ATHLETIC are quids in to the tune of around £5,000 thanks to the fundraising efforts of their Former Players Association.

The generous donation was handed over to the club following the organisation's recently-held annual AGM, and will be used to purchase various new items for the season, such as gym equipment, various training clothing for the playing squad, and a heat printing machine for kits.

Pars chairman and CEO, David Cook, said: "What a tremendous effort by the Former Players Association.

"Not only have many of the members represented the club with distinction, but they continue to make a fantastic financial contribution to the club via their fundraising efforts.

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"This is a great example of the best attributes of the club - players and supporters collaborating to add value to the club we all love."

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Legendary goalkeeper and current chairman of the Dunfermline Athletic Former Players Association, Ian Westwater, added: "As always, we are delighted to help the football club when and where we can.

"The success of our sold out 1988-90 reunion brunch in March 2024, and various other fundraising events, has allowed us to donate another fantastic sum. This now means that since our formation in 2009, we have donated in excess of £25,000 towards the playing squad at the football club."

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Formed with a view to bringing together those who wish to continue or renew their links with the club, the Former Players Association's membership includes includes legendary ex-player and manager, Bert Paton; 1968 Scottish Cup winning skipper, Roy Barry; long-serving former captain, Scott Thomson; 1996 First Division title-winning heroes Ivo Den Bieman and Marc Millar; plus many others.

To find out more about the Dunfermline Athletic Former Players Association, and to purchase tickets for their events, visit their website at www.dafcfpa.co.uk.