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John Barclay
Everyone connected with East Fife Football Club was devastated to learn of the sudden passing of Vice-Chairman John Barclay. John joined the Board of Directors in 2002 but his allegiance to the Fifers began more than 50 years earlier, when he would attend Bayview Park with his father.
John’s working life included a spell as an Avionics Technician in the Royal Air Force and an offshore worker with McDermott’s but he will be best remembered locally as Landlord at the popular Millfield Hotel in Glenlyon Road Leven, which he ran, together with his wife Margaret for 15 years.
It was his experience in the catering and licensed trade industries, including his position as secretary of the Fife Licensed Trade Association, that John was able to bring to his role of Director at Bayview, managing hospitality, functions and running the bars at the stadium. John was particularly keen to be at the front of house, ensuring guests and visitors received a warm welcome, with a guided tour of the stadium always on offer. Meanwhile his wife Margaret was part of the team downstairs in the Boardroom, looking after guests and visiting Directors.
As a Director, John was always supportive of the management, players and staff at the club. His first season saw the club gain promotion under Jim Moffat and there were also two memorable title wins in 2007-08 and 2015-16, but even in more challenging times John would be there to provide encouragement.
At home games John would like to position himself above the tunnel and would offer the side vocal support, particularly if things weren’t going so well on the park and the players were in need of a boost. Everyone in the vicinity was familiar with his trademark shout of “Come on the Fife!!” which would resound around the stand. The same cry would also be heard at grounds across the length and breadth of Scotland. From Borough Briggs at Elgin to Stair Park in Stranraer John followed his beloved East Fife, proudly sporting his black and gold scarf in addition to his club tie.
But it will be that cheery smile and warm handshake that John will also be remembered for, always finding time for a chat. He will be greatly missed.
The club would like to extend its sincere condolences to John’s wife Margaret and family and friends at this difficult time.
Half-Season Tickets Now On Sale
We’re pleased to announce that half-season tickets for our 2023/24 campaign are now on sale.
Half-season tickets are valid for 9 home cinch League 2 matches over the second half of this season starting with the visit of Clyde on Saturday 13th January 2024 and prices have been confirmed as follows:
Adults - £144
Concessions - £114
Students (16-19) - £74
Tickets can be purchased by contacting the club office on 01333 426323.
Please note, those purchasing concession or age-discounted season tickets may be asked for proof of age/disability.
All members of East Fife Community Football Club under 16 years old will continue to be entitled to free admission to all SPFL cinch League Two games at Bayview when accompanied by an adult, or as part of an organised group. Distribution of tickets for these games are being handled by the EFCFC.
Ticket Info v Stenhousemuir
Ticket prices for our cinch League Two match against Stenhousemuir on Saturday 16th December at Ochilview have been confirmed as follows:
Adults - £15
Concessions - £10
Under 16s - £5
Tickets can be purchased online in advance. The West Terracing enclosure will be open on Saturday however fans should note that this is a standing ticket with no access to the seating in the Norway Stand. Disabled supporters or those who require a seat should enter via the Norway Stand.
There is no live streaming option for viewers within the UK or Ireland this weekend however overseas fans can watch the match on East Fife TV with a monthly or annual subscription.
Weekly Goldmine Lotto
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Match Report - Elgin City
East Fife 4-0 Elgin City, Saturday 9th December 2023
MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, cinch League Two
East Fife cruised to their 3rd 4-0 win of the season, hammering Elgin City at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium. The emphatic win has given East Fife a comfortable cushion from the bottom of the SPFL League Two table.
Walls handed East Fife the lead after just 18 minutes. The opportunity broke, as Scotty Shepherd beat ‘keeper to a loose ball on the edge of the 18, though with his back to goal, he was incredibly selfless, and laid the ball off to youngster Brogan Walls, who rifled his shot into the bottom corner.
Elgin bounced back and earned a corner, after squandering a golden opportunity, as Fleming denied the black and whites from close range.
Schiavone brought a long-switched pass down, though his attempted cross-come-shot was launched wide. The Fifers headed wide shortly after, missing opportunity to double lead before half time.
However, Austin did take his chance right on the stroke of half time, to make it 2-0 to East Fife - what a way to finish 1st half! Walls hit a braw, in swinging corner which passed the entire box, before landing at Austin’s feet behind the penalty spot. The striker readied himself before hitting his half volley found itself nestling in the top corner. The goal proved to be the last kick of the half, setting the Fifers up for a comfortable second period.
The second half started as the first half ended, with the Methil Men running rampant. Brian Easton was the one with the chance, although his near post effort was denied by the Elgin goalie.
Five minutes later, Austin had a chance to bag a brace, after Shepherd set him up. Unfortunately for the Fifers though, his shot was into the side netting instead.
We had the ball in the net again after 55 minutes through Austin, but the linesman’s flag was raised for offside.
It took another 10 minutes for East Fife to get their third, but when the chance came, they certainly took it. Brogan Walls bagged his second of the game in what was a quality team move. Ryan Schiavone slipped Austin in behind, who did very well to square it to Connor McManus. The midfield maestro did not hesitate to set up Walls, who caressed it into the bottom corner on his weak(er) foot (I don’t think this man has a weak foot at this point, the Methil Zidane for the Methil Milan).
McHale did excellently to stop it being four on the 75th minute mark, as he plucked Walls’ shot out of the top corner, denying the dynamo a hattrick.
McManus then hit an effort wide two minutes later, which once again stopped us getting a fourth.
At long last the fourth goal did arrive, when Scotty Shepherd who, as per usual, ran his socks off and nipped in with five on the clock when he capitalised on Draper’s poor backpass.
That sealed the deal and was a much-deserved win for East Fife.
East Fife – Fleming, Murdoch, Page, Docherty, Easton, Millar, McManus, Schiavone (Ramsay 80’), Walls (Nicol 88’), Shepherd, Austin (Healy 76’). Subs not used: Newton, Mitchell, Rollo, Comerford.
Elgin City – McHale, Cooper, Mackenzie, Taylor, Ewan, MacEawan, Cameron, Harvey (Cairns 67’), MacLaman (Dingwall 67’), Draper, Jones (Barron 70’). Subs not used: King, Cooney, MacInnes, Crucikshank.
Referee – Ryan Lee
Attendance - 394