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Chairman's New Year Message
A Happy New Year to all our fans and I hope you all had a good Christmas.
As we approach 2022, I felt it was only right that we reflect on a turbulent last 12 months.
Over the last year we have had many challenges due to COVID-19 and an unusually high number of injuries to players which led to a poor first half of the season and the club parting company with manager Darren Young.
Stevie Crawford has come in and I know already that he's working flat out every day to improve things at the club, and we hope he will be able to turn our results around very soon. We also welcomed Greig McDonald back to the club as Stevie's assistant as well as the addition of coach Paul Thomson to the backroom staff.
I would like to pay a special tribute to my staff at Bayview, they have been magnificent from the start of the pandemic to now with all the hard work they all do. From the volunteers to the Directors, all have played their part in keeping the club running through these difficult times. I assure you we will do all we can to improve our league position in the coming months and hope that we all get back to some semblance of normality soon.
Our thanks must also go to all our sponsors for their continued support throughout 2021, and to everyone at Fifers for the Community and East Fife Community Football Club for their hard work in keeping our local youngsters training and using Bayview.
We also reflect on all those we have lost throughout the year. The loss of our colleagues Ken Henderson, Tom Irvine and Ian Cook has hit everyone at club hard and we miss them all dearly. We, as a club, have also lost too many friends who were lifelong supporters, and our thoughts go out to all who have lost family and friends during another very difficult year.
As always thank you for your continued support of East Fife Football Club.
Yours in sport,
Jim Stevenson
Chairman
Papa John's Sign for Your Club
East Fife are delighted to be one of 33 SPFL clubs taking part in Papa John’s Sign for Your Club compeition.
One supporter from one SPFL club will win the chance to sign for their team for the remainder of the 2021/22 League One season and the winning club will receive £15,000 from Papa John’s. The winning fan will also receive the following:
- A team squad number for the rest of the 2021/22 season.
- A dummy Club contract.
- Squad number inclusion in the matchday programme.
- A signed Club shirt with their name and squad number on the back.
- Meet and greet with the 1st Manager and players.
- Opportunity to watch the first team train.
- VIP club tour
- Unveiling on the pitch at a home game along with hospitality for you and one guest.
- Partake in a dummy press conference with 1st team Manager unveiling signature for the club.
- Deliver pizza to Manager’s office.
- A pair of season tickets for the remainder of the 2021/22 season and 2022/23 season.
- Free pizza for a year.
The winning fan will be required to partake in a filming day at the club.
The competition is free to enter here and is open to anyone of any age and ability. The closing date is 31st January 2022.
Good Luck!
Montrose - Match Tickets
This Sunday (2nd January 2022) we welcome Montrose to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium. Due to updated Scottish Government guidance, we are only able to accommodate 500 supporters at this game.
The requirement to also reintroduce social distancing means season ticket holders will unfortunately be required to select new seats for this match. Season ticket holders can select their new seats here. Additional tickets may also be purchased. The system will automatically leave seats between each transaction so those wishing to sit together should collect/purchase their tickets in one transaction (max. 8 tickets). You may be contacted to confirm the names of the season ticket holders.
Details of any general sale will be announced tomorrow.
Any season ticket holder who is not able to attend the game can watch the match free of charge on East Fife TV.
Match Preview - Cove Rangers
We travel to the Balmoral Stadium today to face Cove Rangers for our final match of 2021. Cove currently sit top of cinch League One on 37 points.
Squad News
There are no fresh injury concerns for Manager Stevie Crawford with only long-term absentees Danny Swanson and Mikey Cunningham expected to be missing through injury. Both Danny and Mikey have now returned to light training but are not expected to feature until after New Year.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our 3rd choice all-red kit today.
Cove Rangers will be in their traditional home colours of all-blue.
Match Tickets
In line with the latest Government guidance, a maximum capacity of will be enforced at the Balmoral Stadium today. Tickets must be purchased in advance, there will be no pay-at-the-gate option and the ticket office will not be open. There are no available tickets for this game.
Safety Measures
Although proof of a negative test is not required for entry, supporters are encouraged to take a Lateral Flow Test before arriving at the stadium. Supporters are also encouraged to wear face coverings whilst in crowded areas.
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on CRFC TV for £12. Coverage will begin at 14:30PM BST. Due to UEFA blocked hours this match is not available to viewers in England. The match can be purchased here.
Matchday Programme
Cove Rangers offer a free online programme. The latest edition of UnCOVEred can be viewed here.
New Date for Falkirk Match
Our cinch League One home match against Falkirk that was abandoned on Saturday (18th December) has been rearranged for Saturday 22nd January 2022.
All tickets purchased for the original tie will be valid for the rearranged game.
Andrew Osei-Bonsu Departs Bayview
The club can confirm that Andrew Osei-Bonsu has been released from his contract which was due to expire next month.
Andrew made 11 appearances for the club since signing in September.
Manager Stevie Crawford commented: “Things haven't worked out as expected for Andy at East Fife. I didn't see him as part of my plans in the longer term and with his contract expiring in January, we felt it was only fair to allow him the opportunity to find another club as soon as possible.”
Everyone at the club would like to wish him all the best in the future and thank him for his efforts.