Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Tue 21 Oct 08:28
THE PARS NEWS UPDATE - Tuesday 21st October 2025
=== MAIN HEADLINES ===
🔥 JEREMIAH`S WHIRLWIND WEEK
Dunfermline defender Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen has capped off a remarkable 10-day period that saw him travel 7,000 miles to Azerbaijan and back, score for Scotland U21s, train with the senior national team, receive a red card, and return home jet-lagged before delivering a commanding performance in Friday`s 2-0 Fife derby victory over Raith Rovers.
Source: https://dafc.co.uk/airdrie-next-stop-for-jet-setter-jeremiah/
Key details:
- Scored in Scotland U21s` 12-0 thrashing of Gibraltar
- Sent off early in second half during 3-3 draw with Azerbaijan ("harsh red card")
- Called up to train with Steve Clarke`s senior Scotland squad
- Faced off against striker Che Adams in training
- Returned Wednesday morning, trained Thursday, played Friday
- Neil Lennon praised his "foot perfect" performance against Raith
🏴 SCOTLAND SENIOR SQUAD EXPERIENCE
The Courier reports that Chilokoa-Mullen was delighted with his glimpse into full international football, training with players from the Premier League, Serie A and Scottish Premiership. Steve Clarke simply told him to "enjoy it" before the session.
Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/5355670/dunfermline-defender-scotland-training-chilokoa-mullen-clarke-adams/
"Everyone was just sharp, always on it, with high standards. But I think you raise your game as well," Chilokoa-Mullen said. "It`s just football at the end of the day, so I just played my normal game."
⚽ TONIGHT`S MATCH PREVIEW
Manager Neil Lennon previews tonight`s rearranged fixture away to Airdrieonians (7:45pm kick-off), warning against complacency despite the opposition`s bottom-table position.
Source: https://dafc.co.uk/manager-previews-airdrieonians-7/
Key points:
- Lennon cautious after beating Arbroath 5-0 then not winning for four games
- Squad rotation options available with Alfons Amade and John Tod rested Friday
- Kyle Benedictus out for "months" with hamstring injury, surgery possible
- Jefferson Caceres returns from two-match suspension
- Zak Rudden and Josh Cooper still unavailable
=== FAN FORUM BUZZ ===
East End Bounce fans are optimistic about tonight`s match:
- Predictions ranging from 1-0 to 3-0 Pars victories
- Calls to "go for the jugular" and not "pussy foot about"
- Fans believe this is a must-win if the team has "aspirations of top 4"
Source: https://www.eastendbounce.org/
=== INJURY & TEAM NEWS ===
✅ Available: Jefferson Caceres (returns from suspension), Alfons Amade, John Tod
❌ Unavailable: Kyle Benedictus (long-term hamstring), Zak Rudden, Josh Cooper
🔄 Rotation expected with fresh legs available
=== UPCOMING FIXTURES ===
Tonight: Airdrieonians vs Dunfermline Athletic (7:45pm)
Saturday: Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic
Friday 31st Oct: Ayr United vs Dunfermline Athletic
=== CURRENT WILLIAM HILL CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE ===
(Updated 20/10/2025 at 10:30)
Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS
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1 | St. Johnstone | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 24
2 | Partick Thistle | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 21
3 | Arbroath | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 18
4 | Ayr United | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 17
5 | Raith Rovers | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 14
6 | DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC| 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 12
7 | Greenock Morton | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 11
8 | Queen`s Park | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 9
9 | Ross County | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 8
10 | Airdrieonians | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 4
📊 THE PARS CURRENTLY:
- 6th place with 12 points from 10 games
- 6 points behind leaders St. Johnstone
- 8 points clear of bottom side Airdrieonians
- Positive goal difference of +3
- A win tonight could move them up to 5th, leapfrogging Raith Rovers
Source: https://spfl.co.uk/league/championship/table
=== RECENT RESULTS ===
Friday 17th Oct: Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers ⚽⚽
Saturday 4th Oct: Dunfermline Athletic 0-1 Queen`s Park ❌
Saturday 28th Sept: Partick Thistle 2-1 Dunfermline Athletic ❌
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COME ON YE PARS! 🔴⚪
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