Big Fifer Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 What's the story with Kevin Rutkiewicz? As far as I'm aware he's retired. Signed for this season but injured quickly and doesn't seem likely he'll be back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 As far as I'm aware he's retired. Signed for this season but injured quickly and doesn't seem likely he'll be back. That's odd, there are strong rumours that he's signed for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fifer Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 He signed a contract with us last season for the remainder of last season then for this season. Perhaps it was terminated early? Who knows. He certainly hasn't been involved so far this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Nuno Gomes no signing then, nut? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthefife Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 GK Jordan Millar and defender Liam Smith (Hearts) and defender Matty Allan (Dundee) all signed on-loan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Nuno Gomes no signing then, nut? We went with Jon McShane instead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafcburty Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 You guys have signed Jonathan Page on loan from us for 90 days. He is a CB. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mon_The_Fife Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Good to see Naysmith add to the squad, we needed some bulking up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 The last of the legends has gone!!! BORN: 9 August, 1926, in Auchterderran, Fife. Died: 4 September, 2014, in Fife, aged 88 OF the many claims that certain players of 1940s and 1950s vintage were desperately unlucky to win an international cap, one of the strongest cases can be made for Willie Finlay. In the post-war period, the outstanding centre-half was a triple League Cup winner with East Fife and a Scottish Cup winner with Clyde. Throw in a Scottish Cup runners-up medal, three Division B championship titles, and two Supplementary Cup wins, and it becomes clear that Finlay was the rock upon which successful teams were built. He could also have been a Scottish League championship winner in 1953, had East Fife not embarked on a suicidal programme of eight “floodlit friendlies” south of the Border in the last two months of the season, travelling to England by coach for midweek fixtures at places such as Swindon Town, Bristol City, Sunderland, Newcastle and Notts County, and then returning ill-prepared for league duty on a Saturday. The Bayview side blew their lead, having topped the league for most of the season, and ended up third in the table, four points behind Rangers and Hibernian – after taking just one point from their final three fixtures. In the post-war era, perhaps only Billy Williamson of Rangers comes ahead of Finlay in the ranks of the most decorated players in Scottish football who did not win an international cap. The theory goes that Finlay, like many others, was overlooked because he played for an “unfashionable” club in Fife, although it should also be said that Rangers giants Willie Woodburn and George Young were worthy wearers of the Scotland No 5 shirt during Finlay’s heyday. However, it should also be noted that in the three years between Woodburn’s final match for Scotland in 1952 and Young taking over the position in 1955, the Scottish selectors tried out four other players at centre-half, continually overlooking Finlay. If his East Fife team-mate Henry Morris could score a hat-trick on his Scotland debut and never be picked again, what chance was there for others? Not much. Finlay’s death last week at the age of 88 is a particularly poignant moment for East Fife FC, because it marks the passing of the last direct link to the Methil club’s famous cup-winning teams from their halcyon days of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Finlay’s name once tripped off the tongue of a generation of football supporters across the country, as part of the revered half-back line-up of “Philp, Finlay, Aitken”. Jimmy Philp was the older head who at first guided the younger pair for the west of Fife, Willie from Bowhill and George Aitken from Lochgelly. The trio forged one of the most successful combinations in the country. Finlay joined East Fife in 1946 from his local team Bowhill Rovers, at the age of 19. The chance of full-time football was one that any young man would jump at, especially one who had worked for the previous six years at Bowhill pit. Success came quickly. One year after signing, he was a League Cup winner as East Fife became the first club – and still only one of two – to lift the trophy while playing outside the top division, then going on to secure the Second Division title later that season. Finlay was again on the winning side in the League Cup final in seasons 1949/50 and 1953/54. Remarkably, East Fife came closer to the cup double in 1949/50, losing out to Rangers in the Scottish Cup final. He was a permanent fixture on the East Fife teamsheet for ten seasons – the most successful decade in the club’s history. Eight of those seasons were spent in the First Division, and the Scottish League Championship was almost within the club’s grasp, with East Fife twice finishing third in the league and twice finishing fourth. Changed days indeed for a club which now finds itself in the basement league of Scottish football. After playing almost 400 games for East Fife, his eventual exit is linked directly to the ill-fated tenure of manager Jerry Dawson, the former Rangers goalkeeper who took over at Bayview when Scot Symon left to join Preston North End. Dawson’s man management skills were poor, and a fall-out saw Finlay depart to Clyde. Dawson’s folly was demonstrated when, within a year, Finlay was a Second Division champion, and within two years, he was a Scottish Cup winner. Clyde lifted the cup at Hampden after a 1-0 win against Hibs, just as East Fife were relegated to the second division, the Methil club never to revive its glory days. After seven seasons at Shawfield, which included a further Second Division title in 1962, Finlay played 14 games for Raith Rovers before his senior career ended in April 1964. He returned to “civilian” life but stayed involved in football, at one stage taking charge of the Lochore Welfare team, and he remained in demand for guest appearances in charity matches. In later life, he was a keen and talented bowls player at his local club in Markinch, the Fife village where he lived before moving to Kennoway in his final years. In 2008, he was a guest of honour at Broadwood Stadium as Clyde celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 1958 Scottish Cup win with a reunion of surviving players. Sadly, his acrimonious departure from East Fife cooled his affection for the Bayview club for many years, but he made a long-overdue return to Methil in 2008 to help unfurl the Third Division championship flag with his former-team-mate Johnny Niven – the first league title East Fife had won since Finlay and Niven were part of the team who won the B Division exactly 60 years earlier. And there were emotional scenes that same year as Finlay was honoured at a special ceremony to pay tribute to East Fife’s greatest players, receiving a standing ovation as he collected his award. A modest and quiet man, Finlay described the night as “unforgettable”, and characteristically attributed his own achievements to the fact that “we had a great bunch of lads in the team”. In truth, he was the cornerstone of the club’s astonishing success. He is survived by his wife Margaret and their two sons. DONALD WALKER (Scotsman) Was lucky enough to meet him twice, when the above photo was taken and at the Centenary Hall of Fame Awards night and what a thoroughly nice man he was, who made the time to talk to everybody who wanted a chance to speak to him, and always remember the awards night where he was so shocked at the adulation and admiration he recieved from the hall, he was actually moved to tears and the welcome he recieved was really no more than he deserved!!! It is now officially the end of an era!!! RIP Willie!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastfifer Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 So, as someone from outside the local area, I feel like the new loan signings have been kind of glossed over. Can anyone enlighten me as to who we've signed and where they play? Cheers in advance! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Date of Birth: 08-02-1990Position: DefenderJoined: 24-01-2014Nationality: EnglishHeight:Previous Clubs: Motherwell, Stirling Albion (on loan), MortonJonathan Page joined the Pars in January 2014 from Morton on a short term contract until the end of the 2013-14 season.Jonathan is a central defender who was 24 years old in February. Born in Winchester, he arrived in Scottish football at Motherwell where he made his debut for them in the Europa League match versus Llanelli in July 2009.In February 2010 Page was loaned out to Stirling Albion until the end of the 2009-10 season. He scored his first senior goals scoring twice against East Fife in a 3-0 win for Stirling and helped The Binos to the Second Division title. Returning back to Fir Park for the following season, Jonathan again experienced European football and scored the third goal in the 3-0 win over Norwegians, Aalesunds.In September 2012, with first-team opportunities limited, Page went on a one-month loan to Hamilton and that became a permanent move. Played against Dunfermline and several of his new team mates while at Hamilton last season. In June 2013, Page signed for Morton and started in 12 of his fifteen appearances for the 'Ton.As at 31/05/14: 14 Dunfermline appearances, 0 goals. Jonathan Page - Centre Half - signed on-loan from Dunfermline athletic for 90 days, so barring any unforseen circumstances should be playing right up to the the return game with Arbroath on the 27th of December, which is good news as he was outstanding Saturday past against them at Gayfield in his first game!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Date of Birth: 10-04-1996Position: DefenderJoined: From Hearts Youth InitiativeNationality: Scottish Top youth prospect and Under-20 Captain Liam Smith has agreed to a loan deal with League two side East Fife until the beginning of January 2015. With Gary Naysmith in charge at New Bayview, Liam will be able to learn from the former Hearts and Scotland full back. Liam will have the opportunity to develop his undoubted talent playing first team football on a regular basis, but under the terms of the loan agreement will still be eligible to play for Hearts U20 side. Played twice, won twice hope his run continues, impressed with what I have seen, looks older and more composed than an 18 year old should, but as good as Mullen has been for us at RB, this boy actually looks better!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Matty Allan - Signed From Dundee (on loan), Centre half Matty was a regular in the SPL under 20s league in 2012/13. He featured during the youth team's pre season build up to the 2013/14 and captained the side Don't know how long for, played against Dunfermline in the Fife Cup last week but I missed the game so can't honestly comment on how he did!! We've also signed Heart's Scotland u21 goalkeeper Jordan Miller on loan as well, he also played last week in the Fife Cup and again I can't comment on his performance!!! I would probably reckon that both these players are signed as cover and would be surprised if they get any real game time!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Also should mention that Congolese International, Mike Mampuya hasn't signed yet but is still training with us!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Mampuya 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faither Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 This is a copy of the newsletter emailed to supporters. We'll also be distributing it at the next home game on Saturday.If you'd like the next update emailed to you please send your full name and email address to member@buyeastfife.org.Campaign updateNewsletter No 2 September 18 2014Response from Fans' MeetingWe've had a great response from the meeting and over 100 people have pledged their support. We would encourage everyone to spread the word by using our Twitter account @buyeastfife and Facebook page.What's Been HappeningWe have appointed Begbies Traynor to act as our financial advisers and they have been getting the process moving.We have formally written to the majority shareholders expressing our wish to make an offer for the club and requesting access to all relevant financial information. They are also helping with drawing up our business plan and financial forecasts showing how the club would be be run. This will take us some time to compile but we are confident we can put together plans which will keep the club financially secure. As part of this we are having the club's land valued.We have also been in contact with an adviser to the majority shareholders to ensure they are kept in the picture while the formal processes are being dealt with.We have spoken with a number of supporters who have indicated they are willing to become Founder Members by donating at least a four figure sum and we're delighted to say that almost £20,000 has been promised in this way.We have also been in contact with Square Knot who have agreed to contact all those who had previously pledged to the club shop to see if they would redirect their pledge to support our Buyout campaign. An astonishing 44 out of 49 replies indicated they would do so. Once we have created a written agreement with the majority shareholders the pledgers will be contacted again by Square Knot and asked to re-commit.We have also met on three occasions with the board of EFFC to see if we can all work together rather than have competing bids. So far we have not yet reached agreement but communication remains open as we would certainly want to have the benefit of their experience.What Next?Once the due diligence has been carried out we will review our bid.We will then consult with you to confirm that there is still support for our bid and that our financial proposals still hold up.Assuming they do, we will present our formal bid to buy the club and then we will take ownership.A new board will then take over.What Can I Do?We will succeed if we have the ongoing support of people, not just financially but in other ways. The best thing to happen is that you offer to help with the running of the club using whatever skills you have and whatever time commitment you can manage.You can tell us what you're willing to do by emailing member@buyeastfife.orgThanks you again for your support.East Fife Supporters Society Working Group 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Match Highlights fron the Scottish Cup tie against Threave Rovers!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince sinclair Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Only caught a bit of the stv news However they might repeat it at 1030. Interview with Rankine, Livi, EF n Dumbarton all mentioned He was at Twiggs house n reporter asked him why he was here 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince sinclair Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 http://m.stv.tv/sport/football/294837-neil-rankine-his-dealings-with-dumbarton-east-fife-and-livingston/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mon_The_Fife Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 His face when he comes to the door is a picture. No real surprise that the Twigg's failed to comment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonLichtie Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 His face when he comes to the door is a picture. No real surprise that the Twigg's failed to comment. His appearence from start to finish on the STV report is hilarious, the obvious surprise and 'oh f**k I've been caught out here' face when he answers the door is superb, as is his answer to one of the questions where he bumbles about for ages trying to answer, then simply stops himself, realises he doesn't actually need to lie about this one and answers 'yes' with a wee grin on his smug puss The man is quite clearly one dodgy b*****d, and hopefully East Fife fans manage to oust him.... I mean the Twigg's :rolleyes: .... soon enough and get the club in their own hands. At that point I hope the club spend a decade or so doing their best Montrose impression and languising in the bottom division without getting relegated so on our 'occaisional' trips into the basement division we can take 12 points off you b*****ds 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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