DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC FC --- The Pars

Da ich ja nicht der einzige Sympathisant der Pars bin, dachte ich mir, dass es Zeit für einen eigenen Thread wird...... :)

Nachfolgend mal einige Infos über die Stadt und den Verein.....

Dunfermline ist eine der ältesten Siedlungen Schottlands und historische Hauptstadt! Bekanntestes Bauwerk der knapp 40.00 Einwohner zählenden Stadt ist Dunfermline Abbey. In dieser Abtei sind nicht weniger als 22 schottische Königinnen und Könige begraben, unter ihnen Robert the Bruce.

Personen aus Dunfermline:
Die Bekanntesten sind eindeutig in der Musikbranche zuhause:
Gegründet wurden hier z.B. Nazareth (Love hurts), Big Country oder auch the Skids.

"Into the valley" von The Skids wird auch heute noch vor den Heimpartien gespielt: http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=9udxbvHiqGw

Verein:
Aus dem Verein gingen viele Spieler hervor, die heute als Trainer bekannt sind, wie z.B. Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes oder Craig Brewster.
Andere bekannte Spieler waren Bert Paton, Jim Leishman (auch Trainer), Jackie McNamara oder Clublegende Norrie McCathie, der im Alter von nur 34 Jahren verstarb und nach dem heute eine Tribüne benannt ist.

Größte Erfolge waren die beiden Cupsiege 1961 und 1968.
Weitere Erfolge:
Scottish Premier League, 4th Place - 2004
Scottish First Division Champions - 1989, 1996
Scottish Second Division Champions - 1926, 1986
Scottish Cup - Winners - 1961, 1968; Runners-up - 1965, 2004, 2007
Scottish League Cup - Runners-up 1950, 1992, 2006
Scottish Challenge Cup - Runners-up 2008
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup - Semi-finals 1969; Quarter-finals 1962
Inter Cities Fairs Cup quarter-finalists 1965-1966

Im Halbfinale des Fife-Cup unterlag man East Fife:

http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/FNewsDetail/0,,10288~1418461,00.html
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Hall of fame 2008:

http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/FNewsDetail/0,,10288~1416608,00.html
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Dunfermlines Trainer Jim McIntyre hat die Auszeichnung zum Trainer des Monats September in der 1st Division erhalten, da sich die Pars im September sehr stark präsentiert haben:
http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/FNewsDetail/0,,10288~1418833,00.html

Hier die aktuelle Tabelle der 1st Division:

Total
Team Pld W D L F A Diff Pts
1 Queen Of The South 9 5 3 1 17 6 11 18
2 Livingston 9 6 0 3 16 14 2 18
3 Dunfermline Athletic 9 4 3 2 12 6 6 15
4 Partick Thistle 9 4 2 3 10 8 2 14
5 St Johnstone 9 4 2 3 15 16 -1 14
6 Dundee FC 9 3 3 3 5 9 -4 12
7 Ross County 9 3 1 5 11 12 -1 10
8 Airdrie United 9 2 3 4 8 9 -1 9
9 Clyde 9 2 3 4 10 13 -3 9
10 Morton 9 0 4 5 6 17 -11 4
http://touchline.onthespot.co.uk/guardian/StatsCentre.asp?Lang=0&CTID=16&CPID=3

Die Pars schlagen Partick Thistle zuhause mit 1-0 (Andy Kirk) und schieben sich auf Tabellenplatz 2, punktgleich mit Queen of the South.....

http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/FMatchreport/0,,10288~45782,00.html

Hier ein Artikel über Norrie McCathie:

Signed by Pat Stanton on the 15th August 1981 in an exchange deal with Craig McFarlane from Cowdenbeith. Having been signed by Edna Hibs after scoring 36 goals in a season, originally tipped to be a prolific goal scorer.

He made his Dunfermline debut only a few weeks later when Stanton called him in for the Ayr game on the 24th October. Norrie turned in a solid debut performance, to the delight of Pars fans.

His first goal came in a 2-1 win over Queens Park, and three days later with a double
against Queen of the South. The Arrival of Tom Forsyth saw Norrie drop to the bench for season 1982/3, in the season where he gained a few games, which also saw the pars relegated.

In 1984 Norrie returned as a strong centre half for Dunfermline, and became an automatic first team selection. In February 1984 McCathie played one of his finest games for the Pars, against League Leaders Alloa. It saw the Pars 3-1 winners.

Winning the 2nd division in 1985/6 season, then gaining promotion into the premier league all came fast for the Pars centre half. He had shown drive and inspiration through the years, and could only improve.

He gained a pre season injury in season 1989, which saw his Dunfermline career in doubt and was given a loan deal with Ayr, but returned for a vital match in January against Airdrie scoring the second goal of that game. It was his proudest moment, to be back with the Pars.

He went on not to miss a league game for 2 seasons, putting Dunfermline into the league cup final of 1991, only to be beat by a strong Hibs team.

Norrie sadly died on the 8th of January 1996, playing his last game in a 2-1 defeat at St. Mirren two days beforehand.

The devastated Pars team went on that season to win the league title, after not being the press favourites, they defied all the critics and done it for MR DUNFERMLINE.

Norrie holds the record for most league appearances for Dunfermline with 497 (563 in all competitions) scoring also 54 league goals (59 in all competitions) for the club.

The spirit of the man still lives on at East End Park. He is always in our thoughts.

In a fitting tribute in December 1998 the Stand behind the home goals, was named after him, to one of Dunfermline Athletic`s Greatest Hero`s.


http://www.dafc.net/index2.php?ID=1081&CATEGORY2=

Die Pars gewinnen das Verfolgerduell bei Livi und sind wieder Zweiter. :)


Andy Kirk scored a sensational late goal to claim victory for the Pars in an thrilling match with Livingston.

The hosts took the lead when a gust of wind came to their air after Paul Gallacher misjudged a corner and James McPake smash home from close range.

Dunfermline hit back nine minutes later through Kirk before Graham Bayne put Dunfermline in front on the hour mark.

A superb pass from Rocco Quinn set up Calum Elliot to score from close range, before Kirk's late winner.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/7728541.stm

Das 0-1 gegen Morton ist die 3. Heimniederlage in Folge. So wird das nichts mit dem Aufstieg..... :(

Dunfermline Athletic 0-1 Morton

Dunfermline's promotion push was dented at the hands of struggling Morton thanks to an Erik Paartalu strike.

Morton took the lead in the 24th minute with his superb drive from 20 yards that nestled in the bottom corner.

Stephen Glass thought he had scored a superb equaliser at the start of the second half with a delightful curling effort, but a foul was given.

Brian Wake should have put the result beyond doubt with 10 minutes to go but shot tamely at keeper Paul Gallacher.



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Dunfermline: Gallacher, Ross (Phinn 76), McCann, Bell, Shields, Scott Thomson, Woods, Glass, Bayne, Kirk, Burke (Holmes 54).
Subs Not Used: McIntyre, Willis, Reidford.

Morton: Cuthbert, MacGregor, Smith, Shimmin, McManus, McGuffie, Jenkins, Paartalu, Weatherson, Grady (Wake 62), McAlister.
Subs Not Used: Masterton, Russell, Walker, McWilliams.

Booked: Weatherson.

Goals: Paartalu 24.

Att: 4,400

Ref: M McCurry


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_div_1/7740954.stm

New directors at East End Park:

http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/FNewsDetail/0,,10288~1464975,00.html

Rangers reserve striker Rory Loy has joined Dunfermline on loan until the end of January.

The 20-year-old has scored nine goals in 11 starts for the Ibrox second string this season and made his first-team debut last month.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/7780656.stm