Dunfermline Preview

Last updated : 23 November 2003 By Firparkcorner

They had a good result at the weekend with a Stevie Crawford double disposing of Dundee. As a result the Pars now occupy fifth place in the table, just the one point behind us.

Remember the game on the beach?
Our home record against Dunfermline has been fairly good of late and we have to go back to August 2000 to find the last defeat. Talking of defeats, our unbeaten run now stretches to six. Record books are being probed to discover the last occasion the Mighty ‘Well produced such a fine run of results. Can it continue on Tuesday?

The size of the crowd may be affected by the televised Champions League game from Parkhead. But those with an interest in the development of young Scottish talent will find their way to Fir Park to view youngsters in each team in action.

Terry Butcher was pleased at the work rate on show against Livingstone and Steven Craig explained that the team regarded the result as two points lost rather than one gained. He carried on to state that, “In the last five or six weeks our confidence is high and we have an inner belief and now see ourselves as a top four team rather than a top six side.” They will have the opportunity to demonstrate their ambition on Tuesday when a win would put four points between the teams.

There are no reported injuries and it is expected that the usual suspects will start the game. Toastie had another twenty minutes on the park and he will no doubt have another run at some stage in the game.

Jimmy Calderwood’s sides are known for their cavalier attacking attitude, especially after they fall behind. Let’s hope that we score a couple and give them the chance to throw players into attack at every opportunity. It should be an entertaining spectacle.


David Clarkson’s superb strike against Livi will have him brimful of confidence and he can be expected to find the net. 2-0 for the ‘Well.