WHO Said What And Why?

It was as far back as early May that the World Health Organisation announced that huge world wide health studies showed it was incredibly rare for Covid to be transmitted outdoors.

Not only is it easier to socially distance outdoors but the virus has to navigate wind, heat, rain, sleet, snow and humidity to leap between people.

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Server Upgrade

We attempted an server upgrade but had to cancel.

There was an issue posting messages, caused by the forum software being out of date (20 years) and the new server software versions.

Will attempt in a day or two.

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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

DAFC`s Mental Health Ambassador (Eddie Martin) has been busy over the last few wonths working in association with Fife Health and Social Care Partnership.

This years Suicide Prevention campaign runs 5th Sept to 13th Sep. The aim of this campaign is to Raise awareness to the population of Fife (with a particular focus on males aged under 45) of key suicide prevention messages and the support which is available in Fife for those who need it.

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Prediction League 2019-2020

This is confirmation that a winner was finally decided for the Season 2019-2020 after its sudden end at the end of March. `sadindiefreak` was the eventual winner primarily due to his original selection of the Winning Team "Dundee United". Unfortunately his choice of Kevin Nisbet did not also produce another 10 points !

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Expat Merchandise

The Pars Expat community have for some time suggested producing some Pars merchandise.

The current offering is some football tops, see images on this story. They would like your opinion on the offerings and whether you would potentially purchase.

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Scottish FA Lost the Plot

An intriguing response to the lapses by both Aberdeen and Celtic players means punishment for all but the Scottish Premier League !

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Has BBC Political Correctness Wrecked `Sportscene` ?

There was considerable excitement and anticipation at the prospect of the return of Saturday night "Sportscene" after a long absence of 18 years.

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Has The Split Hit The Fan ?

How important to our enjoyment of watching a football match are
A) The Commentary or
B) The Crowd Noise ?

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ON THE CUSP OF A NEW ERA!

It was in 1987 that Jim Leishman coined the phrase "We have sold an ace to buy four Kings". It was a reference to the transfer of midfield star Ian McCall to Rangers for a fee of £250,000.

We older fans are wondering if History is repeating itself as we come blinking into the sunlight of a new dawn after a very dark period indeed.

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The only way is ethics

The only way is ethics though not, it would seem, in Scottish Football.

This week`s 16-26 vote on League Reconstruction was a new low even for the SPFL, which has failed to show good governance throughout.

Now they must hold their breath as Hearts and Partick Thistle proceed to the Court Of Session.

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FINANCING SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

League Reconstruction is hardly a new idea.Scottish Football missed the opportunity, back in 1992, to set up a Scottish Super League or SSL made up of the clubs with all seated stadia, full time squads, high quality floodlights, a youth academy ,undersoil heating,and a sizeable support.

It would have meant far more income from broadcasters,advertisers,sponsors etc.

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Football Content Awards

Vote For Your Finalists Now!

With over 100,000 nominations and close to 300 finalists, choose your pick of the best today.

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