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Match Preview - Banks O'Dee
We take a break from league action this week as we travel to Aberdeen to face Banks O’Dee in the 3rd round of the Scottish Cup. Our hosts play in the North Region Superleague where they currently sit in 4th place, 8 points behind leaders Culter but with 5 games in hand. Lasts time out, Banks O’Dee drew 1-1 with Bridge of Don Thistle.
Squad News
Ross Davidson and Ross Dunlop return to the squad this week, and both are in contention for the starting line-up however 3 players will have their fitness assessed prior to travelling after picking up knocks in training this week.
Danny Swanson is waiting on the results of a scan before getting the all-clear to return to training and Mikey Cunningham is still a few weeks away from returning to training following an ankle operation.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our traditional colours of black/gold tops, black short and black stockings with the goalkeeper in all green.
Banks O’Dee will be wearing dark blue strips with light blue hoops, white shorts and light blue socks. The goalkeeper will be wearing green tops, black shorts and green socks.
Match Admission
Admission for today’s match is via pay-at-the gate (cash only). Admission prices are as follows:
Adults - £12
Concessions - £6
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on East Fife TV for £12. Coverage will begin at 14:45PM BST. UEFA blocked hours means today’s match is not available to viewers in England. Commentators this afternoon are Stephen Mill and Liam Anderson. The match can be purchased here.
Vacancy - First Team Manager
East Fife Football Club welcomes applications for the vacant First team Manager's position.
This is a part time position and applicants must be qualified to minimum Level 3 (B licence), but preferably higher, as well as meeting current CPD requirements.
Applications should be submitted, in confidence, by mail to Jim Stevenson (Chairman), East Fife Football Club, Locality Hub Bayview Stadium, Harbour View, Methil, Leven, Fife KY8 3RW or via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Admission Prices for Scottish Cup Tie v Banks O'Dee
Admission prices for our Scottish Cup 3rd round match against Banks O’Dee on Saturday 27th November have been confirmed as follows:
Adults - £12
*Concessions - £6
*Over 65s/Under 16s
Admission is via pay-at-the-gate (cash only).
Those unable to travel to the game can watch the match live on East Fife TV. Please note, season tickets are not valid for this match.
Frail & Hamilton to Take Interim Charge
Following the departure of Darren Young at the weekend, we can confirm that Assistant Manager Stevie Frail and Goalkeeping Coach Lindsay Hamilton will take charge of the team for this weekend’s Scottish Cup tie against Banks O’Dee and until a new manager is appointed.
We are inviting applications for the vacant manager’s position and have already received communication from a number of quality interested parties. We are acutely aware of the importance of making the right choice and will carry out interviews over the coming weeks with a view to making an appointment as soon as possible.
Club Statement - Darren Young
East Fife Football Club confirm that we have today parted company with manager Darren Young.
We would like to put on record our thanks to Darren for everything he has done for the club over the last four years and wish him well for the future.