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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.

The forum is no more and will remain as a locked archive until it is eventually deleted by the host. We're looking in to try to save some of the content as an archive.

This is not the end of AFTN though. The site will continue and will be revamped and return in its full glory for the start of the 2016/17 season. Maybe even sooner. There will be a comment sections and possibly even a new, registered forum. Check our Twitter (@aftnwebsite) for all the latest info and we'll also post in on the EFFC memories Facebook page.

Until then, have a last browse here, thanks for all your support over the years, and 'Mon the Fife.

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Jan 26, 2012 - 5:27PM
Alex Eadie, MP & East Fife supporter

Former Labour MP for Midlothian Alex Eadie has died aged 91.
The ex-miner, who served in the Wilson and Callaghan governments, died at his home in East Wemyss, Fife, after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife Janice and son Bob Eadie, a Labour councillor in Fife. His daughter-in-law is Helen Eadie, Labour MSP for Cowdenbeath.
Former Labour prime minister Gordon Brown said: "This is very sad news. Alex served diligently both as a Fife councillor then as a much-loved MP for Midlothian for almost a quarter of a century.
"He distinguished himself as a minister in Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan's governments. Our thoughts are with all of his family."
Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont said: "Alex Eadie was a great socialist, co-operator and member of parliament for Midlothian.
"Starting out as a miner, he was a mainstay of the National Union of Mineworkers before being elected to local government in Fife and then going on to be the MP for Midlothian.
"He served in both the Wilson and Callaghan Governments but his first priority was always those of his constituents.
"He will be remembered very fondly by the Labour colleagues who always respected his sage advice and down-to-earth manner. Even in his later years he remained an enthusiastic and passionate political debater and fan of his football team, East Fife. Our thoughts are with Alex's family and friends at this time."

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West Fife East Fifer
Jan 26, 2012 - 5:50PM
Re: Alex Eadie, MP & East Fife supporter

I knew Alex Eadie. He was the most genuine, honest and down to earth politician I ever met. A man with a great mind and gravitas but with the human touch of someone who had done a real job of work with real people before going into politics. One of a great generation of working class activists and campaigners.

My sympathies are with his family and friends

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