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Dunfermline football manager who juggles two teams stars in BBC segment

Dunfermline football manager who juggles two teams stars in BBC segment

David Laming with a special Pars top that he was presented with on his 80th birthday in March.

David Laming with a special Pars top that he was presented with on his 80th birthday in March.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

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Volunteer David, 80, blows final whistle on role in the Pars shop

BOSS: McPake hopes the Pars can use the confidence gained to get a result against Ayr.

BOSS: McPake hopes the Pars can use the confidence gained to get a result against Ayr.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Pars boss aiming for an Ayr raid after back-to-back wins

Walking football sessions are being piloted at High Valleyfield on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11.30am

Walking football sessions are being piloted at High Valleyfield on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11.30am

Free walking football sessions being piloted to promote active lifestyle

Dunfermline Athletic are 'in talks' with potential new investors.

Dunfermline Athletic are 'in talks' with potential new investors.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

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'New owners must win Pars fans over with plans to take club forward'

Star Kyle Benedictus signs a calendar at a previous Pars event.

Star Kyle Benedictus signs a calendar at a previous Pars event.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Chance for fans to have new calendars signed by Pars heroes

CUP EXIT: Crossgates took their cup tie with Lochore Welfare to the wire, but unfortunately fell short.

CUP EXIT: Crossgates took their cup tie with Lochore Welfare to the wire, but unfortunately fell short.

Narrow cup exit for Crossgates and heavy defeat for the Swifts

Kelty Hearts player-boss Michael Tidser.

Kelty Hearts player-boss Michael Tidser.

Kelty gear up for top of the table clash after win at Annan

It's on its way. Lewis McCann netted the winner against Airdrie on Saturday.

It's on its way. Lewis McCann netted the winner against Airdrie on Saturday.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

'Tell you about my winning goal? I didn't even see it'

Striker Chris Kane was out of luck with this early chance against Airdrie.

Striker Chris Kane was out of luck with this early chance against Airdrie.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

'It's three points we've been crying out for' as Pars win basement battle

The bottom two sides in the Championship faced off at East End Park.

The bottom two sides in the Championship faced off at East End Park.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

McCann do as Lewis wins basement battle for the Pars

Acrobay gymnasts started their season with medal success the Scottish Acrobatic Tournament and Beginners event.

Acrobay gymnasts started their season with medal success the Scottish Acrobatic Tournament and Beginners event.

Acrobay stars open season with Scottish medal haul

Connor Allan (left) and Luke McCarvel (right) have made an encouraging impact at Kelty Hearts.

Connor Allan (left) and Luke McCarvel (right) have made an encouraging impact at Kelty Hearts.

Kelty Hearts FC

Youngsters urged to 'keep performance levels high'

Ross Cunningham is enjoying a superb start to the season with Kelty Hearts.

Ross Cunningham is enjoying a superb start to the season with Kelty Hearts.

Kelty Hearts FC

Kelty star Ross is enjoying best season of his career 'by a big margin'

Carnegie Judo Club, whose head coach, Jim Feenan, is pictured welcoming MSPs to the dojo last year, will benefit from JudoScotland investment.

Carnegie Judo Club, whose head coach, Jim Feenan, is pictured welcoming MSPs to the dojo last year, will benefit from JudoScotland investment.

Judo club granted funding boost

Ben Sandilands (left) and Owen Miller (right) have been selected for funding on the Paralympic World Class Programme.

Ben Sandilands (left) and Owen Miller (right) have been selected for funding on the Paralympic World Class Programme.

Funding boost for Fife para athletics stars

DAFC Fussball GmbH announced their intention to sell their shares in Dunfermline Athletic in August.

DAFC Fussball GmbH announced their intention to sell their shares in Dunfermline Athletic in August.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Pars 'in talks with potential new owners'

Tobi Oluwayemi kept another clean sheet in Dunfermline's SPFL Trust Trophy win over Alloa Athletic.

Tobi Oluwayemi kept another clean sheet in Dunfermline's SPFL Trust Trophy win over Alloa Athletic.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Pars 'need to maintain intensity' in Diamonds crunch clash

Dunfermline Rugby Club's senior men's first XV will be aiming to be bounce back from their last outing, a defeat at Strathmore, when they go to Greenock Wanderers in their next match.

Dunfermline Rugby Club's senior men's first XV will be aiming to be bounce back from their last outing, a defeat at Strathmore, when they go to Greenock Wanderers in their next match.

Dunfermline Rugby Club

Dunfermline coach seeks reaction in Greenock after Strathmore loss

Joe Chalmers says Dunfermline

Joe Chalmers says Dunfermline

Dunfermline Athletic FC

'We need to find another level': Midfielder looks ahead to key league clash

Joe Chalmers believes playing football at a high tempo suits Dunfermline's game best.

Joe Chalmers believes playing football at a high tempo suits Dunfermline's game best.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

'We play our best when we keep energy high': Chalmers reflects on Alloa win

Rosyth Sharks were knocked out of the Caledonia Midlands Bowl by Alloa on Saturday.

Rosyth Sharks were knocked out of the Caledonia Midlands Bowl by Alloa on Saturday.

Sharks bitten by Alloa to exit Caledonia Midlands Bowl

Dunfermline suffered their fourth loss of the season at Strathmore.

Dunfermline suffered their fourth loss of the season at Strathmore.

Dunfermline Rugby Club

Dunfermline lose at Strathmore in 'off performance'

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts fell to defeat against Preston Athletic.

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts fell to defeat against Preston Athletic.

EAST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE

Crossgates Primrose FC

Oakley victorious but Swifts and Primrose defeated

Lewis McCann's winning goal sent Dunfermline into the semi-finals of the SPFL Trust Trophy.

Lewis McCann's winning goal sent Dunfermline into the semi-finals of the SPFL Trust Trophy.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Cup win 'should have been more comfortable'

Lewis McCann scored the only goal as Dunfermline reached the SPFL Trust Trophy semi-finals.

Lewis McCann scored the only goal as Dunfermline reached the SPFL Trust Trophy semi-finals.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

McCann's the man as Pars reach cup semi-finals

Dunfermline and Carnegie Hockey Club men's firsts, in action against Western Wildcats in a previous game, are still searching for their first Scottish Hockey Men's Premiership win of the season.

Dunfermline and Carnegie Hockey Club men's firsts, in action against Western Wildcats in a previous game, are still searching for their first Scottish Hockey Men's Premiership win of the season.

Dunfermline Carnegie Hockey Club

Carnegie continue search for first league win

James McPake his hoping to taste cup success as side take on Alloa in the Challenge Cup on Tuesday.

James McPake his hoping to taste cup success as side take on Alloa in the Challenge Cup on Tuesday.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Pars looking for cup success as they prepare to take on Alloa

Chris Hamilton says he and his colleagues need to “stand up and be counted” as they attempt to turn round their league form..

Chris Hamilton says he and his colleagues need to “stand up and be counted” as they attempt to turn round their league form..

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Pars midfielder calls for players ‘stand up and be counted’ to help reverse fortunes

Pars boss James McPake was left frustrated as his side left Hampden with no points on Saturday.

Pars boss James McPake was left frustrated as his side left Hampden with no points on Saturday.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Pars boss frustrated after Spiders creep to victory at Hampden

Pressure is growing on Fife Council to commit to better sporting facilities, and a new pool, in Inverkeithing.

Pressure is growing on Fife Council to commit to better sporting facilities, and a new pool, in Inverkeithing.

'Give us a sporting chance to build something better in Inverkeithing'

Dunfermline suffered a 2-1 defeat against Queens Park at Hampden.

Dunfermline suffered a 2-1 defeat against Queens Park at Hampden.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Dunfermline defeated as Spiders creep to victory at Hampden

Kelty Hearts earned victory over Dumbarton this afternoon.

Kelty Hearts earned victory over Dumbarton this afternoon.

Kelty Hearts FC

Cunningham's stunner helps Kelty to victory over Sons

Craig Masson (left) was named sportscotland's Community Coach of the Year for his work in cycle speedway.

Craig Masson (left) was named sportscotland's Community Coach of the Year for his work in cycle speedway.

Cycle speedway coach Craig scoops national award

A national swimming centre of excellence could be built in Inverkeithing, a councillor has suggested.

A national swimming centre of excellence could be built in Inverkeithing, a councillor has suggested.

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'Be ambitious and build a national swimming centre of excellence in West Fife'

Kieran Ngwenya says the Pars are confident of climbing up the Championship table.

Kieran Ngwenya says the Pars are confident of climbing up the Championship table.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

'Our performances don't warrant league placing' says Pars star

Caroline Weir returned to Scotland duty last month after almost a year on the sidelines.

Caroline Weir returned to Scotland duty last month after almost a year on the sidelines.

'There were some tough moments': Real and Scotland ace Caroline on injury recovery

Ross Cunningham is League One's top goalscorer with eight so far this season.

Ross Cunningham is League One's top goalscorer with eight so far this season.

Kelty Hearts FC

Kelty star's 'football IQ' praised as he hits the top of League One's scoring chart

The future of the Inverkeithing High site was up for discussion today at Fife Council.

The future of the Inverkeithing High site was up for discussion today at Fife Council.

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'Backstabbing' councillors blamed in Inverkeithing sports hub row

Kieran Ngwenya believes he has more to give in a Pars shirt.

Kieran Ngwenya believes he has more to give in a Pars shirt.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

'I've still got more to give': Athletic ace opens up on injury and form

Rhys Breen joined Annan Athletic on loan in September.

Rhys Breen joined Annan Athletic on loan in September.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

'I’ll give it a bash': Pars star recalls wonder goal

Taylor Sutherland nets for Dunfermline at Spartans in a League Cup match earlier this season.

Taylor Sutherland nets for Dunfermline at Spartans in a League Cup match earlier this season.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

'We've got to be careful with the difference in levels': Boss addresses striker calls

The Carnegie Leisure Centre would struggle to accommodate any more learner swimmers if the pool in Inverkeithing closes.

The Carnegie Leisure Centre would struggle to accommodate any more learner swimmers if the pool in Inverkeithing closes.

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Waiting list for lessons tops 700 in West Fife amid closure threat for pool

Knockhill Racing Circuit closed out its 2024 programme of events with a spectacular fireworks show on Saturday.

Knockhill Racing Circuit closed out its 2024 programme of events with a spectacular fireworks show on Saturday.

Knockhill Racing Circuit

Knockhill ends year of events with a bang in fireworks spectacular

Dunfermline boss James McPake is confident his team can find a consistent run of results.

Dunfermline boss James McPake is confident his team can find a consistent run of results.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Boss confident Pars can turn form around

Chris Kane was substituted during Saturday's match with Partick Thistle.

Chris Kane was substituted during Saturday's match with Partick Thistle.

Dunfermline Athletic FC

Pars boss provides injury update on strike star

Kelty Hearts welcome Dumbarton to New Central Park on Saturday.

Kelty Hearts welcome Dumbarton to New Central Park on Saturday.

Kelty Hearts FC

'We need to be more clinical' says Kelty number two McDonald

Kevin McDonald (right) believes League One it will take time for the League One table to fully take shape.

Kevin McDonald (right) believes League One it will take time for the League One table to fully take shape.

Kelty Hearts FC

Kelty assistant: League One table will take shape 'longer than in a normal season'

Ross Cunningham's eighth goal of the season gave Kelty Hearts a point at Inverness.

Ross Cunningham's eighth goal of the season gave Kelty Hearts a point at Inverness.

Kelty Hearts FC

Inverness 'probably the best team' Kelty have played after League One draw

Boccia coach Claire Morrison won Coach of the Year at the Scottish Women in Sport Awards.

Boccia coach Claire Morrison won Coach of the Year at the Scottish Women in Sport Awards.

Boccia coach Claire scoops national award

Dunfermline Carnegie Hockey Club's men's firsts in action on Saturday.

Dunfermline Carnegie Hockey Club's men's firsts in action on Saturday.

Dunfermline Carnegie Hockey Club

Men's hockey stars pick up first point in eight-goal thriller

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts were beaten by Whitehill Welfare on Saturday.

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts were beaten by Whitehill Welfare on Saturday.

EAST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUE

Crossgates Primrose FC

Swifts boss rues lack of lack in Welfare defeat

Lily Finch (left) and Connor Smith (right) both won medals at the competition.

Lily Finch (left) and Connor Smith (right) both won medals at the competition.

Martial arts stars claim European medals

UNVEILED: The High Valleyfield sports hub has now been opened.

UNVEILED: The High Valleyfield sports hub has now been opened.

Community sports hub unveiled in High Valleyfield