Away From The Numbers
All good things come to an end. Or so they say. AFTN has been around since 1989, first as a fanzine and then making the jump to a website and forum in 2003. We've been through the many ups and down at East Fife in those 12 years but policing the forum has become a giant pain in the ass in recent years. As such, we made the decision not to renew it when it expired.
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Mini
What can you say put simply we were pish!!
more like moaning mini
Well that's Wednesday's amazing result well and truly cancelled out.
Was Robertson watching the same game unfold as the rest of us ?
We can't take a corner. Stoney needed hooked in the second half.
The whole ground could see that Park should've been pushed up or swapped with McCulloch playing left back as that wasn't working - didn't happen.
Our solitary goal threat goes off - pacey Cargill bizarrely doesn't even get off the bench.
Not as up for it as they were (again).
At least Brown kept the score down.
Defeat at home to Dumbarton, defeat at home to Airdrie and now Peterhead coming on Tuesday.
H Peterhead
A Alloa
A Airdrie
H Forfar
A Brechin
A Dumbarton
H Livingston
H Ayr
A Ayr
A Brechin
H Stenhousemuir
A Peterhead
H Alloa
A Airdrie
St Pauli Fifer
Well that's Wednesday's amazing result well and truly cancelled out.
Was Robertson watching the same game unfold as the rest of us ?
We can't take a corner. Stoney needed hooked in the second half.
The whole ground could see that Park should've been pushed up or swapped with McCulloch playing left back as that wasn't working - didn't happen.
Our solitary goal threat goes off - pacey Cargill bizarrely doesn't even get off the bench.
Not as up for it as they were (again).
At least Brown kept the score down.
Defeat at home to Dumbarton, defeat at home to Airdrie and now Peterhead coming on Tuesday.
H Peterhead
A Alloa
A Airdrie
H Forfar
A Brechin
A Dumbarton
H Livingston
H Ayr
A Ayr
A Brechin
H Stenhousemuir
A Peterhead
H Alloa
A Airdrie
Was Robertson watching the same game unfold as the rest of us ?
We can't take a corner. Stoney needed hooked in the second half.
The whole ground could see that Park should've been pushed up or swapped with McCulloch playing left back as that wasn't working - didn't happen.
Our solitary goal threat goes off - pacey Cargill bizarrely doesn't even get off the bench.
Not as up for it as they were (again).
At least Brown kept the score down.
Defeat at home to Dumbarton, defeat at home to Airdrie and now Peterhead coming on Tuesday.
H Peterhead
A Alloa
A Airdrie
H Forfar
A Brechin
A Dumbarton
H Livingston
H Ayr
A Ayr
A Brechin
H Stenhousemuir
A Peterhead
H Alloa
A Airdrie
fuck sake you are a total prick , you either praising them to the hilt or slagging them no in between why dont you just stop posting shit for a while and youve now got it in for stoney since the stenny game. A player who has been our most consistant player for the first half of the season.
Tam
His corners were a joke and it was easier to score when clean through, which he didn`t.
The right back for Airdrie had him in his back pocket.
Still, can`t fault his effort though.
The right back for Airdrie had him in his back pocket.
Still, can`t fault his effort though.
re still cant fault his performance you just have....
Scunnered
What garbage that was today. Airdrie booted us off the park and I was so dissapointed when Fagan came on that he didnt even look like booting f~ck out of Airdrie players, what has happened to him? Flaming poofter.
Wasn't at the game today, so can't and won't comment, but this post that was on PnB, from an Airdrie fan, makes it seem it was not as bad a performance as is perhaps being suggested on here!!!
"Still not quite sure how on earth we escaped with 3 points intact here. East Fife missed at least four absolute sitters including their centre forward managing to knock one past the post from a couple of feet out in front of an open goal!!
We played well enough in the first half and the goal was a cracking looping header from Gemmill from a Stevenson free kick, and their goalie had a couple of blinding saves, but in the second half we just didn't seem to get going at all. Stand-out performances for me were Donnelly who looks a cracking player along with Stevenson who put in an excellent shift is did Philip Johnston. For once we rode our luck and emerged with three welcome points and (somehow) a clean sheet."
We played well enough in the first half and the goal was a cracking looping header from Gemmill from a Stevenson free kick, and their goalie had a couple of blinding saves, but in the second half we just didn't seem to get going at all. Stand-out performances for me were Donnelly who looks a cracking player along with Stevenson who put in an excellent shift is did Philip Johnston. For once we rode our luck and emerged with three welcome points and (somehow) a clean sheet."
Were things as bad as the Fife fans on here are suggesting or are people typing too soon in the afterglow of the initial disappointment???
Here's another one!!!
East Fife deserved to come away with a point after todays game. It was my first trip to Bayview and I rather enjoyed it. The ground put me in minds of Dumbarton's with it being the one stand and it is a nice wee ground. Was a good game of football and i dont think anyone could complain about the entertainment put on display.
As for the game the first big chance fell to Ryan Wallace as the ball was squared to him about 15 yards out but his effort was weak and easily collected by Ridgers. The besst chance game next when Bobby Linn ( East Fife's best player on the day ) crossed low and some how Jim Hamilton managed to shin the ball wide from a yard out. That was the wake up call Airdrie needed and Gemmil found himself with a great chance from about 6 yards and after a great touch with his chest he fired the ball at brown who saved smartly with his legs. (should of been 1-1 after those to chances.) Next chance for Airdrie came with a shot from the edge of the area which Brown changed direction to get down and make a smart 1 handed save. Next came the goal which was from a free kick whipped in from the left a Gemmil flicked a header into the corner of the net leaving Brown no chance. That was all I really recall from the first half bar Bobby Linn shooting over from a free kick and the odd half chance. Second half was all East Fife pressure bar the odd Airdrie counter attack. A cross from the left leaves Jim Hamilton with a volley from 2 yards this time and he strikes the ball into the ground and over the bar. (Just wasnt going to be his day). East Fife had another glorious chance with a 3 on 2 break and i think it may of been Fagan who should of scored but his shot was more of a pass back and easily gathered by Ridgers. No saves by either keeper in the second half of note but East Fife pressed really well and did deserve to find that equalising goal.
On both teams East Fife played well and on another day Jim Hamilton would of had a double. Wallace huffed and puffed before having to go off injured and he can be pleased with his efforts but i think he would be more effective out wide letting Linn through the middle. Linn tore Lovering to bits and caused us a lot of problems but that was to be expected after what he has done so far this season. The other players i thought had a good game was the number 3 Ovenstone or Park if im not mistaken and Brown with a few saves in the first half.
As for Airdrie Ridgers looks more and more like Robbo coming for crosses every game. His distribution and shot stopping doesnt come into question but he needs a confidence boost and the defence could be doing with him collectiong a few more crosses. I thought he was lucky when he took the ball " on the edge of the box " according to the officials that was a close close call. The defence played well as a whole lovering again found short of pace but gives 110%. Bain lost the ball a few times but chased back and fought to win it back. The centre half pairing was good today and Forrest should be left on the bench. The wingers played well and were a real handfull but both could be doing with improving the final ball. Stevenson was my man of the match he is our most composed player, was rarely wastefull with the ball and tracked back putting vital tackles in countless times. Devlin played ok but hoped for more from him if im honest. Donnely looks a tricky wee player but a bit lightweight which is something he can work on the future. Gemmil is a worker as always and played well i just wish he took a lot more of his chances but we know it is not his strongpoint.
No bad tackles and the ref had a very easy time of it today and like i said the only talking point would be the Ridgers incident at the edge of the box.
As for the game the first big chance fell to Ryan Wallace as the ball was squared to him about 15 yards out but his effort was weak and easily collected by Ridgers. The besst chance game next when Bobby Linn ( East Fife's best player on the day ) crossed low and some how Jim Hamilton managed to shin the ball wide from a yard out. That was the wake up call Airdrie needed and Gemmil found himself with a great chance from about 6 yards and after a great touch with his chest he fired the ball at brown who saved smartly with his legs. (should of been 1-1 after those to chances.) Next chance for Airdrie came with a shot from the edge of the area which Brown changed direction to get down and make a smart 1 handed save. Next came the goal which was from a free kick whipped in from the left a Gemmil flicked a header into the corner of the net leaving Brown no chance. That was all I really recall from the first half bar Bobby Linn shooting over from a free kick and the odd half chance. Second half was all East Fife pressure bar the odd Airdrie counter attack. A cross from the left leaves Jim Hamilton with a volley from 2 yards this time and he strikes the ball into the ground and over the bar. (Just wasnt going to be his day). East Fife had another glorious chance with a 3 on 2 break and i think it may of been Fagan who should of scored but his shot was more of a pass back and easily gathered by Ridgers. No saves by either keeper in the second half of note but East Fife pressed really well and did deserve to find that equalising goal.
On both teams East Fife played well and on another day Jim Hamilton would of had a double. Wallace huffed and puffed before having to go off injured and he can be pleased with his efforts but i think he would be more effective out wide letting Linn through the middle. Linn tore Lovering to bits and caused us a lot of problems but that was to be expected after what he has done so far this season. The other players i thought had a good game was the number 3 Ovenstone or Park if im not mistaken and Brown with a few saves in the first half.
As for Airdrie Ridgers looks more and more like Robbo coming for crosses every game. His distribution and shot stopping doesnt come into question but he needs a confidence boost and the defence could be doing with him collectiong a few more crosses. I thought he was lucky when he took the ball " on the edge of the box " according to the officials that was a close close call. The defence played well as a whole lovering again found short of pace but gives 110%. Bain lost the ball a few times but chased back and fought to win it back. The centre half pairing was good today and Forrest should be left on the bench. The wingers played well and were a real handfull but both could be doing with improving the final ball. Stevenson was my man of the match he is our most composed player, was rarely wastefull with the ball and tracked back putting vital tackles in countless times. Devlin played ok but hoped for more from him if im honest. Donnely looks a tricky wee player but a bit lightweight which is something he can work on the future. Gemmil is a worker as always and played well i just wish he took a lot more of his chances but we know it is not his strongpoint.
No bad tackles and the ref had a very easy time of it today and like i said the only talking point would be the Ridgers incident at the edge of the box.
King Kebab
Wasn't at the game today, so can't and won't comment, but this post that was on PnB, from an Airdrie fan, makes it seem it was not as bad a performance as is perhaps being suggested on here!!!
Were things as bad as the Fife fans on here are suggesting or are people typing too soon in the afterglow of the initial disappointment???
Here's another one!!!
"Still not quite sure how on earth we escaped with 3 points intact here. East Fife missed at least four absolute sitters including their centre forward managing to knock one past the post from a couple of feet out in front of an open goal!!
We played well enough in the first half and the goal was a cracking looping header from Gemmill from a Stevenson free kick, and their goalie had a couple of blinding saves, but in the second half we just didn't seem to get going at all. Stand-out performances for me were Donnelly who looks a cracking player along with Stevenson who put in an excellent shift is did Philip Johnston. For once we rode our luck and emerged with three welcome points and (somehow) a clean sheet."
We played well enough in the first half and the goal was a cracking looping header from Gemmill from a Stevenson free kick, and their goalie had a couple of blinding saves, but in the second half we just didn't seem to get going at all. Stand-out performances for me were Donnelly who looks a cracking player along with Stevenson who put in an excellent shift is did Philip Johnston. For once we rode our luck and emerged with three welcome points and (somehow) a clean sheet."
Were things as bad as the Fife fans on here are suggesting or are people typing too soon in the afterglow of the initial disappointment???
Here's another one!!!
East Fife deserved to come away with a point after todays game. It was my first trip to Bayview and I rather enjoyed it. The ground put me in minds of Dumbarton's with it being the one stand and it is a nice wee ground. Was a good game of football and i dont think anyone could complain about the entertainment put on display.
As for the game the first big chance fell to Ryan Wallace as the ball was squared to him about 15 yards out but his effort was weak and easily collected by Ridgers. The besst chance game next when Bobby Linn ( East Fife's best player on the day ) crossed low and some how Jim Hamilton managed to shin the ball wide from a yard out. That was the wake up call Airdrie needed and Gemmil found himself with a great chance from about 6 yards and after a great touch with his chest he fired the ball at brown who saved smartly with his legs. (should of been 1-1 after those to chances.) Next chance for Airdrie came with a shot from the edge of the area which Brown changed direction to get down and make a smart 1 handed save. Next came the goal which was from a free kick whipped in from the left a Gemmil flicked a header into the corner of the net leaving Brown no chance. That was all I really recall from the first half bar Bobby Linn shooting over from a free kick and the odd half chance. Second half was all East Fife pressure bar the odd Airdrie counter attack. A cross from the left leaves Jim Hamilton with a volley from 2 yards this time and he strikes the ball into the ground and over the bar. (Just wasnt going to be his day). East Fife had another glorious chance with a 3 on 2 break and i think it may of been Fagan who should of scored but his shot was more of a pass back and easily gathered by Ridgers. No saves by either keeper in the second half of note but East Fife pressed really well and did deserve to find that equalising goal.
On both teams East Fife played well and on another day Jim Hamilton would of had a double. Wallace huffed and puffed before having to go off injured and he can be pleased with his efforts but i think he would be more effective out wide letting Linn through the middle. Linn tore Lovering to bits and caused us a lot of problems but that was to be expected after what he has done so far this season. The other players i thought had a good game was the number 3 Ovenstone or Park if im not mistaken and Brown with a few saves in the first half.
As for Airdrie Ridgers looks more and more like Robbo coming for crosses every game. His distribution and shot stopping doesnt come into question but he needs a confidence boost and the defence could be doing with him collectiong a few more crosses. I thought he was lucky when he took the ball " on the edge of the box " according to the officials that was a close close call. The defence played well as a whole lovering again found short of pace but gives 110%. Bain lost the ball a few times but chased back and fought to win it back. The centre half pairing was good today and Forrest should be left on the bench. The wingers played well and were a real handfull but both could be doing with improving the final ball. Stevenson was my man of the match he is our most composed player, was rarely wastefull with the ball and tracked back putting vital tackles in countless times. Devlin played ok but hoped for more from him if im honest. Donnely looks a tricky wee player but a bit lightweight which is something he can work on the future. Gemmil is a worker as always and played well i just wish he took a lot more of his chances but we know it is not his strongpoint.
No bad tackles and the ref had a very easy time of it today and like i said the only talking point would be the Ridgers incident at the edge of the box.
As for the game the first big chance fell to Ryan Wallace as the ball was squared to him about 15 yards out but his effort was weak and easily collected by Ridgers. The besst chance game next when Bobby Linn ( East Fife's best player on the day ) crossed low and some how Jim Hamilton managed to shin the ball wide from a yard out. That was the wake up call Airdrie needed and Gemmil found himself with a great chance from about 6 yards and after a great touch with his chest he fired the ball at brown who saved smartly with his legs. (should of been 1-1 after those to chances.) Next chance for Airdrie came with a shot from the edge of the area which Brown changed direction to get down and make a smart 1 handed save. Next came the goal which was from a free kick whipped in from the left a Gemmil flicked a header into the corner of the net leaving Brown no chance. That was all I really recall from the first half bar Bobby Linn shooting over from a free kick and the odd half chance. Second half was all East Fife pressure bar the odd Airdrie counter attack. A cross from the left leaves Jim Hamilton with a volley from 2 yards this time and he strikes the ball into the ground and over the bar. (Just wasnt going to be his day). East Fife had another glorious chance with a 3 on 2 break and i think it may of been Fagan who should of scored but his shot was more of a pass back and easily gathered by Ridgers. No saves by either keeper in the second half of note but East Fife pressed really well and did deserve to find that equalising goal.
On both teams East Fife played well and on another day Jim Hamilton would of had a double. Wallace huffed and puffed before having to go off injured and he can be pleased with his efforts but i think he would be more effective out wide letting Linn through the middle. Linn tore Lovering to bits and caused us a lot of problems but that was to be expected after what he has done so far this season. The other players i thought had a good game was the number 3 Ovenstone or Park if im not mistaken and Brown with a few saves in the first half.
As for Airdrie Ridgers looks more and more like Robbo coming for crosses every game. His distribution and shot stopping doesnt come into question but he needs a confidence boost and the defence could be doing with him collectiong a few more crosses. I thought he was lucky when he took the ball " on the edge of the box " according to the officials that was a close close call. The defence played well as a whole lovering again found short of pace but gives 110%. Bain lost the ball a few times but chased back and fought to win it back. The centre half pairing was good today and Forrest should be left on the bench. The wingers played well and were a real handfull but both could be doing with improving the final ball. Stevenson was my man of the match he is our most composed player, was rarely wastefull with the ball and tracked back putting vital tackles in countless times. Devlin played ok but hoped for more from him if im honest. Donnely looks a tricky wee player but a bit lightweight which is something he can work on the future. Gemmil is a worker as always and played well i just wish he took a lot more of his chances but we know it is not his strongpoint.
No bad tackles and the ref had a very easy time of it today and like i said the only talking point would be the Ridgers incident at the edge of the box.
Usual stuff on here KK. Deserved a point but didn't really get going until after the break.
annon
Tam
His corners were a joke and it was easier to score when clean through, which he didn`t.
The right back for Airdrie had him in his back pocket.
Still, can`t fault his effort though.
The right back for Airdrie had him in his back pocket.
Still, can`t fault his effort though.
re still cant fault his performance you just have....
It was his effort I didn`t fault.Read properly next time!!
