The article below is the press release included in today's EFM and some detail of how to purchase tickets is included. I will soon post details of the paypal and bank accounts which can be used for payment.


ARCHIBALD TO RETURN TO BAYVIEW
Former player-manager Steve Archibald who guided East Fife to promotion in 1996 is to return to Bayview to be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame next month.
The Scotland internationalist, known to the club’s fans as 'Archiegod', will be among the first five former players to be recognised in the event organised by the East Fife Supporters' Trust in conjunction with East Fife Football Club.
Also being inducted at the inaugural event will be Phil Weir, the club's all time record goalscorer, and the famous post-war half-back line of Jimmy Philp, Willie Finlay & George Aitken.
There will also be 'Cult Hero' award, to be decided by fans through a postal & email vote, details of which will be announced in next week's East Fife Mail. The first 'Cult Hero' will be chosen from four candidates: 60s star Jimmy Kinsella, 70s favourite Johnny Love, 80s hero Willie Brown and recent idol Jonathan Smart. The winner will be announced on the evening.
Master of Ceremonies will be East Fife All Time Great Peter McQuade and the guest speaker will be former Scotland manager Craig Brown.
Tickets priced at £50 for the event, which is being held at Bayview on the evening of Saturday 30th August and includes a three-course meal and wine are available from today (Wednesday) from the club office or via the Trust at allan@electronics168.com
Trust chairman Allan Duthie said: “The calibre of inductees is exactly what we were looking for and we are particularly excited that Steve Archibald is taking time out of his busy schedule to fly over from Barcelona to accept his award. Craig Brown was Steve's first senior boss at Clyde so it is fitting that he should be speaking on the evening.
“It is hoped that Willie Finlay will also be present, and the families of Phil Weir, Jimmy Philp and George Aitken have been invited to accept their posthumous awards. Willie & George's contribution to East Fife's halcyon days was recognised at our All Time Greats awards in 2008 so it is pleasing that Jimmy Philp has joined them this time to complete the famous half-back line.
“There has already been a lot of interest from fans and I would urge anyone interested in attending to order their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.”

Enquiries contact: Allan Duthie, EFST Chairman 07962 245388 or allan@electronics168.com

Fantastic stuff! Can't wait for this event.

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Wonderful stuff.

Gutted I can't attend.

Any chance of videoing the event, or part of it, like the ATG Dinner?

A Hall of Fame without Dave Clarke

Patience is a virtue but I don't have the time!

As in the article tickets can be bought at the club office or alternatively contact me on the phone no. or email address provided. Once you have booked your tickets payment can be made by BACS to HBoS account 06002784 Sort Code
801733. or by Paypal to East Fife Supporters Society using email address
colin.mcinnes719@btinternet.com
Tickets will be issued once payment is received so please ensure your name is used to identify who made the payment.
The club will accept cash or card payment but will not issue tickets until payment is received.

Tickets bought. Worth attending just to see Willie Finlay, the last surviving cup winner collect his award.

Will be in touch shortly Alan .

Is this still on, was hearing a rumour at the game that it\'s been cancelled???

Cancelled according to EF twitter. As has the scorecast we used to run.

Just scrolled through EF twitter, and cant see anything?

It surely would have been announced over the tannoy if it was cancelled?

I'd be major disappointed if it is cancelled - was really looking forward to it

Well... somebody better say something, it's on in a fortnight!!!

Sorry, it was Scott Inglis from the EFM that tweeted it.
"East Fife FC have cancelled their hall of fame awards on August 30. Please do not text any further 'cult hero' nominations."

"The club has told me that it will honour the cost of text votes to supporters who wish a refund."

As one of principle organisers of the HOF I have to apologise for the lateness if the cancellation. There were a number of reasons for it but the main reasons were the lack of ticket sales (25 or so total), Lee's resignation ( the catering, marquee hire etc was all organised through him) and the Trusts decision to try & purchase the majority share holding in the club.
As things stood who would gave been facing a huge deficit and we have been fortunate that the caterers etc have accepted the cancellation with no cost involved. We also had received no confirmation of Steve Archibald's travel arrangements which left uncertainty over his appearance.
The 'takeover' will demand us to devote a large amount of time for everyone involved with the Trust & it was felt that this had to take precedence over all other activities.
Again apologies for any inconvenience caused to anyone but hopefully we can resurrect the HOF in the near future

I think my discussions with Scott have been misconstrued as it will be the Trust that recompenses anyone who had incurred any costs in the text vote

The Hall of Fame dinner was to be a joint effort between the club and the Trust. A working group was set up which consisted of me,Liam Anderson,Jim Corstorphine,Stephen Mill,Donald Walker and Lee Murray.
I am not sure why the club want to be disassociated with the event but the agreement with Lee that a share of any profits would go to the club suggests they were keen to be involved at some level.

Just what we need another self important obstructive twat in the chairman position.What a dick!

Hi Bollox, can i suggest you purchase a few thousand shares and then start chucking some cash into the kitty every other week, just to keep things going.
Then when things go a little pea4 shaped, we can all start launching abuse at you.
if it werent for past chaiman puting their hand in their pocket for no real gain, we certainly wouldnt be having this discussion.

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