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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 19 Nov 12:43
Noticed on Facebook that David has walked out of his position in the club shop? Can anyone confirm? If so it’s ridiculous for the amount he has done.
Post Edited (Tue 19 Nov 13:46)
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:41
How can you possibly say it’s ridiculous when you don’t even know what’s happened?
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:45
Going by the reports, which have been confirmed by a number of different people. That ok?
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:47
You don’t know the circumstances behind it so tell me what makes it ridiculous?
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:48
Ahhhh I guess your the Kyle one sticking up for the club on the post
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:50
Incredible you’ve managed to work that out, well done.
I criticise the club when necessary but unfortunately too many people just quick to jump on the bandwagon without knowing even half the story.
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:51
Was not hard to work out out of 50 odd comments with everyone sticking up for David. You have been asked a few times to set the story straight
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Topic Originator: Scottdoherty
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:52
SHAMEFUL AND WOKE DAVE COOK BALD
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:52
People sticking up for him because they like him as a person is very different from criticising the club for making a decision they know nothing about.
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:55
You sure you know the full details?
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:56
I know far more than asking the person their side and taking that as gospel.
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 19 Nov 13:58
That a no then?
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Tue 19 Nov 14:01
Yes I know the full details.
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Topic Originator: Scottdoherty
Date: Tue 19 Nov 14:04
You know nothing, you`re an absolute fraud. From what I know of you you miss Dunfermline games to Galavant off and work a second job.
Post Edited (Tue 19 Nov 14:05)
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 19 Nov 14:13
Who me?
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Topic Originator: Scottdoherty
Date: Tue 19 Nov 14:15
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Jesus Christ man I love this website
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 19 Nov 14:31
Quote:
Kyle DAFC, Tue 19 Nov 14:01
Yes I know the full details.
Come on then set the record straight. Or it`s another .net classic, I know the real story but I`ll just tell everyone I know it and not present the "real story".
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 19 Nov 14:51
What ever the story is...
It`s a sad day that a 80year old who has gave 20+ years unpaid to the club has felt the need to leave/been asked to leave. Not the first good person within the club who has felt the need to either.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Tue 19 Nov 17:16
Quote:
RMGpar, Tue 19 Nov 14:51
What ever the story is...
It`s a sad day that a 80year old who has gave 20 years unpaid to the club has felt the need to leave/been asked to leave. Not the first good person within the club who has felt the need to either.
Would be keen to hear the full story as David was a proper stalwart of the club, god knows how many hands he shook, I’m sure there’s a great many folk grateful for his service.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 19 Nov 17:25
So why has he left? Given he`s 80, maybe he`s just wanting a bit of peace and quiet.
If he`s left because of other reasons I`d be quite disappointed.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Tue 19 Nov 18:17
These threads are pointless and end up going nowhere.
Why post and not provide the finer detail, claiming it’s ridiculous and expecting folk to back it up without actually knowing what’s happened?
He could have happily retired.
[comment removed - it was offending people]
No idea. So either come up with the full story or don’t bother at all because otherwise you’re just pulling the poor gent into an unnecessary rammy on a public forum.
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 19 Nov 18:18
He’s not thought his son has commented and said how badly he has been treated …
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 19 Nov 18:28
He’s put a message up on Facebook thanking all the fans and what happened is between him and the club.
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Tue 19 Nov 18:28
Irrespective of what has or hasn`t happened and off the back of the NW guys withdrawing their efforts, it just seems like another example of the club going backwards.
These people are the lifeblood of the club.
It feels as though we have gone back a few steps, and these are really big shoes to fill.
We can all look forward to a board statement 😉
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Topic Originator: DrumRoad
Date: Tue 19 Nov 18:31
Not seen a thread with so much guff in a while “my dads bigger than your dad” style
The truth about Dave Lamming will come out in time, probably from Dave himself so stop with this he said, she said nonsense
2022/23 League one Winners
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 19 Nov 19:00
`Topic Originator: PARSJAY-C like
Date: Mon 18 Nov 11:39
Please do not make false accusations. This is far from the truth! Although this has come with many challenges to over come the club have been very supportive throughout the last 9 years!`
This was posted on the NW thread by one of the guys who organised the tifos but still we get unfounded claims about the running of the club.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 19 Nov 19:28
Whatever has happened the gulf between the fans and club is getting bigger.
Will Mr Cook come out with a statement soon as he’s been very quiet?
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Tue 19 Nov 19:47
A very sad day for the club whatever the reason, he was an absolute asset to the club and I`m sure I would not be alone in saying it was a pleasure to visit the club shop and chat and shake hands with David.
If he has been driven out that is a complete disgrace, but I`m sure David is too much of an absolute gentleman and Pars man to disclose if he has been driven out.
I would expect a testament from David Cook thanking him for his years of devoted service and a suitable memento from the club.
Post Edited (Tue 19 Nov 19:49)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 19 Nov 20:17
So why has he left? Is it because he`s annoyed with the club or is this just speculation?
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 19 Nov 20:19
Ah but Mr Cook is put in a corner whatever he/the club comes out with saying thanks to David. Its obvious something has happened but Cook/the club will just come out thanking him for his services etc and cover up anything that happened.
Look at how much David put into the club in hrs working and helping…Again something is not right with the set up and I hope the hierarchy within DAFC are proud of themselves…our club is turning into a joke now…
I did say about these Germans at the start but hey ho🤷
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: TommyR
Date: Tue 19 Nov 20:21
David always made me feel special when picking up my shirts each season and that handshake is unforgettable. This is criminal.
First the NW giving up and now David is out?
Something stinks at the club right now and we`re due answers.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 19 Nov 20:23
Jake I’m surprised at you with your comments tbh…David would just not leave after 20 years giving everything to the club…I’m sure it’s frustration on how he is treated and the workings within the club….im sure the club can’t employ a person to run the shop now??
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: Bazzler1981
Date: Tue 19 Nov 20:26
See there’s a new bellend in town goes by the name Kyle dafc
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Tue 19 Nov 20:43
Quote:
Alter Ego, Tue 19 Nov 20:19
Ah but Mr Cook is put in a corner whatever he/the club comes out with saying thanks to David. Its obvious something has happened but Cook/the club will just come out thanking him for his services etc and cover up anything that happened.
Look at how much David put into the club in hrs working and helping…Again something is not right with the set up and I hope the hierarchy within DAFC are proud of themselves…our club is turning into a joke now…
I did say about these Germans at the start but hey ho🤷
What did you say about "these Germans"?
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 19 Nov 20:55
Everyone knows how I felt about the takeover from the start and I got red carded when the Germans took over as I wasn’t happy about it. Then Mr Cook got appointed and well it’s all gone well since the eh?
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Tue 19 Nov 21:04
Is it just German owners you have issues with? Or are Americans at risk too?
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Tue 19 Nov 21:29
Quote:
Alter Ego, Tue 19 Nov 18:28
He’s put a message up on Facebook thanking all the fans and what happened is between him and the club.
What was the message for those that don’t have FB?
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Tue 19 Nov 21:40
Quote:
Berry, Tue 19 Nov 21:29
Quote:
Alter Ego, Tue 19 Nov 18:28
He’s put a message up on Facebook thanking all the fans and what happened is between him and the club.
What was the message for those that don’t have FB?
I heard every fourth letter is a code calling David Cook an ****. In German.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Tue 19 Nov 21:50
Quote:
Berry, Tue 19 Nov 21:29
Quote:
Alter Ego, Tue 19 Nov 18:28
He’s put a message up on Facebook thanking all the fans and what happened is between him and the club.
What was the message for those that don’t have FB?
Essentially the above, also with reference to a potential boycott of the shop that he doesn’t want as he believes at certain times of the year it’s the clubs only source of income.
“What happened is between me and the club”
Being the Pars man that he is he also shows great respect for everyone that used the shop, but his final thoughts were “new owners are lining up to take over the club let’s get behind them”.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 19 Nov 21:53
Nobody calling Cook anything from what I have seen..as it was a post from David himself.
Now DA NO 1…. If we get new owners in that are American, I’m sire they will not want the club set up like our Germans and be positive?….
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 19 Nov 22:01
Whatever has happened between him and the club is clearly private, as the man himself has stated already. The bad part of this is that a volunteer for 20 years has left his position due to irreconcilable differences.
No idea why people on here want to use this as a point scoring mission about who was right and wrong about the club/board etc, its just a ridiculous state to get into when one of the involved parties has already said its not for the public domain.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 19 Nov 22:06
Quote:
Alter Ego, Tue 19 Nov 20:23
Jake I’m surprised at you with your comments tbh…David would just not leave after 20 years giving everything to the club…I’m sure it’s frustration on how he is treated and the workings within the club….im sure the club can’t employ a person to run the shop now??
It`s a genuine question. I`ve not seen a thing on Facebook so I`m unaware of what the comments are. I`m not suggesting he`s given up for no reason but, given he`s been doing it 20 years, perhaps he`s just had enough? However, it sounds like comments have been made to suggest something bad has happened, which is why I`m asking what`s happened! No malice intended whatsoever.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Tue 19 Nov 22:06
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Tue 19 Nov 21:40
Quote:
Berry, Tue 19 Nov 21:29
Quote:
Alter Ego, Tue 19 Nov 18:28
He’s put a message up on Facebook thanking all the fans and what happened is between him and the club.
What was the message for those that don’t have FB?
I heard every fourth letter is a code calling David Cook an **** In German.
😂😂
Made me laugh at least
COYP
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Tue 19 Nov 22:56
Look at me.....look at me.......everyone PAY ATTENTION TO ME!
I told you all along these blaady foreigners would turn out to be bad eggs!
Who won the blaady war anyway?
FFS
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: KirklistonPar
Date: Wed 20 Nov 08:37
So sorry to hear David will no long be giving up his spare time to help all us Pars supporters. The shop just won’t be the same without him. Hope he is well and still manages to enjoy watching the Pars on a Saturday. Take care and all the best for the future David.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Wed 20 Nov 10:59
At 80yrs of age it was time for David to put his feet up, maybe not in these circumstances though.
Enjoy your retirement David, a pure gentleman!❤️🏁🏁🏁
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Wed 20 Nov 11:32
I`ve never met David but it`s great to see the appreciation from so many people on here to what he has given the club and fans.
I hope he finds something else to keep him active and happy.
And I hope that the situation has been managed appropriately by the club. Perm or voluntary, no matter what the circumstances, the ending of a role you love can be one of the biggest changes on somebody`s well being so there`s an onus on the organisation to deal with things sensitively and give people the respect they are due.
With thanks to David!
Post Edited (Wed 20 Nov 11:33)
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Wed 20 Nov 11:46
I had the pleasure of working with David briefly in the ticket office when I was a student back in 2007. It was around the time of the Scottish Cup final, the Scott Thomson testimonial and us playing BK Hacken in Europe so it was particularly busy and David`s commitment to the cause was second to none. He actually became ill shortly afterwards possibly as a result of working too hard! Incredible that all these years later he was still there putting in a shift for the Pars.
All the best David.
Post Edited (Wed 20 Nov 12:03)
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Topic Originator: grelin
Date: Wed 20 Nov 11:58
I think it is unhelpful to make unsubstantiated claims or speculate as to what might have occurred. It is in essence a private matter between David and the club.
However I must say that he was a great first point of contact for the club and an absolute gentleman, so as a supporter I am concerned that such a loyal servant and stalwart has left in circumstances `which is between him and the club`, if true, tends to indicate a differing of opinions.
If the club could be perceived as a contributing factor to his departure and providing they are not betraying a confidence, maybe they might consider a brief statement thanking David for his service and give an indication as to the reason for him leaving which would hopefully end this distasteful speculation.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Wed 20 Nov 13:01
It seems to me that no-one should have said anything if it wasn`t going to be explained. The result is this thread filled with all sorts of speculation, which is unhelpful to both David and the club.
I think I met David once when picking up copies of the Pars book and he was very pleasant so it`ll be sad to see him go but hopefully whoever replaces him can show the same dedication he clearly has over the past 20 years.
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Wed 20 Nov 15:40
Quote:
grelin, Wed 20 Nov 11:58
I think it is unhelpful to make unsubstantiated claims or speculate as to what might have occurred. It is in essence a private matter between David and the club.
However I must say that he was a great first point of contact for the club and an absolute gentleman, so as a supporter I am concerned that such a loyal servant and stalwart has left in circumstances `which is between him and the club`, if true, tends to indicate a differing of opinions.
If the club could be perceived as a contributing factor to his departure and providing they are not betraying a confidence, maybe they might consider a brief statement thanking David for his service and give an indication as to the reason for him leaving which would hopefully end this distasteful speculation.
Excellent post 👍👍
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Wed 20 Nov 17:39
For those that are not blind , but refuse too see,
David Lamming great guy , big loss to the club
Football at East End for the last 3-4 years mainly *ish
Clubs hospitality offerings now well over priced and not great, nothing to do with Margret
Club kit and leisurewear average at best
Community Club ethos gone
Fan engagement gone
Legends and Charlie ds also not great .
But for our Pars stalwarts who refuse to see anything wrong at the club , continue clapping 👏 🙌
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Wed 20 Nov 19:02
saltonsgonagetu wrote:
> For those that are not blind , but refuse too see,
> David Lamming great guy , big loss to the club
> Football at East End for the last 3-4 years mainly *ish
> Clubs hospitality offerings now well over priced and not great,
> nothing to do with Margret
> Club kit and leisurewear average at best
> Community Club ethos gone
> Fan engagement gone
> Legends and Charlie ds also not great .
> But for our Pars stalwarts who refuse to see anything wrong at
> the club , continue clapping 👏 🙌
Agree with the above…and who is to blame for this??
Post Edited (Wed 20 Nov 19:03)
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Wed 20 Nov 20:57
The club should put a statement up thanking David for what he has done for the past 20 years..?
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 20 Nov 21:40
Quote:
AlterPar, Wed 20 Nov 20:40
Brian Boitano
So Americans are buying the club?!?!
COYP
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 21 Nov 08:10
Quote:
Alter Ego, Wed 20 Nov 19:02
saltonsgonagetu wrote:
> For those that are not blind , but refuse too see,
> David Lamming great guy , big loss to the club
> Football at East End for the last 3-4 years mainly *ish
> Clubs hospitality offerings now well over priced and not great,
> nothing to do with Margret
> Club kit and leisurewear average at best
> Community Club ethos gone
> Fan engagement gone
> Legends and Charlie ds also not great .
> But for our Pars stalwarts who refuse to see anything wrong at
> the club , continue clapping 👏 🙌
Agree with the above…and who is to blame for this??
w
All we kept on hearing from cook and co were "we will improve the match day experience".
The match day experience (football aside) is horrid at eep.as mentioned above legends and Charlie D`s both not improved if anything got worse. The club kit provider errea is low quality definitely worse than joma. Hospitality has been poor and overpriced for the quality of the product for years although probably worse if Margret wasn`t in charge. The club really is hitting new lows at the moment and that isn`t even touching the football side of the operation.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 21 Nov 08:59
I quite like the "match day experience" at EEP. I rock up at 2.30 with my sons and take our seats to watch Scottish Championship football, whilst getting a blether with folk i only see at the Pars. I know what I signed up for so I`m not that disappointed when it ends badly at 5pm. I move on quickly to the next game.
I was at hospitality last season. It was a fantastic day out. It always has been IMHO.
I`ve been to Legends and met Pars pals for a pint. It`s alright as far as pubs go. Been in far worse pubs.
I`ve got the new away top. It`s really smart and hasn`t disintegrated in the wash (yet)
I try to eat at normal times every day so tend not to need anything at 3pm except maybe the odd cup of tea. The catering doesn`t interest me to be fair.
I`m not fussed for the "match day experience" but each to their own.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 21 Nov 09:09
I remember the club doing a survey of fans when Yorkie was in charge, asking them how they could improve the `matchday experience`. My answer now would be the same as it was then - `more goals`.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 21 Nov 09:24
My main irk with the club now is the inefficiency for the prices you pay. Heres my normal match day experience -
Park up about 2:30pm just off Garvock Hill for a 2 min walk to ground - best bit of the day 😂
Decent sized queue for turnstiles to the Norrie because the club haven’t opened them all and when it comes to a big game can be there for 15-20 minutes - it took them till 5 minutes till KO v Falkirk to realise there was still 1000 people outside the gates……
Then can have issues with scanners at times - generally I get in fine, but others cause delays. Understandable but annoying.
Get in and join the food queue - another 10 minute wait as only 2 servers then receive really poor food at a massive mark up - due to other commitments its normally easier to eat at the ground.
Watch a half of football (normally poor these days) next to a pillar with a hole in it and avoiding water drops from a leaking roof 😃
Half time pee stop - toilets reeking of smoke or p!!sh then get soaked with freezing cold water from taps that are far too pressurised and lucky to get paper towels to dry hands.
Watch another half of football - normally during this time work out that £22 is not value for money and then decide if Im going to demand McPakes head or not result depending 😃 normally these days its just a sigh of disappointment and working out when next putting myself through it.
Leave ground and hope someone has closed the road off so dont get killed by a bus like what happened last year 😃
Take 45 minutes to get home then usually tell my mates I wont be back any time soon!
All in all, for the money paid, and the time out of the house its a meh experience. It would be made a lot better by certain changes, but they wont happen, so just pick and choose when I go these days based on my family life.
Post Edited (Thu 21 Nov 09:27)
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 21 Nov 09:29
Congratulations on dying and coming back to life......
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Thu 21 Nov 09:33
Quote:
da_no_1, Thu 21 Nov 09:29
Congratulations on dying and coming back to life......
Jesus saves! 🤭
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 21 Nov 09:34
Quote:
parsmad68, Thu 21 Nov 09:33
Quote:
da_no_1, Thu 21 Nov 09:29
Congratulations on dying and coming back to life......
Jesus saves! 🤭
But McCann nets the rebound.....then cups his ear to Berkey
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
Post Edited (Thu 21 Nov 09:34)
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Thu 21 Nov 10:11
Quote:
da_no_1, Thu 21 Nov 08:59
I quite like the "match day experience" at EEP. I rock up at 2.30 with my sons and take our seats to watch Scottish Championship football, whilst getting a blether with folk i only see at the Pars. I know what I signed up for so I`m not that disappointed when it ends badly at 5pm. I move on quickly to the next game.
I was at hospitality last season. It was a fantastic day out. It always has been IMHO.
I`ve been to Legends and met Pars pals for a pint. It`s alright as far as pubs go. Been in far worse pubs.
I`ve got the new away top. It`s really smart and hasn`t disintegrated in the wash (yet)
I try to eat at normal times every day so tend not to need anything at 3pm except maybe the odd cup of tea. The catering doesn`t interest me to be fair.
I`m not fussed for the "match day experience" but each to their own.
I’m a bit like you. That could be a general summary for me as well.
I take the wee boy. Sometimes he likes to watch the other kids play FIFA (or whatever it is called) on the PS5 they’ve got setup. He’s no had a chance for a shot yet cos we usually arrive around 2.40.
I normally do get a bit of catering when there and usually it’s no bad. It’s basically a more expensive Stephens 🤷🏻♂️
I don’t know what more the club could offer for a match day experience? The set up with the PlayStation and every so often a couple of players being there to meet young fans is great idea but at the end of the day, I’m there to watch the pars
COYP
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 21 Nov 10:18
Have to say my gripe, admittedly it`s a small one, but can the club not show highlights of Pars games in Legends and the screens in the Norrie. Surely they have the rights to their own footage?
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 21 Nov 13:09
Quote:
da_no_1, Thu 21 Nov 09:29
Congratulations on dying and coming back to life......
Well spotted 😂 but I know you get the gist……
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 21 Nov 13:52
Quote:
da_no_1, Thu 21 Nov 10:18
Have to say my gripe, admittedly it`s a small one, but can the club not show highlights of Pars games in Legends and the screens in the Norrie. Surely they have the rights to their own footage?
It would be much better than the music they play full blast or capital radio on the TVs. Can`t be difficult to get a reel made up as they will own the footage.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Thu 21 Nov 16:39
Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 21 Nov 09:29
Congratulations on dying and coming back to life......
Superb da_no_1 :-o))
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Thu 21 Nov 20:05
From what I’ve heard the way he’s been treated is ridiculous. All he’s done for the club over the years with his volunteering and he’s absolutely right to walk away.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Thu 21 Nov 20:30
Dunfermline Press story here
David Laming leaves Dunfermline Athletic role after 21 years
A “PARS legend” has decided to leave his position in the club shop after 21 years of voluntary work.
David Laming, 80, of Halbeath Road, said he would "miss the companionship and the banter".
He told the Press: “I’ve watched kids grow into adults.
"Take (Pars vice captain) Chris Hamilton, I remember him coming into the shop with his mum at 10-years-old, I would say to him `Who do you want to play for?` and he would always say Dunfermline.
“That’s the sad thing about it. I was the face of Dunfermline because I was the person that people saw when they came in to the shop.
“It kept me young. In my head I’m still 45 but it’s only when I look it the mirror that I realise I’m 80.
“When I retired, I thought it was easier to hold my hand out and help someone along the road rather than knock them down.”
David, who together with wife Janet celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last month, said he left his role after feeling "disrespected" by management.
He said: “I just thought ‘I don’t need to take that at my age.’ “Twenty-one years as a volunteer and I never cost them a penny.
"On match days I was there from half eight in the morning until half five at night.
“I won’t be naming any names, that’s not the way to do it, and you wouldn’t hear me condemning the club, no way.”
His departure was raised on online fan pages but David said: “I don’t want anybody to boycott the club shop, at certain times of year it’s the only income that the club gets, and it needs it.
"I’m not bitter but I’ve made my mind up.”
In a social media post David thanked the Pars fans for their kind sentiments regarding his departure and wrote: “What happened was between me and the club.”
A spokesperson for the club told the Press: "DAFC are surprised and saddened by the comments made by David Laming suggesting disrespect towards him.
"The club is fortunate to have a pool of very committed volunteers who give up so much time and contribute so much to the DAFC cause.
"The club has enormous gratitude to all, whether they help in retail, stadium maintenance, community, media or elsewhere.
"Whilst we disagree with David`s comments, we acknowledge his decision to no longer volunteer and we thank him for all the help he has offered to the club over the years.
"We know he is a passionate Pars fan and we hope to see him take his seat in the stands at our games."
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Thu 21 Nov 20:51
Quote:
Jeffery, Thu 21 Nov 20:30
Dunfermline Press story here
David Laming leaves Dunfermline Athletic role after 21 years
A “PARS legend” has decided to leave his position in the club shop after 21 years of voluntary work.
David Laming, 80, of Halbeath Road, said he would "miss the companionship and the banter".
He told the Press: “I’ve watched kids grow into adults.
"Take (Pars vice captain) Chris Hamilton, I remember him coming into the shop with his mum at 10-years-old, I would say to him `Who do you want to play for?` and he would always say Dunfermline.
“That’s the sad thing about it. I was the face of Dunfermline because I was the person that people saw when they came in to the shop.
“It kept me young. In my head I’m still 45 but it’s only when I look it the mirror that I realise I’m 80.
“When I retired, I thought it was easier to hold my hand out and help someone along the road rather than knock them down.”
David, who together with wife Janet celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last month, said he left his role after feeling "disrespected" by management.
He said: “I just thought ‘I don’t need to take that at my age.’ “Twenty-one years as a volunteer and I never cost them a penny.
"On match days I was there from half eight in the morning until half five at night.
“I won’t be naming any names, that’s not the way to do it, and you wouldn’t hear me condemning the club, no way.”
His departure was raised on online fan pages but David said: “I don’t want anybody to boycott the club shop, at certain times of year it’s the only income that the club gets, and it needs it.
"I’m not bitter but I’ve made my mind up.”
In a social media post David thanked the Pars fans for their kind sentiments regarding his departure and wrote: “What happened was between me and the club.”
A spokesperson for the club told the Press: "DAFC are surprised and saddened by the comments made by David Laming suggesting disrespect towards him.
"The club is fortunate to have a pool of very committed volunteers who give up so much time and contribute so much to the DAFC cause.
"The club has enormous gratitude to all, whether they help in retail, stadium maintenance, community, media or elsewhere.
"Whilst we disagree with David`s comments, we acknowledge his decision to no longer volunteer and we thank him for all the help he has offered to the club over the years.
"We know he is a passionate Pars fan and we hope to see him take his seat in the stands at our games."
The dunfermline spokesperson sounds like a right Tw*t
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 21 Nov 21:29
Two sides to every story but club not coming across very well with this one……generally the public will side with volunteers of 20 years that never drew a wage and have been through numerous boards etc. as they have seen and done it all.
All the best with your second “retirement” David 👍🏻
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Thu 21 Nov 21:47
I’ve no idea what happened but what a shocking response from the club. It’s so badly worded it’s unreal.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Thu 21 Nov 22:12
I can`t believe anyone at the club thought that was a reasonable response!?
Regardless of what went on, that response is honking.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Thu 21 Nov 22:36
20 years service and the club come out with that statement…What an absolute shitshow of a club we have now…Mr Cook at his finest!
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Thu 21 Nov 22:39
What a sad story.
The key words that stand out are "disrespected by management" and that the club were "surprised and saddened".
It doesn`t bode well.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Thu 21 Nov 22:59
This is going to run and run. Another spectacular own goal by the club. I think we have more own goals than goals scored this season ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 21 Nov 23:01
Quote:
JTH123, Thu 21 Nov 22:39
What a sad story.
The key words that stand out are "disrespected by management" and that the club were "surprised and saddened".
It doesn`t bode well.
Isn`t that what they said when the Germans announced they were selling up too? They must think our heads are zipped up the back.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Thu 21 Nov 23:11
So much for the much hyped Living True Sportsmanship in which respect was a large topic.
Oh, the irony
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 21 Nov 23:19
I`ve absolutely zero evidence to back this up but I don`t think this is anything to do with Gmbh
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
Post Edited (Thu 21 Nov 23:19)
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 21 Nov 23:38
“I was the face of Dunfermline because I was the person that people saw when they came in to the shop."
When this story first came to light, I was well behind David and pretty angry at the club, but having read the article and this quote in particular, it is making me stop, and think, that there is two sides to every story.
You do have to thank him for two decades of voluntary service to the club, that`s very commendable. I had been in the shop many times over the years and in the most part he performed to an adequate standard for a volunteer.
Can he say "I was the face of Dunfermline". To me, this statement sets off alarm bells, this hints at a sense of ego and entitlement. If that`s the attitude he had, maybe he didn`t like being called out on it
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Thu 21 Nov 23:49
Quite a few issues that went on that clearly the club aren’t going to put into the public domain. Damned if they do and damned if they don’t but far easier for people to jump on the bandwagon.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Fri 22 Nov 00:00
Quote:
red-star-par, Thu 21 Nov 23:38
“I was the face of Dunfermline because I was the person that people saw when they came in to the shop."
When this story first came to light, I was well behind David and pretty angry at the club, but having read the article and this quote in particular, it is making me stop, and think, that there is two sides to every story.
You do have to thank him for two decades of voluntary service to the club, that`s very commendable. I had been in the shop many times over the years and in the most part he performed to an adequate standard for a volunteer.
Can he say "I was the face of Dunfermline". To me, this statement sets off alarm bells, this hints at a sense of ego and entitlement. If that`s the attitude he had, maybe he didn`t like being called out on it
I also was supporting David until he said he was the face of Dunfermline .
full respect for his 20 years service to the club ,as others say there are always two sides to the story .
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Fri 22 Nov 07:17
Not sure what folk are expecting the club to say?
"He`s a liar and it`s all his fault"?
"Yes, we are a bunch of arrogant tossers who trample over the little guy"?
They were totally between a rock and a hard place, and the people unhappy with the statement seem to be looking for a reason to have a go at the board and David Cook in particular.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 22 Nov 08:45
This seems to be another case where a football club is seen differently from any other business. Fans feel they are entitled to know all the facts relating to a member of staff leaving and the lack of detail feeds the rumour mill. Everyone agrees David did a great job in the club shop but, having said it was a matter between him and the club, why give a statement to the Dunfermline Press? That put the club in an awkward position and they obviously felt they had to respond.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Fri 22 Nov 08:57
We need to start winning more games
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Fri 22 Nov 08:58
The club could have said that we have no comment to make in regards to this situation
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 22 Nov 09:01
I`m not sure a `no comment` response would have gone down well either.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Fri 22 Nov 09:05
I don`t think the face of Dunfermline is an arrogant statement.
I think he was saying he was the face Pars Fans seen when going into the shop and he was always conscious of the fact he was representing the club and his actions will leave an impression on fans.
All credit to David he did represent the club very well over the years and was a helpful and friendly face of Dunfermline as was the guy Matt who worked in the shop previously.
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Topic Originator: GPar00
Date: Fri 22 Nov 09:25
What an absolute nonsense this has become. At a time where the club needs to all be pulling in the right direction as well.
David clearly feels hard done by, but why do we all take that as gospel? Because he said it so it must be true? The comments he made in the Dunfermline Press are quite concerning to me, he is the face of DAFC? Not Norrie McCathie, Jim Leishman, or Bene as the club captain? He was a volunteer in the club shop, maybe we stop treating him as some god. It`s embarrassing.
David, without a doubt, has done a great amount of work over the years and was subject to more thanks than any of the other volunteers seem to have been. How many volunteers got trips on the team bus to games and board room experiences? Never mind all the different `Laming` shirts he`s holding up in his DP article.
Now, he has dragged the clubs name through the mud this past week (inadvertently or otherwise). The fact this has been going on all week is ridiculous in itself. All whilst we are trying to sell the club, how do we think potential buyers will look at this? `The face of Dunfermline` speaking to the press to effectively say how great he was and how bad the club is. Great.
But then again, .net is devoid of any critical thinking skills and love to jump to just bash the club.
Post Edited (Fri 22 Nov 09:25)
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Fri 22 Nov 09:36
Quote:
GPar00, Fri 22 Nov 09:25
What an absolute nonsense this has become. At a time where the club needs to all be pulling in the right direction as well.
David clearly feels hard done by, but why do we all take that as gospel? Because he said it so it must be true? The comments he made in the Dunfermline Press are quite concerning to me, he is the face of DAFC? Not Norrie McCathie, Jim Leishman, or Bene as the club captain? He was a volunteer in the club shop, maybe we stop treating him as some god. It`s embarrassing.
David, without a doubt, has done a great amount of work over the years and was subject to more thanks than any of the other volunteers seem to have been. How many volunteers got trips on the team bus to games and board room experiences? Never mind all the different `Laming` shirts he`s holding up in his DP article.
Now, he has dragged the clubs name through the mud this past week (inadvertently or otherwise). The fact this has been going on all week is ridiculous in itself. All whilst we are trying to sell the club, how do we think potential buyers will look at this? `The face of Dunfermline` speaking to the press to effectively say how great he was and how bad the club is. Great.
But then again, .net is devoid of any critical thinking skills and love to jump to just bash the club.
Welcome to the forum David.
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Fri 22 Nov 09:39
Miss the days of going across from Alloa with birthday or Christmas money to spend when it was in the shopping centre.
Used to be a Rovers fan (or was it Falkirk?) who was the manager and would always get a good bit of banter with him, pretty close to the bone but i loved it and he was always very helpful.
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"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."
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Topic Originator: Bletchley_Par
Date: Fri 22 Nov 09:40
As many have repeated here I found David very courteous and pleasant to deal with.
As with respect to the "face of Dunfermline" that is a line often used in the corporate world to a receptionist, greeter or doormen. They are the first face the public sees and are the first impression anyone has of the business. He was the face of the business in that respect.
It is a lot easier to leave a role that you are doing voluntary than one that is keeping a roof over your head and you might feel more resentful of a dismissive or rude comment in a job you are not getting paid for.
I wish David well and thank him for his service over the years and hope the club can find an adequate replacement that shares some of David`s obvious enthusiasm and charm.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Fri 22 Nov 09:45
It wouldn’t surprise me the quote “face of Dunfermline “ will be taken out of context.
Face of the shop undoubtedly.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Fri 22 Nov 10:56
Quote:
GPar00, Fri 22 Nov 09:25
What an absolute nonsense this has become. At a time where the club needs to all be pulling in the right direction as well.
David clearly feels hard done by, but why do we all take that as gospel? Because he said it so it must be true? The comments he made in the Dunfermline Press are quite concerning to me, he is the face of DAFC? Not Norrie McCathie, Jim Leishman, or Bene as the club captain? He was a volunteer in the club shop, maybe we stop treating him as some god. It`s embarrassing.
David, without a doubt, has done a great amount of work over the years and was subject to more thanks than any of the other volunteers seem to have been. How many volunteers got trips on the team bus to games and board room experiences? Never mind all the different `Laming` shirts he`s holding up in his DP article.
Now, he has dragged the clubs name through the mud this past week (inadvertently or otherwise). The fact this has been going on all week is ridiculous in itself. All whilst we are trying to sell the club, how do we think potential buyers will look at this? `The face of Dunfermline` speaking to the press to effectively say how great he was and how bad the club is. Great.
But then again, .net is devoid of any critical thinking skills and love to jump to just bash the club.
Aye, David definitely thought he was more important than Norrie. Undoubtedly.
He was the `face` most fans dealt with due to his role. That`s all he`s said, and he`s not wrong. That doesn`t mean he`s more important than anyone else, but he didn`t say he was. And you know that.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 22 Nov 10:59
Quote:
DBA, Fri 22 Nov 10:56
Quote:
GPar00, Fri 22 Nov 09:25
What an absolute nonsense this has become. At a time where the club needs to all be pulling in the right direction as well.
David clearly feels hard done by, but why do we all take that as gospel? Because he said it so it must be true? The comments he made in the Dunfermline Press are quite concerning to me, he is the face of DAFC? Not Norrie McCathie, Jim Leishman, or Bene as the club captain? He was a volunteer in the club shop, maybe we stop treating him as some god. It`s embarrassing.
David, without a doubt, has done a great amount of work over the years and was subject to more thanks than any of the other volunteers seem to have been. How many volunteers got trips on the team bus to games and board room experiences? Never mind all the different `Laming` shirts he`s holding up in his DP article.
Now, he has dragged the clubs name through the mud this past week (inadvertently or otherwise). The fact this has been going on all week is ridiculous in itself. All whilst we are trying to sell the club, how do we think potential buyers will look at this? `The face of Dunfermline` speaking to the press to effectively say how great he was and how bad the club is. Great.
But then again, .net is devoid of any critical thinking skills and love to jump to just bash the club.
Aye, David definitely thought he was more important than Norrie. Undoubtedly.
He was the `face` most fans dealt with due to his role. That`s all he`s said, and he`s not wrong. That doesn`t mean he`s more important than anyone else, but he didn`t say he was. And you know that.
I would agree with that, DBA. Quite possibly been misquoted or something without context?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: GPar00
Date: Fri 22 Nov 11:29
David said, and I quote "face of Dunfermline" so it must be true? This whole saga is whatever David Laming said is fact? Nobody has applied context so far so why start now?
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Fri 22 Nov 11:33
The club is #hit show from top to bottom, from the playing side to the corporate, how folk can in anyway take the clubs side on this is incredulous .
All the club had to do is thank David for his service to the club, no snide remark was required.
Totally lacking class from the club .
Post Edited (Fri 22 Nov 11:34)
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Topic Originator: dafc123
Date: Fri 22 Nov 11:42
The club calling David a liar is not a good look.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 22 Nov 11:54
Where exactly did the club say he was a liar?
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Topic Originator: dafc123
Date: Fri 22 Nov 11:56
They `disagree` with his statement.
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Topic Originator: dafc123
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:04
100th comment! Cook and Ze Germans pushing Lamming and NSW in the same week shows exactly where the club is going.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:06
Disagreeing with someone doesn`t make you a liar. It happens all the time on here.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:08
Quote:
wee eck, Fri 22 Nov 12:06
Disagreeing with someone doesn`t make you a liar. It happens all the time on here.
Beat me to it. Unbelievable how folk can`t differentiate between disagreeing with someone and outright lying.
This forum really is a cesspit.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: dafc123
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:08
It`s a way around it wee eck. Why would they care to comment on a volunteer leaving if they didn`t think it was lies? Two reputations on the line here and i know who i am backing.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:08
Quote:
dafc123, Fri 22 Nov 12:04
100th comment! Cook and Ze Germans pushing Lamming and NSW in the same week shows exactly where the club is going.
Borderline xenophobia right there.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:09
I find this all quite sad. Years ago, I worked full-time in the Commercial Department with the late, great Harry Melrose, when Audrey Bastiani was Commercial Manager and Jocky Scott was team manager. We weren`t doing particularly well on the field then either, but I seem to recall all the staff, players and fans pulling together, at least most of the time. Or am I seeing the past through rose tinted glasses?
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:09
Quote:
dafc123, Fri 22 Nov 12:08
It`s a way around it wee eck. Why would they care to comment on a volunteer leaving if they didn`t think it was lies? Two reputations on the line here and i know who i am backing.
Because they also thanked him. If they didn`t do at least that they`d get absolutely slaughtered by folk like you.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:10
“David said, and I quote "face of Dunfermline" so it must be true?”
You don’t want people to believe David yet you accept all the writings in the article as gospel.
You do realise journalists misquote people all the time.
Those of us who know Senor Lamming know him to be of good character, and honest, and he will be very much missed in the club shop.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: dafc123
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:12
da no 1, retract that statement right now and put your dictionary away whilst you`re at it. We are all entitled to our own opinions. The club finds time to push out our ultras, and volunteers and make statements but can`t give fans any update RE the pending sale.
Post Edited (Fri 22 Nov 12:15)
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Topic Originator: dafc123
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:14
I agree buffy. After Davids emotional piece people have jumped on him.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:20
Quote:
buffy, Fri 22 Nov 12:10
“David said, and I quote "face of Dunfermline" so it must be true?”
You don’t want people to believe David yet you accept all the writings in the article as gospel.
You do realise journalists misquote people all the time.
Those of us who know Senor Lamming know him to be of good character, and honest, and he will be very much missed in the club shop.
I 100% agree Buffy.
But calling someone a liar because they disagree with someone is wrong and I stand by that.
I`ve said on various forums and FB that it`s sad and really disappointing that David`s felt the need to pack it in. The club does not look good ATM.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:28
I genuinely don`t know how some of you navigate your way through life without perpetual drama.
Part of being a grown up, responsible adult is to guide your way through competing, sometimes contradictory thoughts and achieve some kind of balanced view. That`s like adulting 101.
This bloke appears to be a lovely bloke and dedicated a huge chunk of his life to the club. That`s amazing. Full praise etc.
But there also appears to be a disagreement at the heart of it. That`s also fine. That happens in life.
The article probably took his "face of Dunfermline" line a bit out of context. Any grown up can read between the lines and figure out what he meant. Part of my job is speaking to the media and you can have all the training in the world and sometimes stuff either appears a bit weird or you just make a wee slip and think "Christ I wish I hadn`t said that".
A professional organisation is also allowed to have a difference of opinion on something. Hell, I`m talking like I know what that was but I don`t. Nae idea. But what are they meant to do? Beg him in public to come back?
SNW weren`t forced out. The literal founder came on here and said that wasn`t the case.
Jesus mother-loving tap-dancing Christ it feels like running a creche on here sometimes.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:30
Post of the year Rusty ✨️ 🙌 👌
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:36
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Fri 22 Nov 12:28
I genuinely don`t know how some of you navigate your way through life without perpetual drama.
Part of being a grown up, responsible adult is to guide your way through competing, sometimes contradictory thoughts and achieve some kind of balanced view. That`s like adulting 101.
This bloke appears to be a lovely bloke and dedicated a huge chunk of his life to the club. That`s amazing. Full praise etc.
But there also appears to be a disagreement at the heart of it. That`s also fine. That happens in life.
The article probably took his "face of Dunfermline" line a bit out of context. Any grown up can read between the lines and figure out what he meant. Part of my job is speaking to the media and you can have all the training in the world and sometimes stuff either appears a bit weird or you just make a wee slip and think "Christ I wish I hadn`t said that".
A professional organisation is also allowed to have a difference of opinion on something. Hell, I`m talking like I know what that was but I don`t. Nae idea. But what are they meant to do? Beg him in public to come back?
SNW weren`t forced out. The literal founder came on here and said that wasn`t the case.
Jesus mother-loving tap-dancing Christ it feels like running a creche on here sometimes.
Good post knocked up whilst having your chicken salad sandwich
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Fri 22 Nov 12:37
Aldi Tikka Masala actually. Winter carb-loading.
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Topic Originator: Scottdoherty
Date: Fri 22 Nov 13:45
Usual suspects on here being total tools.Gpar00 has some common sense at least.
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Fri 22 Nov 15:05
It is incredibly sad if a person within the club is in the wrong, has made David`s position unbearable and effectively forced him out. In that scenario, I would hope they would reach out to him to try and rectify the situation.
However, it could be simply a difference of opinion - indeed, both or neither could be in the wrong.
Before we proclaim the entire club is rotten to the core (too late for some), maybe we should at least try and gauge the views of other, current volunteers - maybe even any other volunteers in the club shop - to see if there is a systemic problem or if they see this as a one-off.
It would be far more concerning if this sparked a domino effect and a range of people followed suit.
I am also choosing to take Jason`s statement at face value, given that he gave a reason for stepping down and then defended the club when someone chose to ignore the reason he gave.
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I love it when we go sell Kevin Nisbet,
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Topic Originator: Mason Loge
Date: Fri 22 Nov 15:14
Not sure if this is the right place to post, but was wondering if we could get a chant of ‘there’s only one David Laming’ going tomorrow? Maybe someone can get the SNW lads involved aswell? I’m sure myself and others will proudly sing his name.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Fri 22 Nov 15:52
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dafc123, Fri 22 Nov 12:04
100th comment! Cook and Ze Germans pushing Lamming and NSW in the same week shows exactly where the club is going.
What did you get the yellow card for? Was it making stuff up about the club forcing out SNW? Was it the same comment called out by those that were running SNW?
COYP
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Fri 22 Nov 15:53
Quote:
Mason Loge, Fri 22 Nov 15:14
Not sure if this is the right place to post, but was wondering if we could get a chant of ‘there’s only one David Laming’ going tomorrow? Maybe someone can get the SNW lads involved aswell? I’m sure myself and others will proudly sing his name.
Why?
COYP
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Topic Originator: Mason Loge
Date: Fri 22 Nov 16:06
The guys a cult hero (if you’d pardon the pun) and deserves a bit of respect.
Post Edited (Fri 22 Nov 16:07)
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Topic Originator: dafc123
Date: Fri 22 Nov 16:06
Ah that`s what it is! I thought it was for being on the forum for a certain number of years.
Just the general consensus from people in the SNW. Not entirely sure making false accusations is best for this thread.
Thanks for your concern.
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Topic Originator: OorWullie
Date: Fri 22 Nov 18:03
There are fans who post on here that maybe work at the club or connected to people who work at the club so it’s fair to say that some will be more informed than others. It will come out in time but this is not a unique situation with volunteers and staff feeling disrespected. You wouldn’t have to be einstein to figure out who their gripe might be with.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Fri 22 Nov 19:15
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OorWullie, Fri 22 Nov 18:03
There are fans who post on here that maybe work at the club or connected to people who work at the club so it’s fair to say that some will be more informed than others. It will come out in time but this is not a unique situation with volunteers and staff feeling disrespected. You wouldn’t have to be einstein to figure out who their gripe might be with.
Hopefully if we are on about the same person his time at the club will be numbered. Offered very little to justify his wage and I`d imagine the new owners whoever they are will be looking at cutting cost at every opportunity and a sizable wage off the books will be a decent way to go about it.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Fri 22 Nov 19:35
The "Face of the club" comment was obviously just alluding to the fact that he is the person most visitors see and talk to. It`s totally harmless, and quite correct.
I think the least they can do is give him a lifelong season ticket to recognise his service.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Fri 22 Nov 20:44
I think when a director treats a volunteer as an employee instead of what they actually are, a volunteer, you get what has happened here.
David will be a huge loss to everyone in the shop as he clearly loved his place there.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Fri 22 Nov 20:53
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dafc123, Fri 22 Nov 16:06
Ah that`s what it is! I thought it was for being on the forum for a certain number of years.
Just the general consensus from people in the SNW. Not entirely sure making false accusations is best for this thread.
Thanks for your concern.
No, you called out for it by the guy who ran SNW 🤷🏻♂️
COYP
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 23 Nov 09:19
Find the whole thing a bit weird to be honest. If there has been a disagreement between David and the club then fair enough, these things happen.
If a decision was made to then just leave the voluntary post as a result, why not just both sides try and be amicable about it, thank each other etc and leave it at that.
But instead he’s went and got himself an article in the Dunfermline Press where small intentional digs are pointed at the club (and then mentions it isn’t the place to get into it)and the club have equally had to then come out and defend themselves whilst trying to thank him for his service.
I’m not reading into the ‘face of Dunfermline’ comments, everyone should understand what the meaning was behind that but I guess there is still for me an underlying tone of entitlement, arguably he’s earned from his long tenure I suppose.
I don’t think the clubs response is that bad to be honest, they’ve clearly articulated their appreciation to all our volunteers and thanked him specifically for his service, what more were fans wanting, a parade?
Still believe there is something rotten within the club at the moment, but not really factoring this into it.
Post Edited (Sat 23 Nov 09:21)
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sat 23 Nov 11:37
That a very balanced and fair assessment I would say, Berry
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sat 23 Nov 12:43
Good post Berry
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 23 Nov 13:52
Quote:
Berry, Sat 23 Nov 09:19
Find the whole thing a bit weird to be honest. If there has been a disagreement between David and the club then fair enough, these things happen.
If a decision was made to then just leave the voluntary post as a result, why not just both sides try and be amicable about it, thank each other, etc, and leave it at that.
But instead he’s went and got himself an article in the Dunfermline Press where small intentional digs are pointed at the club (and then mentions it isn’t the place to get into it)and the club have equally had to then come out and defend themselves whilst trying to thank him for his service.
I’m not reading into the ‘face of Dunfermline’ comments, everyone should understand what the meaning was behind that but I guess there is still for me an underlying tone of entitlement, arguably he’s earned from his long tenure I suppose.
I don’t think the clubs response is that bad to be honest, they’ve clearly articulated their appreciation to all our volunteers and thanked him specifically for his service, what more were fans wanting, a parade?
Still believe there is something rotten within the club at the moment, but not really factoring this into it.
Good post, except I don`t think he went to the Press. They would sense a story and go to him. He did his best to answer awkward questions, and they wrote their interpretations. It isn`t easy to handle a Press interview if you are not accustomed to being in the spotlight.
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Sat 23 Nov 14:26
Couldn`t agree more Parrot.
I very much doubt he went and got himself an interview. Of course he could have declined but as you say it`s not easy to navigate things like that.
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