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Topic Originator: Johanisk
Date: Wed 8 Oct 12:16
THE PARS NEWS UPDATE - October 8, 2025
=== MAIN NEWS STORIES ===
🔴 FIXTURE CONGESTION FRUSTRATION
Neil Lennon has voiced his disappointment at the scheduling of Dunfermline`s rearranged fixture against Airdrieonians. The postponement of Saturday`s match due to international call-ups has created a gruelling fixture pile-up that the club feels could have been better managed.
Key Points:
- Airdrie match rescheduled for Tuesday 21st October despite club`s request for later date
- Pars will face 4 games in 14 days, with players on international duty potentially playing 6 games
- Five players away on international duty (Algeria, Azerbaijan, Belfast, Italy) may not return until Wednesday/Thursday
- Three consecutive away fixtures during this period: Airdrieonians, Ross County, Ayr United
- Lennon: "We`re not happy about that... It`s going to be difficult"
Source: https://dafc.co.uk/frustration-over-october-fixture-congestion/
🔴 INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS
Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen (Azerbaijan) and Alfons Amade (Africa - Mozambique/Algeria games) are representing their countries during the international break. Lennon expressed pride in players earning international recognition but concerns about their availability for the Raith Rovers match on Friday 17th October.
Source: https://dafc.co.uk/international-fixtures-to-look-out-for-2/
🔴 PLAYER DEBUT PRAISED
Nurudeen Abdulai was hailed as "excellent" by Neil Lennon after being handed his Athletic debut more than a month since his arrival. The player made his first appearance in the 0-0 draw against Queen`s Park on Saturday.
Source: https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/25521917.dunfermline-neil-lennon-praises-nurudeen-abdulai-pars-debut/
🔴 WOMEN`S TEAM SUCCESS
Dunfermline Athletic Women progressed to the second round of the Scottish Gas Women`s Scottish Cup after a thrilling Fife derby victory over Glenrothes. Alex Davie struck the winner in what was described as a "thrilling derby victory."
Source: https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/25523205.dunfermline-pars-women-win-glenrothes-scottish-cup-fife-derby/
🔴 LOAN SIGNING
Neil Lennon is keen to develop loan striker Barney Stewart as the young forward continues his recovery from injury and builds match fitness.
Source: https://dafc.co.uk/lennon-keen-to-develop-bairn-barney-during-loan-spell/
🔴 FORMER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
The Dunfermline Athletic Former Players Association (FPA) held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 4th October, celebrating record-breaking membership numbers.
Source: https://dafc.co.uk/former-players-celebrate-record-breaking-membership/
=== RECENT RESULTS ===
Saturday 4th October 2025:
Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Queen`s Park (Championship)
=== UPCOMING FIXTURES ===
Friday 17th October - Raith Rovers vs Dunfermline Athletic (Championship)
Tuesday 21st October - Airdrieonians vs Dunfermline Athletic (Championship - rearranged)
Friday 31st October - Ayr United vs Dunfermlin
Post Edited (Wed 08 Oct 12:16)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 9 Oct 01:25
I suppose this is where AI can be inaccurate/be confused by how a news release is framed.
Mullen is playing for Scotland IN Azerbaijan (against Azerbaijan) and Amade is playing for Mozambique IN Mozambique (against Guinea) and Algeria (against Somalia).
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 9 Oct 07:29
Quote:
jake89, Thu 9 Oct 01:25
I suppose this is where AI can be inaccurate/be confused by how a news release is framed.
Mullen is playing for Scotland IN Azerbaijan (against Azerbaijan) and Amade is playing for Mozambique IN Mozambique (against Guinea) and Algeria (against Somalia).
The way I read it, that was what it was meaning
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Thu 9 Oct 07:50
Im with Jake89 on this one. Apparently we also have an Italian international in our squad! 😉
"Five players away on international duty (Algeria, Azerbaijan, Belfast, Italy) may not return until Wednesday/Thursday"
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Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Thu 9 Oct 08:10
Quote:
neilholland999, Thu 9 Oct 07:50
Im with Jake89 on this one. Apparently we also have an Italian international in our squad! 😉
"Five players away on international duty (Algeria, Azerbaijan, Belfast, Italy) may not return until Wednesday/Thursday"
An Italian international! We can but dream! To be fair, I think it refers to the countries they are away to. Pinches of salt all round I reckon but it`s something that I can hopefully refine over time.
Post Edited (Thu 09 Oct 08:12)
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Thu 9 Oct 09:58
Quote:
ubisanman, Thu 9 Oct 08:10
Quote:
neilholland999, Thu 9 Oct 07:50
Im with Jake89 on this one. Apparently we also have an Italian international in our squad! 😉
"Five players away on international duty (Algeria, Azerbaijan, Belfast, Italy) may not return until Wednesday/Thursday"
An Italian international! We can but dream! To be fair, I think it refers to the countries they are away to. Pinches of salt all round I reckon but it`s something that I can hopefully refine over time.
It must be confused by GG Riva, as many of us are. I think it means Legend.
The "refining over time" is costing a fair amount of investment. I suppose doctors will be feeling a little more secure in their jobs for a bit longer.
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