The directors of Dunfermline Athletic FC have today, Tuesday 26th March 2013 decided that their only option is to place the club into administration. The administration appointment is expected to take effect within the next couple of days and the directors have approached Bryan Jackson, of accountants PKF, to consider being appointed administrator.

The directors have taken this decision with considerable regret but believe that they have no other choice in the current circumstances. Until the administration is effective all staff will remain in post and the club will continue to operate normally.