Dunfermline Athletic

Pars the Nickname

Date: Friday, 16th Jun 2000

submitted by Ally Cook....


According to John Hunter`s "Centenary History" of the club, the nickname Pars originates from 1912, when Dunfermline Athletic were first admitted to the Scottish League. It is believed to refer to the fact that they had become equal to, or ON PAR with, the best in the land.

More links :

Link to DAFC Official website

Link to DAFC Official websiteThe Clubs Official Web Site (COWS) is found at
https://DAFC.co.uk

DAFC Archive site

DAFC Archive siteThe clubs old website of list of archived stories, match reports, fixtures, players, managers are found on this link.
Archive website .

You can also refer to the Dunfermline Athletic Heritage Site. (link below)

Pars TV

Pars TVParsTV stream video and audio of live matches from East End Park and at away grounds (depending on conditions).
ParsTV is found at https://ParsTV.co.uk

Pars Supporters Trust

Pars Supporters TrustThe Pars Supporters Trust is found at http://parssupporterstrust.co.uk/

Dunfermline Athletic Heritage Trust

Dunfermline Athletic Heritage TrustThe Dunfermline Athletic Heritage Trust is found at daht.org.uk

Dunfermline Athletic Supporters Club

Dunfermline Athletic Supporters ClubThe Dunfermline Athletic Supporters Club is found at http://dasc.fife.net

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