Will MAN UTD come back to EEP ?

As it is the clubs 125th year as a professional team in Scottish football, we are currently in talks with a Premeirship side to play a freindly. But a secret source has told me that it looks like it is Manchester United who may be taking a trip up the M6 and then along A80 into Fife for a Second time. The English giants have already played at East End Park in August 2008 when they announced a 14 man squad which included big name players such as Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Wayne Rooney to face a pars side which included big names (well to us anyway) such as Stevie Crawford and Mark Burchill, for Scott Thompsons testimonial match. The decision has not yet been announced but we can only hope.

What a Season Lies Ahead.

The 2010/11 season looks like it is going to be one of the best seasons of all time if you are a supporter of DAFC. With two fellow fife teams and our biggest rivals in the same league there is sure to be some hot fixtures. There is also a great opportunity to go and see the team away from home with most of the fixtures being quite close to home.

DAFC OPEN DAY A HIT !!!

On Sunday 9th may 2010 East End Park opened its gates to the supporters for the annual open day. This years event was set out to be the biggest and bes of all time, although it was only my first trip to one of the open days i was bitterly disapointed. Well it is really based for kids, but none the less for a measley £2 i cant complain. There was a few things to do but most of them did cost you extra money but still included things like face painting, players signing and big inflateables, all in all a good day out for all

Rovers finally come

The eagerly awaited league tie between The pars and Raith Rovers was origianally ment to be played on the 2nd of January and was re scheduled for the 2nd of March but freezing conditions caused both games to be postponed. Finally after over 2 months the game looks to be set to be played tonight at East end park with a 7.45pm k.o. All tickets origianally ment for the first tie on the 2nd of January are still valid but if you would like a refund you have until kick off tonight at the ticket office located at the stadium. The Pars have won their last two home games and 5 in their last 10 where as Raith have won just 3. Rovers have been having a very good scottish cup run which sees them in the semi - finals, but will they carry that momentum through to tonights game ? A good fixture lies ahead but who will come out on top.

Why are we called THE PARS ?

The majority of present day supporters consider the name Pars to be a derivative of the shout "Paralytics" which has been the cry from the terracings during the all to often spells of indifferent form. Others have suggested that Athletic were a very physical team and "paralysed" their opponents by virtue of their rough play. Or is it because of the parrarell stripes on our strips.

No matter which may be the correct reason for the Pars, each theory has its exponents who are convinced that theirs is right. Few seem to agree and some solutions sound decidedly fishy - like the suggestion that the team were named after young salmon - parr- which have black and white stripes. What is clear though is that the nickname has borne the test of time and vastly changing fortunes.

Fife Derby Re-Scheduled AGAIN !!!

Yet again the weather played a huge part in Scottish football with temperatures dropping to as low as minus 4 degrees. The game was originally ment to be played on the 2nd of January and yet the re-scheduled game for the 2nd of March was also called off. The game has yet again been re-arranged for the 16th of March at East End Park with tickets from the original fixture still being elligible for the tie. If you want to get a refund then you have until the re-arranged fixture to get your money back.
The game should go ahead if the weather doesn't go the wrong way again but we will have to wait and see.

Win away to Morton

A good 3 points for the pars at Cappielow in Greenock as the pars faced a tough game against in form Morton. The game got off on a high with Dunfermline having most of the possesion and attempts on goal but in the end the two teams went in goalless at half time. Morton boss Iain Buchan must have given his team a good talking to at half time as not long into the second half Morton took the lead with a header into the far side of the goal. This seemed to lift the pars and on 70 minutes they equallised with a goal from Andy Kirk and just seven minutes later on his debut return to the feild for the pars Gary Mason scored to put the pars 2-1 up. A good win for the team ahead of tuesdays nights game with our fife rivals Raith Rovers. Well Done pars !!!

Fife Derby Re-Scheduled

The long awaited rearranged fixture at home to Raith Rovers has finnaly been scheduled for the tuesday 2nd March at 7:45pm ko. The last time these two teams met at Eastend Park Raith were 0-2 winners but in the latest fife derby the pars came out on top winning 1-2 at Starks park. The game was meant to be played on the 2nd of January but due to a frozen pitch and scottish cup ties being played this is the only possible time for the match to be played.

Defeated at hands of AYR UTD !!!

A shocking display from the home team saw us play well in the opening stages but swiftly driffeted out of a dull game which seen Gary Masons return to eastend park posponed as the manager decided to play himself instead. In all we had 14 corners but failed to capitalise o the chances. With a boring game on the cards things took a turn for the worst as Ayr pushed ahead. The pars didn't look like equallising but came close with a shot coming back off the woodwork but appart for that we just were'nt good enough. Final score Dunfermline 0 - 1 Ayr.

2-2 With County

The pars threw away a two goal lead from the first half to end the game a draw in Dingwall. Nicky Phinn fired the pars two up in the first half but ross county played well and pulled us back before we had the chance to run away with the game. County showed great fighting spirit and were deservent of the point, the pars had the chance to close the gap near the top and almost had it but let it slip from their grasp. Hopefully this isnt a sign of whats to come over the next few games after the cup exit to Celtic.

Out of the Scottish Cup

Dunfermline crashed out of the scottish cup on sunday after a 4-2 defeat to the hands of Celtic. All eyes were focused on the Celtic teamsheet to see if Robbie Keane would be starting. The Republic of Ireland striker found him self on the bench at the start of the match but would later make a huge impact. Celtic pushed ahead in the early stages of the game with new loan striker Kammera. But Celtics joy was very short lived as straight from the kick ff the pars worked their way down the wing before Nicky Phinn played in David Graham sloted in the equalising goal. Dunfermline were then awarded a penalty shortly after and Andy Kirk stepped up to fire Dunfermline 2-1 up. Celtic scored in the turning point of the match in the 42nd minute to send both teams level at half time. The second have started and the main man had come on, Robbie Kean was on the pitch and was trying to make an immediate impact. Celtic edged ahead thanks to an own goal by defender Calum Woods before Celtic were awarded a penalty of their own. Keane stpped up and calmly slotted the ball passed a stranded Greg Flemming in the Dunfermline goal. Dunfermline seemed to run out of steam and Celtic ran out winners sending the pars out of the cup. It was an entertaining game and the near 9000 crowd produced a great atmosphere. Celtic now have a quarter final tie with Ross County.
Well done pars you played a great game.

Queen of the South - Tuesday 2nd February

After Saturdays home game against Queens was postponed due to a frozen pitch both teams have agreed to play the fixture tonight. Pay at the gate administration and kick off is 7.45pm. Dunfermline have won eight of their last twelve games and we hope they can keep up this good form going into sundays game against Celtic.

Scottish Cup VS Celtic

Dunfermline have drawn Celtic f.c. in the 5th round of the scottish cup. The game is to be held at East End Park on the 7th of February kick off 12.15pm. The Pars got through to the 4th round after a replay against Stenhousemuir which Dunfermline narrowly won 2-1 after extra time. The Pars had already beat Steny a massive 7-1 at home but due to some admin errors and feilding an illegible player saw us thrown out of the cup. We appealed the descision and won the fight to be reinstated into the cup. Celtic are one of the biggest names in Scottish football and Dunfermline have a tough game ahead of them.

Breif History

Dunfermline Athletic Football Club aka 'The Pars' were formed 1874 after the Dunfermline cricket team formed a football club to keep fit. Since then Dunfermline a.f.c. have won the Scottish cup on two occasions and were promoted into the top flight of scottish football in 1927 and were relegated from the premier division in 2007.