John Barclay Appointed Vice-Chairman

We’re pleased to announce the appointed of John Barclay as our new Vice-Chairman.

John’s association with East Fife can be traced back to when he first attended Old Bayview with his Dad, at the age of 6, and was immediately hooked, becoming a regular supporter shortly after.

John spent 15-years in the Royal Air Force as an Avionic Technician and followed that up with a year working at the Dockyard in Rosyth. He then worked off-shore with McDermott’s for 10-years before a 15-year spell as landlord of the Millfield in Leven and a 10-year stint as Secretary of the Fife Licensed Trade Association.

John joined the Board of Directors in 2002 and, except for a 2-year spell under a former Chairman, has been ever-present since. With his licensed trade background, John has been, and will continue to be, responsible for looking after the matchday hospitality and overseas functions held at the club.

John Barclay: “Following the passing of Dave Marshall, I was asked to fill the role of Vice-Chairman. It’s big shoes to fill but having been on the Board since 2002 and witnessed many ups and downs over the years I will do my best to help the club navigate through our current situation. Off the field, we have a good team in our present group of Directors and I’m sure we can move forward, together with our new management team, to improve the team on the park as well”.

Chairman Jim Stevenson: “I welcome the appointed of John Barclay as our new Vice-Chairman. John has been at my side for more than 20 years, through thick and thin, and I’m confident that John will continue to give his all for the club. He will continue with his current duties while taking on the additional task of Vice-Chairman and continue to serve the club well.”

Match Preview - Peterhead

We welcome Peterhead to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium this afternoon for the 4^th meeting between the side this season. Peterhead currently sit in 7^th position in cinch League One.

Please note, there will be a minutes applause prior to kick off as we remember former players Ron McIvor and Bob Stirrat along with life-long supporter and former Supporters' Club Chairman Andrew Brown.

Squad News

New signing Darren Watson is available for selection after his loan move from Dundee United however Jude Smith misses out as he serves his one match suspension for his red card last weekend. Connor McManus faces a fitness test before today’s game.

As always, the final squad will be subject to satisfactory Covid tests this morning.

Stewart Murdoch and Kieran Millar restart training this week, but Ross Davidson will be out long-term with a broken metatarsal.

Danny Swanson will play in a bounce game on Tuesday night with a view to being available for selection next weekend.

Sean Brown and Adam Mansouri have joined Bonnyrigg Rose and East Stirlingshire respectively on loan until the end of the season while Aidan McLaughlin has made a permanent transfer to Broomhill FC with East Fife having the option to resign Aidan in the summer.

Team Colours

East Fife will be in our change strip of all red this afternoon with the goalkeeper in yellow.

Peterhead will be in their traditional colours of all blue with the goalkeeper in orange.

Match Tickets

Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Please note, there will be no cash turnstiles and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home. Those unable to purchase tickets online can buy theirs over the phone (01333 426323) and collect from the matchday reception. Parent and Child tickets must be bought over the phone.

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adults - £15

Concessions* - £12

Under 16s** - £5

Parent & Child - £18

Parent & 2 Children - £21

*Over 60s and full-time students. Proof of eligibility may be requested

**Proof of age may be requested

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. Due to UEFA blocked hours this match is not available to viewers in England. Commentators this afternoon are Daniel Hughes and Stephen Mill. The match can be purchased here.

Matchday Catering

The stadium bar will be open to both sets of supporters from 12.15pm this afternoon for pre- and post-match refreshments.

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

Matchday Programme

Issue 11 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.

Aidan McLaughlin Joins Broomhill FC

Midfielder Aidan McLaughlin has joined Lowland League side Broomhill FC on a permanent transfer with East Fife having the option to resign Aidan in the summer.

Aidan joined East Fife in the summer of 2020 but his time at Bayview was severely disrupted by first the covid shutdown then a lengthy layoff through injury. Aidan spent the first half of this season on loan at East of Scotland side Whitehill Welfare.

Good luck Aidan!

Sean Brown Joins Bonnyrigg Rose on Loan

Forward Sean Brown has joined Lowland League side Bonnyrigg Rose on loan until the end of the season.

Sean joined the club in March 2021 from East Stirlingshire and has 24 appearances and one goal to his name so far. He spent the first half of this season on loan at Spartans.

Bonnyrigg currently sit top of the Lowland League and face Celtic B in their next match at the Penny Cars Stadium this afternoon.

Good luck Sean!

Darren Watson Joins On Loan

We are delighted to announce the signing of 18-year-old forward Darren Watson on loan from Dundee United until the end of the season.

Local boy Darren started his footballing career at Kennoway before joining the Fife Elite set up at the age of 10 before making the move to Tannadice a couple of years later. Darren made his debut for Dundee United in December 2020 as a second half substitute against Rangers before making his first start against Ayr United in the Premier Sports Cup earlier this season. Darren has featured on 8 occasions for the United first team this season.

Darren goes into the squad for tomorrow’s match against Peterhead.

Welcome to Bayview Darren!