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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 3 May 19:20
I’ll be providing live updates for this meeting, too, for those supporters who cannot attend.
😊
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Kaiser Chief
Date: Wed 3 May 21:34
This event is now fully subscribed. If you`d like to be added to a waiting list should some people drop out, email andrew@dafc.co.uk.
If you have a ticket but find later that you can no longer attend, please delete your booking online or let me know using the above email address.
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Topic Originator: NW 1966
Date: Thu 4 May 06:35
Looking forward to it and asking some questions.
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Topic Originator: DulochConvert
Date: Thu 4 May 08:25
Are questions already decided?
If not can I promise one, what is the club’s attitude to the forced entry into the pyramid of the National Conference League and how the club intends to vote?
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Thu 4 May 17:44
What’s happened to the “Blue Bell Polka” at the end of the game?
Get it reinstated toute de suite!
“.........it ain’t over till the Pars score!”
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Topic Originator: jojo
Date: Thu 4 May 18:09
Agree with above
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Thu 4 May 19:19
Keep the bluebell polka far far away - a dirge.
While we’re at it, if we insist on goal music, mix it up. Let the players decide what their goal song should be.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Thu 4 May 19:31
The Bluebell Polka -a dirge? Do you know what the word dirge means? You might not like Sir Jimmy`s finest record, but a dirge it ain`t!
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Topic Originator: DulochConvert
Date: Thu 4 May 19:50
Google Jimmy Shand v 50 Cent, still relevant!
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 4 May 20:22
Quote:
theparsman1885, Thu 4 May 19:19
Keep the bluebell polka far far away - a dirge..
You haven`t got a clue.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: AlfonzoBonzo
Date: Thu 4 May 20:53
BbP is played after every game!!…
…and the Glad all Over is sponsored, so not optional
Show us yer.... 
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Thu 4 May 22:39
Take it there isn’t a chance of this being streamed at all?
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Fri 5 May 01:11
Topic Originator: da_no_1 like
Date: Thu 4 May 20:22
Quote:
theparsman1885, Thu 4 May 19:19
Keep the bluebell polka far far away - a dirge..
You haven`t got a clue.
Coming from you, that’s a compliment 🤣
Ok wrong word used - dirge, strike it from the record and humblest apologies to anyone outraged furious and or upset (although I did hear it being played at a funeral so, you know….). I always hated that tune win lose or draw, trooping out the stadium with that nonsense in your ears, give me a break. No surprise the folk defending it on here are middle aged and auld men 😉
As for the goal music being sponsored, I’ve read the story about it all, but it’s time for change I think. Of course I’d much prefer none; but that’s no going to happen in these modern times so let’s shake it up a bit. I repeat, what do the players and wider fan base think? If there were to be a poll on it, “Glad all over” I doubt would score highly.
To be fair though, I Suppose all these are moot points until the club sort out the atrocious sound system.
Post Edited (Fri 05 May 01:14)
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Fri 5 May 07:18
"outraged furious and upset"
Try "mildly disagree" but not that much that I might suggest standing up in public saying I want to get rid of a song and looking like a right walloper in front of the manager and CEO
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Fri 5 May 07:42
Quote:
theparsman1885, Fri 5 May 01:11
Ok wrong word used - dirge, strike it from the record and humblest apologies to anyone outraged furious and or upset (although I did hear it being played at a funeral so, you know….). I always hated that tune win lose or draw, trooping out the stadium with that nonsense in your ears, give me a break. No surprise the folk defending it on here are middle aged and auld men 😉
As for the goal music being sponsored, I’ve read the story about it all, but it’s time for change I think. Of course I’d much prefer none; but that’s no going to happen in these modern times so let’s shake it up a bit. I repeat, what do the players and wider fan base think? If there were to be a poll on it, “Glad all over” I doubt would score highly.
Far too many traditional stuff has been lost in the modern game - some thankfully, others not so.
Bluebell Polka should stay imo .
As for the goal music - I`m not really a fan of it either but it is sponsored, I believe, by one of our disabled fans.
I don`t think it would be fair to get rid of it altogether, but could maybe mix it in with other tunes.
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Fri 5 May 08:33
With the noise that comes from the North West these days, we should do away with music when we score, I always think it ruins the celebrations, far better to have the roar of the crowd, and see if that then naturally generates a song from the fans
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Fri 5 May 10:51
“Try "mildly disagree" but not that much that I might suggest standing up in public saying I want to get rid of a song and looking like a right walloper in front of the manager and CEO”
Your response of “you haven’t got a clue” is hardly “mildly disagree”. My post was in response to someone else’s suggestion to bring it back, so are they the person you want to be name calling as well?
Why not take this to the wider fan base, say part of a survey to the season ticket holders?
(I mean the debate about music for end of the game and goals, not da_no_1’s walloperness) 😉
Post Edited (Fri 05 May 13:45)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 5 May 14:47
I’ll be opening a questions thread on Tuesday for those of you who cannot attend in person. I’ll try to ask as many questions, on your behalf, as I can in the time given.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: par-91
Date: Fri 5 May 15:32
Quote:
EastEndTales, Fri 5 May 14:54
I`d love to know what song Chris Hamilton sings about himself in the changing room.
I reckon he sings “Hammy Hammy Hammy Hammy” to the tune of ‘Ruby’ by the Kaiser Chiefs.
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Fri 5 May 15:35
100% get rid of the goal celebration music. Absolute Americanised garbage attempt to generate atmosphere.What is the point of it, particularly played over an awful p.a. system.
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Topic Originator: KilsythPar
Date: Fri 5 May 15:53
I`d like an update on the training ground at Rosyth. Has any progress been made? When is work likely to start on upgrading the facilities?
C`mon
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Fri 5 May 17:26
^^ one thing is they are waiting on a decision from the council on the latest planning application for the artificial, which has been delayed twice now.
Post Edited (Fri 05 May 18:13)
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Fri 5 May 19:59
GJS93 wrote:
> ^^ one thing is they are waiting on a decision from the council
> on the latest planning application for the artificial, which
> has been delayed twice now.
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> Post Edited (Fri 05 May 18:13)
Sakes. If only we knew someone at the council who could put a good word in for us eh?
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Fri 5 May 20:19
Quote:
theparsman1885, Fri 5 May 19:59
GJS93 wrote:
> ^^ one thing is they are waiting on a decision from the council
> on the latest planning application for the artificial, which
> has been delayed twice now.
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> Post Edited (Fri 05 May 18:13)
Sakes. If only we knew someone at the council who could put a good word in for us eh?
Aye, if only The Wee Man could put in a good word for us, his companies seem to have a very cosy arrangement with the council. Allegedly
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Fri 5 May 20:54
The Bluebell Polka, played by Jimmy Shand (Fifer Extraordinaire) is a very jaunty little number, which win lose or draw helps to make our exit from the stadium more enjoyable. Especially after a victory I find myself marching in step with the tune onto Halbeath Road as the tune slowly fades into the background. Excellent wee tune.
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Fri 5 May 21:06
Paralex wrote:
> The Bluebell Polka, played by Jimmy Shand (Fifer
> Extraordinaire) is a very jaunty little number, which win lose
> or draw helps to make our exit from the stadium more enjoyable.
> Especially after a victory I find myself marching in step with
> the tune onto Halbeath Road as the tune slowly fades into the
> background. Excellent wee tune.
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>
It absolutely does not make trudging out of east end after a pumping “more enjoyable” 😂 like I say, one for the ages, why not let the wider support have a voice on it?
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Fri 5 May 21:16
Thought I was the wider support. Not as trim as I once was!!!
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Fri 5 May 21:47
Paralex wrote:
> Thought I was the wider support. Not as trim as I once was!!!
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>
😂😂😂 you’re not alone bud 😅
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Topic Originator: Kaiser Chief
Date: Tue 9 May 11:31
Gentle reminder to anyone who has reserved a space(s) for this but now find they can no longer attend. Please cancel your booking via Eventbrite or contact me directly as there are a number of people on the waiting list who can take your place. Thanks.
Email andrew@dafc.co.uk.
Post Edited (Tue 09 May 11:39)
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Tue 9 May 12:57
On the goal music I`d rather have nothing than `Glad all over`, feels very dull to me but that`s just a personal preference.
Why was the permission on the artificial delayed? Frustrating it seems to be moving along so slowly but I understand that in the current climate.
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Tue 9 May 14:26
Maybe should be a discussion related to the lack of pies provided for games by stephens ? Or maybe it’s time to serve something else ? A bit mor variety ?
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Tue 9 May 15:12
Quote:
DunPar, Tue 9 May 14:26
Maybe should be a discussion related to the lack of pies provided for games by stephens ? Or maybe it’s time to serve something else ? A bit mor variety ?
I agree there is a real opportunity to sell some excellent fast food, gourmet burgers hotdogs, poutine. Maybe our hands are tied with the deal with Stephens
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n
Date: Tue 9 May 16:21
I have to say I’m not a fan of the drinks served from unbranded bottles and especially the hot water brought in in a plastic basin and poured into the urn.
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Tue 9 May 16:29
As long as they don`t make their own bridies again. Made of something between brick and antimatter.
Ep. 8 of East End Tales is out now with CRAIG BREWSTER!
https://eastendtales.buzzsprout.com
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Topic Originator: I-Know-The-Script
Date: Tue 9 May 19:47
I have sent you a DM on twitter to say I have 2 spare tickets you can allocate elsewhere.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 9 May 20:00
The catering offering at EEP is pretty poor tbh, especially in the main stand where it feels like a bake sale in a community centre.
I`ve no real issue with Stephen`s but must confess my bakery preference has switched to Baynes.
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Topic Originator: John-Boy
Date: Wed 10 May 11:15
One cubicle in the North West. Often large queues at the Cafe. If not keen on opening up North East for sitting, can we at least open it up to access the extra facilities?
Do you think I'm the man?
A) Yes, B) A or C) B
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Wed 10 May 12:31
Quote:
John-Boy, Wed 10 May 11:15
One cubicle in the North West. Often large queues at the Cafe. If not keen on opening up North East for sitting, can we at least open it up to access the extra facilities?
Agreed.
The NW is very much the poor relation when it comes to facilities. As well as being inadequate for general use, the single toilet cubicle is the only suitable toilet for ambulant disabled fans or those with invisible disabilities. Not good enough.
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Topic Originator: Ladswell_Thistle
Date: Wed 10 May 16:54
Wrong thread oops
Post Edited (Wed 10 May 16:55)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 10 May 18:00
The live updates will be shown on the dotnet home page (and the app as DAFC v DAFC) so please just read them as normal updates. It’s much easier for me to type them there than navigate the adverts on the forum. Cheers.
Just ignore the stats page 😂
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Wed 10 May 18:02)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 10 May 20:58
Hope it all came through ok.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Wed 10 May 21:29
Quote:
jake89, Tue 9 May 20:00
The catering offering at EEP is pretty poor tbh, especially in the main stand where it feels like a bake sale in a community centre.
I`ve no real issue with Stephen`s but must confess my bakery preference has switched to Baynes.
I get the impression that the Stephens Bridies that are sent to EEP are those that failed the quality test for their shops as they bear little resemblance to each other.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 10 May 21:50
Wasn’t able to ask all the questions tonight.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Wed 10 May 22:01
Quote:
buffy, Wed 10 May 21:50
Wasn’t able to ask all the questions tonight.
Loosing your touch Buffy :):)
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Thu 11 May 00:39
Thanks for typing up the meeting notes, Buffy. I get the impression the atmosphere there was quite jovial. I had a chuckle at the Breen story...
:)
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Thu 11 May 09:20
Really enjoyed that last night. David, James and Dave all came across brilliantly. They were so patient (as some of the questions seemed to go on forever!) and went through every answer in depth. A lot of good banter (but not over the top like previous managers) and very interesting to hear them go through what they have to deal with. It was good to hear them talk about strengths and weaknesses of individual players and how they try to improve them.
Loved the point the gentleman who does Pars Review (don`t know his name) made about how one of the proudest moments this season was the 1-1 draw away to Airdrie as it showed how much the players cared to keep the unbeaten run going. Agreed with every point he made and imagine he spoke for nearly every fan.
Amazing to see such a feel good factor again. I hate getting ahead of myself but I feel extremely positive for next season, especially with all three of these men in charge.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 11 May 09:47
You’re very welcome Oz; it was a lot of fun and ye just know the lads are having a ball on holiday.
Agreed RossF. It was a great statement from
Pars Review.
Looking forward to the new season.
🖤🤍❤️
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 11 May 10:26
It was encouraging to hear that the manager was optimistic that Comrie and Mehmet would sign new contracts.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Thu 11 May 10:38
Buffy asked if I would explain what I said last night. I hadn`t realised I spoke in Italian.... 😃
• Great season on and off the pitch.
• Schools Engagement programme started in 2014. Stopped in March 2020 because of Covid.
• David Cook keen to re-start it. James McPake bought into it.
• Dave Dawson organises 2 initiatives. Business Management presentation for High School pupils. Stadium tours for primary kids. Problems for schools out with walking distance from EEP, as private transport costs are extortionate.
• Wullie Oliphant delivers Pars Stars, an all day literacy initiative, in local primary schools. The afternoon features a coaching session from the Pars Foundation given by Iain Philp, Ryan Graham and Stevie Tucker. 733 pupils had benefited from this up to the end of March. Wullie is on course to hit 1000 by the end of June.
• Pars Tackle Health is run jointly by Sandy Wyse and I. The initiative relies on Pars players visiting local primary schools to talk to pupils about making good lifestyle choices which will hopefully enable them to live a long, happy and healthy life. Dave Mackay organises the player rota. Every player has been in at least 2 schools - some in 3. Everyone has totally bought in to the aims of the initiative. The 3 Pars Foundation coaches also attend these visits and provide a games session for participating pupils. Stats for this season;
18 schools visited.
22 players involved
41 classes participated
1064 children engaged and countless autographs signed. 🙂
A large proportion of these kids who are interested in football list Rangers or Celtic as their favourite team. Hopefully, the different initiatives we are running will bear fruit and we`ll get some extra Pars fans each season.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: MikeyLeonard
Date: Thu 11 May 10:47
Quote:
GG Riva, Thu 11 May 10:38
Buffy asked if I would explain what I said last night. I hadn`t realised I spoke in Italian.... 😃
• Great season on and off the pitch.
• Schools Engagement programme started in 2014. Stopped in March 2020 because of Covid.
• David Cook keen to re-start it. James McPake bought into it.
• Dave Dawson organises 2 initiatives. Business Management presentation for High School pupils. Stadium tours for primary kids. Problems for schools out with walking distance from EEP, as private transport costs are extortionate.
• Wullie Oliphant delivers Pars Stars, an all day literacy initiative, in local primary schools. The afternoon features a coaching session from the Pars Foundation given by Iain Philp, Ryan Graham and Stevie Tucker. 733 pupils had benefited from this up to the end of March. Wullie is on course to hit 1000 by the end of June.
• Pars Tackle Health is run jointly by Sandy Wyse and I. The initiative relies on Pars players visiting local primary schools to talk to pupils about making good lifestyle choices which will hopefully enable them to live a long, happy and healthy life. Dave Mackay organises the player rota. Every player has been in at least 2 schools - some in 3. Everyone has totally bought in to the aims of the initiative. The 3 Pars Foundation coaches also attend these visits and provide a games session for participating pupils. Stats for this season;
18 schools visited.
22 players involved
41 classes participated
1064 children engaged and countless autographs signed. 🙂
A large proportion of these kids who are interested in football list Rangers or Celtic as their favourite team. Hopefully, the different initiatives we are running will bear fruit and we`ll get some extra Pars fans each season.
Great work GG, hats off to you and your team for giving up your time to do this.
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Topic Originator: DRreturns
Date: Thu 11 May 11:03
Where about on the home page are the notes?
Can`t see them on there.
I’m here to take over!!
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Topic Originator: Wotsit
Date: Thu 11 May 11:06
Quote:
GG Riva, Thu 11 May 10:38
Buffy asked if I would explain what I said last night. I hadn`t realised I spoke in Italian.... 😃
• Great season on and off the pitch.
• Schools Engagement programme started in 2014. Stopped in March 2020 because of Covid.
• David Cook keen to re-start it. James McPake bought into it.
• Dave Dawson organises 2 initiatives. Business Management presentation for High School pupils. Stadium tours for primary kids. Problems for schools out with walking distance from EEP, as private transport costs are extortionate.
• Wullie Oliphant delivers Pars Stars, an all day literacy initiative, in local primary schools. The afternoon features a coaching session from the Pars Foundation given by Iain Philp, Ryan Graham and Stevie Tucker. 733 pupils had benefited from this up to the end of March. Wullie is on course to hit 1000 by the end of June.
• Pars Tackle Health is run jointly by Sandy Wyse and I. The initiative relies on Pars players visiting local primary schools to talk to pupils about making good lifestyle choices which will hopefully enable them to live a long, happy and healthy life. Dave Mackay organises the player rota. Every player has been in at least 2 schools - some in 3. Everyone has totally bought in to the aims of the initiative. The 3 Pars Foundation coaches also attend these visits and provide a games session for participating pupils. Stats for this season;
18 schools visited.
22 players involved
41 classes participated
1064 children engaged and countless autographs signed. 🙂
A large proportion of these kids who are interested in football list Rangers or Celtic as their favourite team. Hopefully, the different initiatives we are running will bear fruit and we`ll get some extra Pars fans each season.
Great stuff GG, these are great projects to be involved in 😊
"Who you are and what you feel comes not just from inside you, but from where you are in the power structure"
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Thu 11 May 11:21
what was the story behind the fan giving the team talk against Falkirk when we beat them 2-0 at east end.
Sounds like they have a good idea of what`s required in the transfer window and was it just me but they didn`t rubbish the idea of getting players from St Pauli?
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Topic Originator: Ladswell_Thistle
Date: Thu 11 May 11:30
Quote:
GG Riva, Thu 11 May 10:38
Buffy asked if I would explain what I said last night. I hadn`t realised I spoke in Italian.... 😃
• Great season on and off the pitch.
• Schools Engagement programme started in 2014. Stopped in March 2020 because of Covid.
• David Cook keen to re-start it. James McPake bought into it.
• Dave Dawson organises 2 initiatives. Business Management presentation for High School pupils. Stadium tours for primary kids. Problems for schools out with walking distance from EEP, as private transport costs are extortionate.
• Wullie Oliphant delivers Pars Stars, an all day literacy initiative, in local primary schools. The afternoon features a coaching session from the Pars Foundation given by Iain Philp, Ryan Graham and Stevie Tucker. 733 pupils had benefited from this up to the end of March. Wullie is on course to hit 1000 by the end of June.
• Pars Tackle Health is run jointly by Sandy Wyse and I. The initiative relies on Pars players visiting local primary schools to talk to pupils about making good lifestyle choices which will hopefully enable them to live a long, happy and healthy life. Dave Mackay organises the player rota. Every player has been in at least 2 schools - some in 3. Everyone has totally bought in to the aims of the initiative. The 3 Pars Foundation coaches also attend these visits and provide a games session for participating pupils. Stats for this season;
18 schools visited.
22 players involved
41 classes participated
1064 children engaged and countless autographs signed. 🙂
A large proportion of these kids who are interested in football list Rangers or Celtic as their favourite team. Hopefully, the different initiatives we are running will bear fruit and we`ll get some extra Pars fans each season.
GG how do you choose the schools to visit?
Is Lochgelly too far? There`s loads of Pars fans in schools here. My daughter would be over the moon if a player turned up at her school. Just being on the pitch at the end of the season getting photos made her year 😂
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Thu 11 May 11:36
Fantastic work by all involved in the schools` programme. I think the growth in the number of young fans at EEP is evidence of the effectiveness of these efforts.
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Thu 11 May 11:39
Quote:
Ladswell_Thistle, Thu 11 May 11:30
Quote:
GG Riva, Thu 11 May 10:38
Buffy asked if I would explain what I said last night. I hadn`t realised I spoke in Italian.... 😃
• Great season on and off the pitch.
• Schools Engagement programme started in 2014. Stopped in March 2020 because of Covid.
• David Cook keen to re-start it. James McPake bought into it.
• Dave Dawson organises 2 initiatives. Business Management presentation for High School pupils. Stadium tours for primary kids. Problems for schools out with walking distance from EEP, as private transport costs are extortionate.
• Wullie Oliphant delivers Pars Stars, an all day literacy initiative, in local primary schools. The afternoon features a coaching session from the Pars Foundation given by Iain Philp, Ryan Graham and Stevie Tucker. 733 pupils had benefited from this up to the end of March. Wullie is on course to hit 1000 by the end of June.
• Pars Tackle Health is run jointly by Sandy Wyse and I. The initiative relies on Pars players visiting local primary schools to talk to pupils about making good lifestyle choices which will hopefully enable them to live a long, happy and healthy life. Dave Mackay organises the player rota. Every player has been in at least 2 schools - some in 3. Everyone has totally bought in to the aims of the initiative. The 3 Pars Foundation coaches also attend these visits and provide a games session for participating pupils. Stats for this season;
18 schools visited.
22 players involved
41 classes participated
1064 children engaged and countless autographs signed. 🙂
A large proportion of these kids who are interested in football list Rangers or Celtic as their favourite team. Hopefully, the different initiatives we are running will bear fruit and we`ll get some extra Pars fans each season.
GG how do you choose the schools to visit?
Is Lochgelly too far? There`s loads of Pars fans in schools here. My daughter would be over the moon if a player turned up at her school. Just being on the pitch at the end of the season getting photos made her year 😂
It’s up to the schools to contact us. They’ve all got our details and it’s first come first served.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 11 May 12:26
`Topic Originator: DRreturns like
Date: Thu 11 May 11:03
Where about on the home page are the notes?
Can`t see them on there.`
There`s a link at the top of the Football Forum page, DRr.
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Topic Originator: New Model Army
Date: Thu 11 May 13:26
It was the assistant kit man (Ian) that gave the team talk.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 11 May 13:26
GG the sound from the mic was quite muffled not just for your turn but for others as well. There were quite a few questions I didn’t pick up and I was only sitting a few feet away, as you know.
DRR - the link for the live updates for the meeting last night is at the top of this forum (and on the live updates section near the bottom of the home page). it will probably take a few mins to upload but if you read it from the bottom of the page first it will make more sense.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Thu 11 May 14:04
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buffy, Thu 11 May 13:26
GG the sound from the mic was quite muffled not just for your turn but for others as well. There were quite a few questions I didn’t pick up and I was only sitting a few feet away, as you know.
I was just pulling yer leg, Buffy. 🙂 I realise I may not have sounded too clear as for some reason I felt quite tense when I was give the mic - a bit like a player having to wait too long to take a pen.... 🤔
A couple of points. We try and get to as many schools as we can. We`ve been from Kincardine to Ballingry and Kelty to Aberdour and all the towns and villages in between, but mainly in and around Dunfermline. Players are available on one afternoon per week during the season, which puts a limit on how many schools we can visit. This season, for various reasons, we couldn`t start until after the October holidays, which meant a further restriction. Wullie O and Dave D don`t need players so they can keep going until the end of June and they are. Sandy and I are a couple of part timers... 😃
Thanks for all the kind comments. We all love running these different initiatives and it doesn`t cost the participating schools a single penny.
Btw, it`s not "my" team. We`re all in it together - the players, Dave Mackay, James McPake, David Cook, the Pars Foundation coaches, Wullie, Dave and his assorted helpers, Sandy and me.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 11 May 14:08
Yer a divvil GG.
My brain is mush at this moment in time.
I love what the schools engagement programme group do - amazing community connections with the younger generation and the players being so committed.
FWIW I had no idea Ian Kirk was the new assistant kit man - what a fabulous job!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Thu 11 May 15:00)
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Topic Originator: Mr Mac
Date: Thu 11 May 14:55
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GG Riva, Thu 11 May 10:38
Buffy asked if I would explain what I said last night. I hadn`t realised I spoke in Italian.... 😃
• Great season on and off the pitch.
• Schools Engagement programme started in 2014. Stopped in March 2020 because of Covid.
• David Cook keen to re-start it. James McPake bought into it.
• Dave Dawson organises 2 initiatives. Business Management presentation for High School pupils. Stadium tours for primary kids. Problems for schools out with walking distance from EEP, as private transport costs are extortionate.
• Wullie Oliphant delivers Pars Stars, an all day literacy initiative, in local primary schools. The afternoon features a coaching session from the Pars Foundation given by Iain Philp, Ryan Graham and Stevie Tucker. 733 pupils had benefited from this up to the end of March. Wullie is on course to hit 1000 by the end of June.
• Pars Tackle Health is run jointly by Sandy Wyse and I. The initiative relies on Pars players visiting local primary schools to talk to pupils about making good lifestyle choices which will hopefully enable them to live a long, happy and healthy life. Dave Mackay organises the player rota. Every player has been in at least 2 schools - some in 3. Everyone has totally bought in to the aims of the initiative. The 3 Pars Foundation coaches also attend these visits and provide a games session for participating pupils. Stats for this season;
18 schools visited.
22 players involved
41 classes participated
1064 children engaged and countless autographs signed. 🙂
A large proportion of these kids who are interested in football list Rangers or Celtic as their favourite team. Hopefully, the different initiatives we are running will bear fruit and we`ll get some extra Pars fans each season.
The school engagement programme is a fantastic scheme, I remember reading about the Business Management presentation and thinking I`d love to put you in touch with my daughter`s high school, particularly as it`s an SFA performance school. Unfortunately it`s on the "wrong" side of Kincardine Bridge in Falkirk...
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Topic Originator: sammy_shuffle
Date: Thu 11 May 15:17
I was at the meeting last night. Agree with Ross F. The club seems to be in good hands on and off the park.
Everyone seems to be on the same page.
I left feeling very optimistic and can`t wait for next season to start.
Coyp
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Thu 11 May 16:14
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Mr Mac, Thu 11 May 14:55
The school engagement programme is a fantastic scheme, I remember reading about the Business Management presentation and thinking I`d love to put you in touch with my daughter`s high school, particularly as it`s an SFA performance school. Unfortunately it`s on the "wrong" side of Kincardine Bridge in Falkirk...
Here you go, Mr Mac.
https://parsfoundation.co.uk/story.php?t=Business_Management&ID=2236
Address any correspondence to Dave Dawson
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Thu 11 May 18:55
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GG Riva, Thu 11 May 16:14
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Mr Mac, Thu 11 May 14:55
The school engagement programme is a fantastic scheme, I remember reading about the Business Management presentation and thinking I`d love to put you in touch with my daughter`s high school, particularly as it`s an SFA performance school. Unfortunately it`s on the "wrong" side of Kincardine Bridge in Falkirk...
Here you go, Mr Mac.
https://parsfoundation.co.uk/story.php?t=Business_Management
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Thu 11 May 19:23
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SeasonedPar, Thu 11 May 18:55
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GG Riva, Thu 11 May 16:14
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Mr Mac, Thu 11 May 14:55
The school engagement programme is a fantastic scheme, I remember reading about the Business Management presentation and thinking I`d love to put you in touch with my daughter`s high school, particularly as it`s an SFA performance school. Unfortunately it`s on the "wrong" side of Kincardine Bridge in Falkirk...
Here you go, Mr Mac.
https://parsfoundation.co.uk/story.php?t=Business_Management
TBH, we’ve had a school group from Kirkcaldy just before Xmas…. I’d be happy to go over the bridge. We tell them it’s a look at a real-life business, which happens to be a football club, and helps them to relate to their own learning.
We need to appeal no non-football fans and non-Pars fans, but it’s always great fun and the hope that in encourages some more to become Pars fans. Ask your school to get in touch!
Post Edited (Thu 11 May 19:32)
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Topic Originator: Mr Mac
Date: Thu 11 May 20:28
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SeasonedPar, Thu 11 May 19:23
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SeasonedPar, Thu 11 May 18:55
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GG Riva, Thu 11 May 16:14
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Mr Mac, Thu 11 May 14:55
The school engagement programme is a fantastic scheme, I remember reading about the Business Management presentation and thinking I`d love to put you in touch with my daughter`s high school, particularly as it`s an SFA performance school. Unfortunately it`s on the "wrong" side of Kincardine Bridge in Falkirk...
Here you go, Mr Mac.
https://parsfoundation.co.uk/story.php?t=Business_Management
TBH, we’ve had a school group from Kirkcaldy just before Xmas…. I’d be happy to go over the bridge. We tell them it’s a look at a real-life business, which happens to be a football club, and helps them to relate to their own learning.
We need to appeal no non-football fans and non-Pars fans, but it’s always great fun and the hope that in encourages some more to become Pars fans. Ask your school to get in touch!
Thanks to you both! I`ll have a chat with the head.
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Topic Originator: Mr Mac
Date: Tue 23 May 21:35
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Mr Mac, Thu 11 May 20:28
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SeasonedPar, Thu 11 May 19:23
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SeasonedPar, Thu 11 May 18:55
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GG Riva, Thu 11 May 16:14
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Mr Mac, Thu 11 May 14:55
The school engagement programme is a fantastic scheme, I remember reading about the Business Management presentation and thinking I`d love to put you in touch with my daughter`s high school, particularly as it`s an SFA performance school. Unfortunately it`s on the "wrong" side of Kincardine Bridge in Falkirk...
Here you go, Mr Mac.
https://parsfoundation.co.uk/story.php?t=Business_Management
TBH, we’ve had a school group from Kirkcaldy just before Xmas…. I’d be happy to go over the bridge. We tell them it’s a look at a real-life business, which happens to be a football club, and helps them to relate to their own learning.
We need to appeal no non-football fans and non-Pars fans, but it’s always great fun and the hope that in encourages some more to become Pars fans. Ask your school to get in touch!
Thanks to you both! I`ll have a chat with the head.
I`ve just sent an introductory email to the schools engagement address as the school are keen. Thanks again!
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