Funeral Arrangements for Dave Marshall

Dave Marshall’s funeral is to be held at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Friday 21^st January 2022 at 12.45pm.

For those who are unable to attend the Crematorium, there will be an opportunity to pay their last respects when the cortège leaves Locality Hub Bayview Stadium at 12.05pm.

We expect this to be busy and it is therefore recommended that those who wish to attend, arrive and park early at the stadium.

Thank you in advance

Match Preview - Airdrieonians

We travel to the Penny Cars Stadium this afternoon to face Airdrieonians in the 3^rd meeting between the sides this season. The home side currently sit in 3^rd position on 35 points having defeated Dumbarton last time out.

Squad News

Jude Smith, Kevin Smith and Jamie Semple all return to the squad this week having missed the last 2 matches. Kyle Connell misses out through suspension after his red card last weekend.

As usual, we await the results of the daily lateral flow tests before being able to fully assess the availability of all players.

Team Colours

East Fife will be in our traditional home colours of black/gold tops, black short and black stockings with the goalkeeper in all green.

Airdrieonians will also be in their traditional home colours of white tops, red shorts and red stocking with the goalkeeper in pink.

Match Tickets

Due to current government restrictions and a limit of 500 spectators, today’s match is for home supporters only.

Live Streaming

Live streaming of today’s match is available via DTV Live for £15. The live stream can be purchased here, and coverage will begin at 2.30pm.

East Fife TV’s Overseas Gold subscribers can watch the match via East Fife TV. Coverage will begin at 2.45pm GMT and your commentator for today is Stephen Mill.

Dave Marshall

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our Vice-Chairman Dave Marshall earlier today.

After retiring from a career in the Royal Navy, and working as a Heating Engineer in civilian life, Dave spent almost 10 years on the ground staff at Bayview before taking on the same job at King George V Park, maintaining a pitch widely regarded as one of the best in Junior and Amateur football.

Dave joined the Board of Directors in 2003 and, except for a short sabbatical, has been a member ever since. Dave has also served as Vice-Chairman of East Fife Girls and Women’s Football Club, Secretary of East Fife Supporters’ Club and the Club’s Ambassador for Show Racism the Red Card.

As a life-long East Fife supporter, Dave was a massive presence around Bayview and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Our thoughts are with Dave’s daughter Maureen, son David, and their families at this time.

A full obituary will be published in the next edition of The Bayview.

Ryan Blair Joins East Fife

We’re delighted to announce the signing of left-sided player Ryan Blair.

Ryan has most recently been playing with East Kilbride but counts Falkirk, Dunfermline Athletic and Stenhousemuir among his previous clubs.

Ryan goes straight into the squad for today’s match against Montrose.

Welcome to Bayview Ryan!

Match Preview - Montrose

We welcome Montrose to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium this afternoon for our first match of 2022. Montrose currently sit in 2^nd position on 35 points, recording a 2-0 win over Peterhead last time out.

Squad News

With the squad having been sent ravaged with injury & health issues last week, manager Stevie Crawford expects to have several players returning his weekend. However, as is commonplace in these times, final availability will be dependent on the results of daily lateral flow tests. Danny Swanson and Mikey Cunningham remain the only long-term injury absences.

Jamie Allan, Cammy Dow and Jack Healy have been recalled from their loans at Linlithgow Rose, Berwick Rangers and East Stirlingshire respectively so their progress can be more closely monitored.

Team Colours

East Fife will be in our traditional home colours of black/gold tops, black short and black stockings with the goalkeeper in all green.

Montrose will be in their traditional colours of all-blue with white sleeves with the goalkeeper in teal.

Match Tickets

Due to Scottish Government Covid-19 guidelines, attendance for this match is limited to 500 and social distancing between groups will be enforced.

There is very limited ticket availability remaining for today’s game. Tickets can be purchased here.

Season tickets are valid for this match. Turnstiles will open at 2pm.

Car Parking

Car parking is available at both ends of the stadium for both home and away supporters free of charge.

Live Streaming

Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on East Fife TV for £15. Coverage will begin at 14:45PM BST. UEFA blocked hours for England do not apply for this match. Commentators this afternoon are Daniel Hughes and Stephen Mill. The match can be purchased here.

Matchday Catering

The stadium bar will be open for today’s match however due to thew current Covid-19 guidelines, numbers will be strictly limited. Face coverings must be worn while moving around inside the stadium.

Pie stalls will be open at both ends of the stadium from 2pm. Please note, our pie stalls are cash only.

Matchday Programme

Issue 09 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.