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Match Preview - Falkirk
We welcome Falkirk to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium this afternoon after the original match was abandoned in the first half due to fog. Falkirk currently sit in 5th position on 25 points after going down 3-2 to Airdrieonians last time out.
Please note, there will be a minutes applause prior to kick off as we remember our dear friend and colleague Dave Marshall who passed away at the start of the month.
Squad News
Ross Davidson will be out for a few weeks with a broken metatarsal picked up at Dumbarton last weekend.
Kieran Millar will face a fitness test prior to the game however Ross Dunlop and Scott Mercer are back in contention after recovering from injury.
Danny Swanson stepped up his return from injury by featuring in last night’s Under 20s match.
As always, the final squad will be subject to satisfactory Covid tests this morning.
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.
Falkirk will be in their change strip of all white with the goalkeeper in pink.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Tickets purchased to the abandoned match in December are valid for this 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 Stephen Mill and Liam Anderson. The match can be purchased here.
Matchday Catering
The stadium bar will be open to both sets of supporters before and after today’s match.
Pie stalls will be open at both ends of the stadium from 2pm. Please note, our pie stalls are cash only.
Matchday Programme
Issue 10 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.
Match Preview - Dumbarton
We travel to the Moreroom.com Stadium this afternoon to face Dumbarton. Dumbarton sit 5 points above us in 9th place going into today’s game.
Squad News
Stewart Murdoch, Danny Swanson, Ross Dunlop, Mikey Cunningham and Cammy Dow all continue to miss out through injury today. Bounce games have been arranged over the next couple of weeks to give Swanson and Dunlop game time as they continue their recovery.
On the plus side, Ross Davidson and Kyle Connell return to the squad this week along with new loan-signing from Hearts Leo Watson.
In other news, Sean Brown has been made available for transfer with a number of clubs already expressing an interest.
Team Colours
East Fife will be our away kit of green/white tops, white shorts, and white stocking with the goalkeeper in blue.
Dumbarton will be in their traditional home colours of yellow tops, black shorts, and yellow stockings with the goalkeeper in pink.
Match Tickets
Admission for today’s match is by pay-at-the-gate
Admission prices are as follows:
Adults - £16
Concessions* - £10
Under 12s** - £8
Parent & Child (U12) - £20
*Over 65s, students, 13–16-year-olds. Proof of eligibility may be requested.
**Proof of age may be requested
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on Sons TV for £12. Due to UEFA blocked hours this match is not available to viewers in England. The match can be purchased here.
East Fife TV’s Overseas Gold subscribers can watch the match on East Fife TV. Commentator this afternoon is Stephen Mill.
Leo Watson Signs On Loan from Hearts
We’re delighted to announce the signing of 18-year-old left-back Leon Watson on loan from Heart of Midlothian until the end of the season.
Leon, also known as Leo, joined the Tynecastle side from Bonnyrigg Rose at Under 11 level, progressing through the ranks before spending the first half of this season on loan at Stirling Albion in League Two. Leo has been capped for Scotland at Under 19 (2 caps), Under 17 (3 caps) and Under 16 level (3 caps), most recently featuring for the Under 19s in their November double header against Armenia and Croatia.
Welcome to Bayview Leo!
Funeral Arrangements for Dave Marshall
Dave Marshall’s funeral is to be held at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Friday 21st 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 3rd meeting between the sides this season. The home side currently sit in 3rd 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.
