As feared, attempting to turn this tie around proved a bridge too far for the Pars’ patchwork side.  A late goal from Allan Smith provided a brief ray of hope, but after Stephen Husband’s red card any remaining hopes were extinguished.  To be fair, Alloa were easily the better side over the two legs and had they won this leg as well, few would have quibbled. 

The Pars welcome Alloa to East End Park for the big and most important game of the season - the final leg of the playoffs.  After taking the three goal lead on Wednesday night at Recreation Park the vîsitors Alloa will be looking to keep that going.  It`s going to be another challenging match for our young team but we will be right behind them all the way.  We are very proud of them and shall support them whatever happens today.  COYP! 

Dunfermline Athletic administrator Bryan Jackson has accepted an invitation to meet fans at a Pars Convention.  Organised by fans for fans, this special event featuring fun activities for the whole family and live music will be held at East End Park on Sunday, 26th May, from 2pm to 7.30pm. 

This was one of the most astonishing games ever seen at East End Park.  Trailing from the first leg, the Pars went further behind when Iain Campbell scored direct from a corner, before missing a penalty.  However, with the visitors being reduced to first 10 then 9 and finally 8 men, the Pars slowly pulled back the arrears through an own-goal, a Thomson strike, then a brave Millen penalty which took the match to extra time.  There could only be one winner thereafter, and the Pars overwhelmed their short-handed guests with goals from Smith and a double from Husband. 

Round two of the play offs v a strong Forfar side who brushed aside our young team on Wednesday night at Station Park with a 3-1 win.  Hrivnak was the man of the hour as well as Stephen Husband`s stoater of a free kick to earn us that extra goal.  With heids down we can get through to the final on Sunday 19th May v Alloa.  It`s now or never Pars fans - let`s roar our team on at East End Park - COME ON YE PARS! 

The Pars travel to Forfar for the first leg of the play-offs hoping to go through to the next round (return match to be played Saturday 11th May).  A good travelling support is expected for this match.  Let`s make it a good one! 

The Pars somehow contrived to lose this despite dominating in terms of chances created, and a couple of defensive lapses allowed already relegated Airdrie to score the goals that consigned the Pars to the play-offs.  Although it was goal-less at half-time, that score-line wasn’t expected to last, and that soon proved true, the surprise being that it was the visitors who took the lead.  Ryan Thomson eventually equalised but substitute Willie McLaren scored what proved to be the winner, despite wave after wave of Dunfermline attacks. 

The Pars entertain Airdrie who have already been relegated in the first division.  It`s the last game of the season and quite possibly the last time in the SFL with the introduction of SPL2.  It`s time to party folks so let`s start by rocking East End Park and supporting our young team.  C o y p! 

The season ends in disappointment for the young Pars.  At half-time there was everything still to play for, but Celtic took their chances and goals from Lindsay and Atajic had them 2-0 up.  Smith pulled one back with a fine run and shot, but almost immediately Johnstone scored a third to put the match beyond doubt. 

We`re back at Hampden for another final - this time the SFA 2013 Youth Cup Final between the Pars U20s v Celtic U20s. 

Our youngsters have been very impressive in the previous rounds and tonight they will have the chance to return to the town with the SFA 2013 Youth Cup.  A huge stage awaits them at Hampden for this game and we are all behind them.