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We were in Europe six years ago - knocked out by a Swedish club started by shipyard workers. A trip to Methil will be like re-living the glory days but without the need for passports.
Won't need a passport but you'll still need inoculations.
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Could be good news for Dunfermline, at least the guy will know what he is getting involved in - or a tax dodge?
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So they should just throw the doors open? That would make them less than effective administrators.
Also the administrators have dropped the prices, yet they need the money badly. I don't think many fans would have grumbled paying regular prices. Perhaps the administrators are fearing the worse? That is utter speculation mind.
Dropping the prices makes sense. There will be many more "neutrals" go to the game. Even Dunfermline fans who would be thinking twice will be encouraged to turn up.
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Anyone else cringing whenever he refers to Dunfermline as 'the Townies'?
They'll always be the Townies to the rest of Fife.
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Both huge step-ups from the level below, particularly in the latter case.
Still pretty grim in footballing terms though.
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Is it PATG tomorrow or do you still have to get tickets from that kiosk. Thinking about popping along seeing as we don't have a game tomorrow.
If it's half as good as the first leg it will be well worth going. Even thinking of coming down from Aberdeen.
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You'll notice I said it after the game. Division 2 is utter shite. If Rangers weren't there, Dunfermline would skoosh it over a season, much like ourselves and Queen of the South have recently.
And what do you think of DIvision 1 or the SPL ?
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Sounds like the sensible thing to do if you ask me . Might not make up all the amount but would put a dent in it.
Grant228 said no. So forget that (he is really important)
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I'll settle this one nice an early, No.
Jeez,you must be really important.
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Why don't Dunfermline just pay the money due from the entry fees of the Cowden fans on Saturday? I'm sure if they would do that it would encourage many extra Cowden fans to go to the game . It's a win/win and get some decent publicity for Dunfermline FC.
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Cowden fans seething. Is this just because we're due you some cash?
Nah, it's because it's no right.
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But, if you do go down, your crowd over a season will drop more than 12k - you will lose all your derbys and high away supports, plus your home support will most likely drop. So being in 2nd will not benefit you any more financially.
This possibility does stick inmy craw a bit. Nothing against the Pars or their fans at all, but I think Dunfermline (and any team that enters admin and has to do a CVA) should be demoted automatically (ETA: at end of season) - the fact they have been deducted a number of points which gives them the guarantee of not finishing 10th (no way are Airdie going to not finish 10th), it gives them 2 scenarios - the chance to stay in the division (and thus, no real punishment), or the chance to get extra income in potentially 4 playoff games (gates split i think?), and either stay in 1st division (thus, no real punishment AND a hefty financial bonus) or get relegated (but with a financial bonus.)
Not really fair on all the other teams in 1st division and 2nd division who have either lived within their means, cut costs accordingly, or limited their debt to much lower levels than that of Dunfermline. As i say, nothing against the Pars directly, just feel not only have they got off way too lightly, but are getting unfair helping hand against every other club who has lived within their means, and are being given every opportunity to carry on as they were in same league next season, and that just does not sit right with me.
The 15 point deduction does not fit the crime imo.
Too many pals involved in making the decision. Leishman and MacDoog although not directly involved (supposedly) must surely have had some influence as these folk are all "pals" It all stinks.
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Hope lots of pars fans turn up to pay Cowdenbeath want we are due and hope Livvy get a result.
We'll be in a relegation battle with Cowden soon.
Hope Livy get a result? That's gratitude.
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Did I imagine this or has Leishman asked Pars supporters to hand over savings and holiday money to keep the club afloat?
Read this in "The Courier" yesterday. Thought it was a misquote at the time. Surely it has to be.
Is there any guarantee that any of the monies raised won't end up in Masterton's pocket?
Well done to all those who have donated money, I hope it isn't wasted.
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Pars have home games coming up against Cowden and Hamilton. You couldn't make it up.
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Torn faced little ba... stand out on the wing for the Pars, caused us no end of trouble over the past few years.
Presumably he's playing for peanuts. Welcome to the club, Joe.
He is a pain and the target of much abuse but he is a decent player and the Rovers have plenty money or not?
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I couldnt see us surviving 25pt. But then again thats not a prority.
As for players thats gonna get binned, Andy Kirk is supposedly on £1700 a week. I would imagine Gallacher, Husband, Barrowman, McMillan (possibly Morris) are the big earners in the sqaud. Have no idea what position Jim Jeffries will be in if he stays, But then again I have it on good authority that Masterton's c**t daughters are the biggest finicial drain on the wage bill.
If this is true and players are on £1700/week then it is no wonder that they are in a mess. Even half that it is good money for mediocre players.
How many other clubs in this league could afford that?
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Aye best of luck on the eve of destruction, my football life will never be the same again, the challenge of Cowdenbeath and east fife will never match the tingling sensation experienced during the big fife derby, lets hope things turn out for the best, death as a rich crooks plaything is not what the lifeblood support deserve, I'm totally gutted for you all , my memories span decades over the years we have had many memorable battles too many to mention, as an apprentice at Marconi during the seventies I work with many pars fans and players. Lets hope a miracle happens....mon the big team.
Agree 100%. Beating the Rovers or East Fife will never replace beating the Townies. Ask any Cowden fan who was at CP for the 4-2 game.
Such a shame that once again it's the fans who get shafted.
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All the diddy fife teams getting on there high horses, cuties.<br />Fwiw Raith couldn't afford the tean the year Dunfermline won the title, any attempt by Raith fans to feel superior over the budgets that year are laughable. <br />Meanwhile hows the stadium issue looking in Cowdenbeath?<br />Fife, the kingdom of financial fuckdom.
Pathetic. Many Cowden fans sympathise with Dunfermline, wonder why. You lot will be lucky if you can even play fitba next season. Credit to the Pars today. Takes some bottle not to try, even a wee bit.
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Are Airdrie likely to be saved from relegation first, by DAFC going tits up or league reconstruction?
At this rate they will end up in the SPL!
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Liking the fans of other teams honestly believing they don't have players on more than £500 per week.
Does it matter? It isn't a fortune is it?
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If that statement from JJ done anything to us Pars fans, it made us heartbroken. It's terrible reading. I urge every and any Pars fan who can afford, and make, it on Saturday to get along to EEP - each and every one of these players and non-playing staff deserve to be supported and respected and showing this on Saturday by attenidng will probably mean a lot to them, as well as giving them the best possible chance of getting more wages next week. Also, when you turn up, if you turn up, remember to protest against the current BoD.
COYP!!
Instead of players going on strike etc, why don't the fans boycott or even threaten to boycott a game.That should bring this to a head quick enough .
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That's a pretty shocking attitude to have towards your staff. Wouldn't blame the players if they refused to play.
They will lose if they decide not to play, but they cannot be punished for "not playing very well"
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Masterton does sound less than convincing. I would be VERY worried if I was a Pars fan.
Horrible, horrible situation for Pars fans. We all love our clubs but this really is testing fans loyalty.
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The East Fife Thread
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Guess geography wasn't your strong point.