Archive
March 2010
Manager Post Dundee
Tue, 30th Mar 2010
30/03/10: JM "I told the boys at half time 'lets make sure that we don't throw this lead away and lets win this game for Greg. I am delighted that we did that."
Dunfermline 2 Dundee 1
Tue, 30th Mar 2010
IRN BRU First Division. Three changes in Pars starting eleven. Gibson (5) 1-0, Bell (34) 2-0. Malone (89) 2-1
Greg Paterson Post QOS
Mon, 29th Mar 2010
"I felt I did OK although I came off the park 2-0 down not having had one save to make or one cross to come for.
Preview Dundee
Sun, 28th Mar 2010
Out the last twelve matches between the teams, Dunfermline have won only one, Dundee six with five draws
U19s v Raith Rovers
Sun, 28th Mar 2010
Raith took the lead in 38 minutes but Harry McGregor drilled the ball into the opposition net for 1-1 draw
Managers Post QOS
Sat, 27th Mar 2010
27/03/10: JM - "It puts a massive dent on our challenge. We have played the most games so we had to win today.
Queen of the South 2 Dunfermline 0
Sat, 27th Mar 2010
Fleming, Bell and Graham replaced by Paterson, Gibson and Ross. McLaren (45+2) 1-0, Weatherston (71) 2-0. Cardle red carded (81)
Manager on Friday
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
26/03/10:- JM "We are severely stretched - we are missing our main two strikers, we are missing key players ...
Queen of the South Preview
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
There have been 64 league meetings between the clubs with the Fifers having won 33 of them, QOS 21 with 10 having been drawn.
Austin McCann Post Partick
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
"We had chances ourselves and we have got to put them away. Thistle got the second goal and we just couldn't get back in the game."
Managers Post Partick
Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
23/03/10: - JM "At crucial periods of the game chances present themselves and you have got to put them away. We never did that and it came back to haunt us."
Dunfermline 1 Partick Thistle 2
Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
IRN BRU First Division: three changes Bell, Phinn and Cardle start. Buchanan 0-1 (27). McDougall (37) 1-1. Donnelly (81) 1-2.
Gary Mason Post Raith
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
"We need to concentrate on ourselves and not worry about everybody else. At the end of the day whatever happens happens. We need to try and keep winning as many games as we can.
Preview Partick Thistle
Sun, 21st Mar 2010
The last twelve league games have seen Dunfermline win seven, draw two and lose three. The Pars last victory was a stunning 4-1 at Firhill in January when Joe Cardle came off the bench to hit a hat-trick.
U19s v Partick Thistle
Sun, 21st Mar 2010
Schivone (32) put Pars ahead, Schivone (44) 2-0. Thistle Bannigan (63) 2-1; Burns (90 pen) 2-2
Managers Post Raith
Sat, 20th Mar 2010
20/03/10:- JM "We are playing catch up so we just have to take care of ourselves and see where that takes us. I am not really interested in anyone else."
Raith Rovers 1 Dunfermline 2
Sat, 20th Mar 2010
IRN BRU First Division: Burke for Bell the only change for Dunfermline. Simmons red card (33). Mason (50) 1-0, Tade (66) 1-1, Graham (83) 2-1
Woods Appeal Successful
Fri, 19th Mar 2010
SFA have upheld the appeal against Woods dismissal
Manager ahead of derby
Thu, 18th Mar 2010
18/03/10: JM - "We know Rovers will be smarting and desperate to make amends for the result the other night.
Suspensions Kick in
Thu, 18th Mar 2010
Steven Bell and Willie Gibson sidelined by Disciplinary Committee.
They won't steal my goal
Thu, 18th Mar 2010
Steven McDougall:- "It was nice to get the goal but better to get the three points. I never heard the announcement but I was told about it.
Preview Raith Rovers
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
Jim McIntyre will be hoping to do the double this week following up Tuesday night`s win with victory in Kirkcaldy.
Manager Post Raith
Tue, 16th Mar 2010
16/03/10: JM - "We had the keeper to thank for a couple of good saves and timely blocks and they might be feeling they should have scored. I can only applaud my players and say that they were magnificent."
Dunfermline 2 Raith Rovers 1
Tue, 16th Mar 2010
IRN BRU First Division: Gary Mason returns, Alex Burke on the bench. McDougall (11) 1-0. Bell red card (44). Gibson (55) 2-0.
Appeal Against Calum Woods Dismissal
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
Calum Woods will be available for tonights game against Raith Rovers after the appeal was referred to a review panel
Steven McDougall Post QOS
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
"I have been out for a while with a broken toe so this was my first start in six weeks, I am feeling it a little bit now but it is worth it for the three points and to get a goal as well."
Preview Raith Rovers
Sun, 14th Mar 2010
Dunfermline v
Greg Fleming Post QOS
Sun, 14th Mar 2010
"We are all disappointed that we lost a goal but we still won so we are happy with that."
U19s v Morton
Sun, 14th Mar 2010
Paul Willis returns to spur on his team mates and score in comfortable victory over Morton
Managers Post QOS
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
13/03/10: JM - "I am very pleased to stop the rot of Queens coming here and winning; they have won the last four here including the cup games.
Hugh Robertson 1939 - 2010
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are saddened to hear of the death on Friday 12th March of 1968 cup winner Hugh Robertson. Funeral Arrangements Announced
Dunfermline 3 Queen of the South 1
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
IRN BRU First Division: Four changes - Burke, Holmes, Gibson and McDougall in. McDougall (18) 1-0. Woods (43) 2-0. Weatherston (69) 2-1. Bell (85 pen) 3-1.
Manager Friday Lunchtime
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
12/03/10: JM - "They are well coached and have good players with a bit of pace about them. They have an experienced defence and a few players who can hurt you on the day."
DAFC - Annual General Meeting
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
Monday 15
Preview Queen of the South
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
Saturday 13th M
U19s v Elgin City
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
Sunday 7
Manager Post Airdrie United
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
09/03/10: "Andy Kirk has a bad injury, he could be out for 4 to 6 weeks. He has done his ankle and it's badly swollen, so that's a real blow.
Airdrie United 1 Dunfermline 1
Tue, 9th Mar 2010
One change in Pars starting XI; Phinn in place of Burke. Waddell goal in 24 put Airdrie 1-0 up. Gibson penalty (86) earns a draw
Steven Bell Post Airdrie
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
"Nobody has given up hope but we know we can't afford to keep dropping stupid points at home.
Preview Airdrie United
Sun, 7th Mar 2010
Tuesday 9
Chris Higgins Post Airdrie
Sat, 6th Mar 2010
"The main thing from my point of view was the clean sheet in my first start in a while. It was important for me that we did that."
Managers Post Airdrie United
Sat, 6th Mar 2010
06/03/10:- JM - "It was just pleasing to grind out a result - that is exactly what we did. Then we got a wee bit of luck at the other end. I am very pleased."
Dunfermline 2 Airdrie United 0
Sat, 6th Mar 2010
IRN BRU First Division: Alex Burke, Chris Higgins and Andy Dowie returned while Willie Gibson still found himself on the bench. Kirk penalty 1-0 (53), Bell 2-0 (87)
Meet the Managers Night
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
As part of Dunfermline Athletic's 125th anniversary celebrations, the club held a Meet the Managers Night in the Kingdom Suite at East End Park on Thursday evening.
Preview Airdrie United
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
The Diamonds will be fighting hard to prevent relegation for the third successive season and this the first of two back to back league games between the clubs.
Meet the Managers Night - 4th March 2010
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
Come along and meet Jim McIntyre, Jim Leishman, Bert Paton and Harry Melrose .
DAFC v Raith Rovers
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
Game Postponed
Preview Raith Rovers
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
In the last ten league fixtures the Pars have won half of them, Raith three and two ended all square. The most recent game on 7th November 2009 was a 2-1 away win for the Pars.
Steven Bell Post Morton
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
"Last week just showed the inconsistency that we have had this season. The Manager has had a good word with us and made a couple of changes today to show what he is about.
