, Kevin Fotheringham, Gary Greenhill, Paul Walker, Jason Dair, Stevie Nicholas, Div Muir, Ryan Blackadder & Kevin Gordon. Also attending depending on play-off commitments will be Bobby Linn & Paul McManus whilst Craig O’Reilly will be there despite recovering from injury.
The plan is to have three fans teams each playing for 30 minutes or subject to demand, four teams playing 22 minutes.
Those taking part will receive a full commemorative kit comprising of top with squad number, shorts and socks courtesy of East Fife kit supplier Football Nation. Places booked & paid for by 1st May 2017 will also allow fans to have their name on the back of the shirt. After the game there will be the opportunity to mingle with the players in the Jeek Fleming Suite whilst enjoying a buffet meal.
It is important that shirt & short sizes are confirmed at time of booking. We are advised that in most cases it would be best to request these in a size larger than normal sizes. Choice of preferred squad number will be allocated on a first come – first served basis.
Please also note that participants must be aged 16 or over.
The cost for the whole package is a donation of £75 which can be paid by all standard methods at time of booking.
To take part places must be booked & paid for by calling Bayview Stadium on 01333 426323 between 9.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday or in person at the Peterhead game on 15th April 2017.
Get in early to avoid disappointment
East Fife return to home soil tomorrow when they entertain Queen's Park. Speaking earlier today manager Barry Smith was upbeat ahead of the visit of the men from Hampden.
"We're looking forward to be back playing in front of our home fans and looking to get back to winning ways. There were a lot of positives from the Albion Rovers game. Although the result was disappointing, the overall performance was good.
I am delighted to bring in Kieran Duffie into the squad, he is an experienced defender who will be a valuable addition for the remaining games."
The Bayview gaffer also provided an update on the injury situation, with Mark Lamont, Jonathon Page and Jamie Insall all likely to miss out, joining Tony Wallace and Kyle Wilkie on the sidelines.
This will be the fourth meeting between the sides this season and the Fifers can expect another tough game against a Queen's Park side who are always a difficult nut to crack. The first two encounters saw the Spiders secure narrow victories, while the last game at Hampden found the Methil men in sparkling form, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to secure a draw after turning in an impressive second-half display.
Supporters of both clubs are reminded that they are welcome to enjoy pre and post match refreshments in the Stadium bars.
