LATEST NEWS
AGM
Our AGM will take place in Styx on Saturday 10th May at 1pm. This is the opportunity for those who want to get further involved in the running of the club, and all members who are keen are invited to come along to discuss the next year.
Player of the Year 2008
Tickets are now on sale for this year's 'Player of the Year' night.
At a cost of £5 per person, the night will include music from local band 'The Minders', a buffet and of course our annual member and RRFC player awards.
This year we are looking for the years worst drunk, worst dancer, worst moaner and Fife's Finest FC Players Player, as well awards for our favourite Rovers players.
Special guests include Frank Connor and Donald Urquhart, as well as one or two current Rovers players (before they sign for East Fife!)
All members are invited to attend, this is our final event of the season and a reward for everyone for their hard work and fundraising, so please make sure you get your ticket. All partners are invited too, along with our sponsors for what should be a great night!
DONATION TO RRFC - SATURDAY 29TH MARCH
The first batch of 'fan tiles' have now been sold through Fife's Finest and the Supporters Club and a cheque for £500 was handed over to the club by Kev and Robert Simpson at half-time during Raith's home game against Queen's Park (pictured alongside representatives from Raith and the Supporters club)
There are still plenty of tiles available and they will be sold throughout the year to commemorate 125 years of Raith Rovers football club. Priced at just £20, you can have your name and a personalised message on the wall in the Stark's Park South Stand, and you can purchase your tile by contacting Quinny or through the Rovers club shop at Stark's Park. |  |
TRUST MEMEBERSHIP RENEWALS
The Raith Trust are currently renewing existing memberships and recruiting new members, and we would like to encourage all our group to support the trust by signing up or donating.
The Trust were the instigators and key drivers of the 'Reclaim the Rovers' campaign and are the legally constitued body which holds shares on behalf of members of the forum, and looks after the administration and governance of the forum. Basically it allows Fife's Finest to focus on fundraising and social events whilst they 'hold things together' in the background. What the £5 membership fee does is allow the Trust to function - paying for the admin side of things to be taken care of such as forum accounts being audited. It also allows operation of freepost and freephone services for people to contact the Trust free of charge, and to post out information to our members advising them of AGMs, meetings, newsletters, aand election stuff for the supporters' rep on the RRFC board. |  |
Anything left over after all that goes into a general pot along with donations and the proceeds from their e-commerce activities gives funds to continue investing in the club (last season they chipped in with £8k towards the Forum's target of £30k)
The Tust are not primarily a fundraising organisation or a social organisation, but its aims are totally consistent with all of the others: to support the club and help it move towards a secure future.
You can renew your membership through the Trust website www.raithtrust.org.uk or from their stall in the South Stand on matchdays.
POOL TOURNAMENT 22ND FEB 2008
Congratulations to Steesh who won this years pool tournament. Full writeup in the events section.
FIFE'S FINEST BATTLE TO VICTORY: 3-1 vs. Livi 16/2/08
The day our 11-a-side team became 'unofficial' Scottish Supporters League Champions, by beating the reigning champions Livi GS 3-1 in a friendly match at Kirkcaldy high.
After an opening spell of sustained pressure and some great goalkeeping from Peden in the Finest goals, we took the lead through Steesh before a memborable goal from Goblin, beating several Livi players on the edge of the box and unleashing a rocket strike which went in off the post.
Confidence seemed to lift in the team with some neat football, but no clear cut chances.
2nd half looked all over when a header from Grum looped over the Livi 'keeper and into the net for goal number 3, and it could so easily have been 4 when Steesh was clean through only to lob the keeper and miss the crossbar by a bawhair.
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The team played 4-4-2 as followed: Peden, Iain Aitken, Ryan, Quinny, Shug (R Kilgour), Goblin (Grum), Baz, Kev Simpson, Scott Allan, Steesh (PC), Jamie (Grubby)
STARK'S PARK WALL OF FAME
The first set of tiles as ordered by some of our members are now up on the South Stand concourse wall at Stark's Park.
Priced at just £20 per tile, you can order your tile from Quinny and assure your name as a part of Starks Park, just like Fife's Finest already have!
FIFES'S FINEST POOL TOURNAMENT 2008
This years pool tournament will take place in Styx on Friday 22nd February on the 8-ball pool tables. The tournament will take the format of 4 groups of 4 with each player playing each other once, and the top 2 from each group qualifying for the quarter-finals where it will be a knock-out.
A very smart trophy is on offer for the winner, and the chance to oust current champion Kenny Armour from his mantle.
Entry fee is £5 per head, the first 16 people to pay their money to Stelios will be guaranteed their place. Deadline for entry is Saturday 16th February. Contact stelios@fifesfinest.co.uk to make sure you are in.
WIN A MINI (THAT'S A CAR, NOT A SKIRT)
Tickets are now on sale for Win A Mini, Raith Rovers Football Club's biggest and most exciting competition ever giving you the chance to win a brand spanking new 2008 plate Mini Cooper car in time for the summer.
The Initial Launch of the competition took place at Stark’s Park a few weeks ago at the match against Ross County, and Raith Rovers are still looking to sign up as many agents as possible to sell the tickets.
The competition is being co-ordinated by Chris Lumsden from the Rovers commercial team with the help of Andy Campbell, and Rovers Director Alex Condie will oversee the project on behalf of the board and the fans, and anyone wishing further information or to help the club by signing up as an agent to sell tickets should contact the office at Stark's Park on 01592 263514 or e-mail mini@raithroversfc.com
The car will also be going on tour over the next few months, visiting events and popular locations in and around Fife and the surrounding areas.
Tickets are available from the Main Office, The Club Shop and Agents (including Quinny), and to win the car all you have to do is buy as many tickets as you like for £1 each – the more tickets you buy the better your chances of winning – and if your ticket is the lucky one drawn when the competition closes on Saturday 26th April at the last home game of the season against Peterhead, the car is yours, and there will also be a 2nd and 3rd prize as well.
STARK'S PARK PERSONALISED TILES
The personalised tiles for the new RAITH WALL OF FAME is back on the agenda.I have a sample of what it will be like and will bring it on saturday hopefully be taking orders aswell.It will have your name or whatever in the middle with RAITH ROVERS FC 125 YEARS along the bottom.The tiles will be blue and are priced at £20 with all the profits going to raith.Order forms will be in the club shop but any fifes finest who wants to order one or two can do direct from Quinny.
CHARITY POOL TOURNAMENT CANELLED - FRIDAY FOOTIE BACK ON
Unfortunately, the charity pool tournament in aid of Maggie's Kirkcaldy on Friday 25th January has been cancelled. Therefore, Friday night footie at Balwearie High is back on, 7.15pm kick off as usual.
Our annual pool tournament scheduled for Friday 22nd February is still expected to go ahead.
DAVID DANSKIN CHALLENGE MATCH
As many of you will know, of the more well-known figures in the history of Football in Kirkcaldy is David Danskin, a mechanical engineer from Burntisland who played for Kirkcaldy Wanderers and moved down to London to form the team now known as Aresenal.
As part of Raith Rovers 125th anniversay celebrations and to celebrate this link, Fife's Finest have agreed to take part in a one-off 11-a-side challenge match against an Arsenal supporters team.
Date has still to be confirmed, but the team have agreed to come along to Kirkcaldy to make a day of it and take in a Rovers match along the way (a world of difference from the quality of football on display at the Emirates stadium!)
Once the date of the match is confirmed, we would like all of Fife's Finest to come along to show their support and make sure the Gooners have a great an memborable day out (which I'm sure you will!).
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTIE - 7.15PM @ BALWEARIE HIGH
Friday night footie is finally back! Pitch is booked up at Balwearie High for 7.15pm and we're looking for the lads to get back playing regularly. Cost expected to be £3/£4 per head, as money raised above the pitch fee will go into club funds and contribute to our end of season 7-a-side tournament.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR DANCE 2008
Date has confirmed for Saturday 24th May at the Gunner Club in Kirkcaldy, which will include a buffet and local band The Minders (who played at Rock the Rovers 3) will be playing. The night will also include a disco, although a DJ still needs to be confirmed and we'll have the chance to honour our own members as well us current and past Rovers players.
Everyone will get the chance to vote for Rovers player of the year, and we will also have our own member awards for:
- Worst drunk
- Worst dancer
- Biggest moaner
All very competitive! There will also be a golden boot award for the football team. As per last year, we will also have a raffle and a shirt auction, so looks like it will be another great, action-packed night!
Once details have been confirmed and everything is booked, we'll be looking for all members to buy and sell tickets so we can beat last years great turnout of over 100.
We are also looking for our members to help with the organisation and are currently looking for:
- a DJ for the disco
- prizes for the raffle
- sponsors for each member award, to donate a bottle
- trophies for award winners
Speak to Stelios, Chubby, Kev Simpson or Quinny.
SPONSORSHIP DAY
This years sponsorship day will by Saturday 29th March, when Raith are at home to Queen's Park. Names are being taken and you should speak to Chubby if you are interested.
STYX CARD RENEWAL
Those of you who received your Styx card in 2006 may notice your card has now expired. You can renew your membership for free with your existing, valid Fife's Finest membership card.
JIM MCMILLAN
As many of you may know, well known Raith fan Jim McMillan sadly passed away last month (as reported here). Jim was an absolute die-hard Rovers fan and a recoginsable face around Stark's Park on matchdays whether you knew him personally or not, and was involved with establishing the 200 Club and the executive club which was renamed the Jim McMillan club in his honour.
As a mark of respect for Jim, a donation of £100 has been made to cancer research from the members of Fife's Finest.
ROVERS XMAS HOSPITAL VISIT
Our very own Gavin Quinn and the Rovers Community Group helped to organise a visit of Rovers players (and Roary Rover) to Victoria Hospital Ward 5 and Maggies Centre to give xmas presents to the children there.
The visit is arranged each year by the club to bring an extra special bit of xmas cheer to those unfortunate kids who have to spend their xmas in hospital.
A huge thanks to all who made the visit possible but most of all, thanks to all the hardworking staff at the hospital who do their best to make sure the kids have a special xmas every year.
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Thanks to Quinny for the photos.
OASI GRANATA - ROVERS IN BRAZIL
In summer 2006, Fife's Finest raised money for Italian charity Oasi Granata through a signed shirt auction. The charity provides children from deprived areas in Italy and Brazil opportunites through football.
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Shirt auction, won by Bill Luke | Donation to Father Rubino in Turin |
The donation was presented to Father Rubino in Turin in May 2006. Money raised for the charity through 'Rock the Rovers 2' was used to buy kit from Raith Rovers to donate to the charity, which has now arrived in Brazil much to the delight of the local kids!
Massive thanks to everyone who made the donation possible - partucularly Quinny who put the hard work in along with the Italians. This was a fantastic opportunity for Raith fans to help those from deprived areas not just in Kirkcaldy but across the world, and will help promote a positive image of our small club.
HELP FOR HEROES
Fife's Finest are showing their support for the 'Help for Heroes' campaign. The campaign has been set up to raise money to help our soldiers injured in the forces, and with some of our own members as well as many fellow Fifers currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan we would like to do our bit to help.
To help the campaign, we have raised money to buy boxes of wristbands to show our support and you can get your wristband from Quinny.
To find out more about the campaign, visit the dedicated website: http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/index.html
CHARITY POOL TOURNAMENT
Styx pool team have offered us a charity challenge match in the New Year. If you'd like to take part, pass your name to Grubby.
Please note this is separate from our annual pool tournament, which is expected to take place in February '08.
FIFE'S FINEST XMAS CARDS
| We have ordered a supply of xmas cards to send to our sponsors, partners and friends this year to give them a special thanks for their support and for a great xmas! The cards have been designed by Tartan Teuchters and if you'd like to see a sample speak to Quinny. |
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DONATION TO RRFC TO SIGN NEW PLAYER
Fife's Finest have agreed to donate money in conjunction with the other members of the forum to allow the transfer of David Goodwillie from Dundee Utd to Raith.
The donation has already partially paid-off with Goodwillie helping Raith to a comfortable 2-0 home win over Cowdenbeath, which was worth the money alone!
This another great example of the value of the fundraising efforts of the supporters groups and the forum, and why it is important to us that events such as Fridays Race Night - the profits of which will contribute to the donation - are well supported to enable us to continue to help the club on the park and off it.
Well done guys!
RACE NIGHT FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2007
There are still tickets left for Friday's race night, and you can buy them on the night at Styx.
XMAS NIGHT OUT 2007
We have provisionally agreed that this years Fife's Finest xmas night out will be in Stirling on Saturday 8th December (after Rovers home game to Peterhead), after last years night out in Edinburgh.
Uncle George has provisionally agreed to pick us up at Styx at 7.30pm to head through, and we'll get picked up around 1.30am. We'll be dropped off at the Albion Bar in the centre of town so those who want to stick together in the same place all night can do, and those who are out on the hunt (PC, Alan, Goblin, Stotty) can do so! With Stirling being a fair bit smaller than Edinburgh, it should make sure Daz doesn't get lost, Ryan doesn't get a taxi home on his own and Denny might make it back on the bus home with us!
Our last day trip to Stirling in July was a great day out, so hopefully everyone will enjoy - and behave - themselves again this time! 2 busloads are expected to be going through so pass your name to Stelios to book your seat.
POSTER GIVEAWAY UPDATE
Thanks to all the members of the group who helped give out the official Raith Rovers team posters to kids inside the ground. The event was a great success, and it was worth it just to see the look on some of the wee kids faces when they were given their poster!
A selfless act from the club and its members which should help to improve the reputation of not ourselves but Raith Rovers football club, and hopefully will encourage the next generation of fans to keep following the club. Thanks everyone!
RACE NIGHT CHANGED - 9/11/07
Race night date has been brought forward to Friday 9th November.
POSTER GIVEAWAY 20/10/07
Just a reminder that we have purchased 250 new Raith Rovers official team pictures to give away to kids at Saturday's game against Airdrie. Volunteers will be needed to hand them out in the ground before kick off, so let Stelios know if you can help out.
STARK'S PARK OPEN DAY - SUNDAY 7th October
Money raised by Fife's Finest is contributing to this years Stark's Park open day - the first for 4 years - organised by the Raith Forum on Sunday 7th October from 10am until 2pm. A range of entertainment will be on offer as well as the opportunity to see the upgraded facilities in the Main Stand, a visit to the Board Room with its perhaps surprisingly full, trophy cabinet and some memorabilia of football matches and other footballing events as well as that of former players, including Alex James.
There will be prizes to be won including a range of merchandise from the club shop, signed footballs, season tickets and very special Match Mascot arrangements for a future game. Players and officials from the club will be present during the day to sign autographs and photo opportunities will be available.
So once the Peterheid hangover is gone, get along to support the event and bring the kids (Goblin!)
RACE NIGHT DATE CHANGED TO 30TH NOVEMBER
Team poster giveaway - 20/10/07
To reward them for their support and keep them interested in the club, Fife's Finest will be buying 300 official Raith Rovers 2007/08 team posters to give away to all kids in the South Stand at our next home game vs. Airdire on the 20th October.
The group are keen to ensure the next generation of Raith supporters keep their interest, as well as ensuring money is put into the club in our name.
Race Night announced 24/11/07
Our main sponsors Styx have offered to run a race night for us in the Lyrx longue on Friday 26th October to raise money for the club. More details will be announced during the week, but all members will be expected to:
- Help sell the races
- Sell tickets
- Help out on the night
More detailse here.
Rock the Rovers 3 presentation 22/9/07
The money raised from Rock the Rovers 3 on 26th August was donated to Raith Rovers and the nominated charities at half-time during Rovers match with Ayr Utd.
Pictured with Quinny, Davy Watson, Feefee and PC from Fife's Finest are reps from the five charities who each received £500: Aiming Higher Youth Initiative, The National Heart Foundation, National Deaf Children's Society, Enable Scotland and Association for International Cancer Research.
The money raised for Raith was then presented to Chairman Dave by Feefee
11-a-side friendly vs. FC Cain - 22/9/07
The new-look Fife's Finest team, complete with new team kit, romped to a 7-1 victory against fellow Rovers supporters team FC Cain thanks to some cracking goals from an impressive-looking team getting their 1st ever 11-a-side team win.
Steesh opened the scoring for the Finest after 10 minutes, and despite most of the play, FC Cain pulled a goal back to level at 1-1. Fife's Finest then lay siege to the Cains' goal with some great defending and good goalkeeping - plus the post - keeping us at bay, although the Cains did have a couple of good chances on the break. Nerves were settled however when Baz scored an absolute peach, lobbing the 'keeper from about 25 yards to go in 2-1 up at half-time. |
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The result was maybe a bit harsh on the Cains who were hard-working and created some good chances, but a great first win for Fife's Finest! Only problem now is that Steesh will have bragging rights for a bit!
Charity Donation - 26/8/07
The 2nd of our shirt sponsorships from 2006/07 season was given away on Sunday to a local charity 'Muirhead Outreach Project', a charity offering outreach support for children, young people, families and carers. The shirt, worn by Paul McManus (which is why we were so desperate to get rid of it, hee hee!) was signed by the whole Raith squad from the 2006/07 season and the shir was entered as a prize in a raffle to raise funds for the charity. Pictured with the shirt before Rock the Rovers 3 are Chubby, Denny and PC |  |
Muirhead Outreach Project would like to thank all at Fife's Finest and the players of Raith Rovers for supporting the project with the donation.
Rock the Rovers 3 - 26/9/07
The build up continues to our biggest event of the year, and members are encouraged to contribute to the final push to sell tickets for this years Rock the Rovers concert.
Rock The Rovers returns this Sunday 26th August, and the Lang Toun is once again set to rock when the all day music festival that is now well and truly established as a must see event in the local calendar gets under way at the Candlerooms and Harlem. All money raised on the day will be going to 5 charities - AIMING HIGHER YOUTH ORGANISATION,NATIONAL DEAF CHILDRENS SOCIETY,THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION,ENABLE SCOTLAND and ASSOCIATION for INTERNATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH which is based in St Andrews and RAITH ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB. There will be 20 bands performing on two stages and with ticket prices set once again at just £10 for an all day pass we are hoping for a repeat of last years huge turnout. |  |
More information on bands and sponsors in the Rock the Rovers 3 section of the site.
Membership Cards update
New membership cards are now here! Get yours from Denny.
Chickenshop and Pancake Place sponorship
2 more sponsorship deals to announce: The Pancake Place in Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy will be offering 10% discount to Fife's Finest card holders. The Pancake Place is a cracking wee restraunt that does some great fry-ups, ideal for a Saturday morning before a home match! Also a great selection of - funnily enough - pancakes, baguettes, soup, pastas etc. so would highly reccommend you take advantage of this great offer!
The Chicken Shop in Kirkcaldy High Street will also be offering a 10% discount on merchandise to our members, which will come in handy for our next fancy dress away day! The Chicken Shop are also current sponsors of our mascot, Jordan Munro.
Massive thanks to Dennis Alexander for making this possible, and please support this deal by visit the Pancake Plane and Chicken Shop regularly!
200300 Taxis - another fantastic sponsorship deal!
Fifesfinestonline can exclusively reveal yet another fantastic membership deal with local taxi company 200300 TAXIS (aka Regal Taxis)
Fife's Finestmembers will receive a 15% discount with this taxi company by showing this seasons membership card. The company are Kirkcaldy-based so should have no problem getting you all home promptly from Styx or Harlem on a Saturday night!
Please support this fantastic sponsorship deal by remembering 200300 when you're needing a lift!
Friday night footie postponed
Football at Balwearie High on a friday night is currently postponed until the new school term starts
Local football team donation
Kirkcaldy Juniors FC received kit bought from money raised by Fife's Finest donated to the club before Rovers friendly match with Kilmarnock on Wednsday 18th July 2007, including footballs, a captains armband and a ball pump.
Pictured with players from the team outside Stark's Park are Jamie Watson and Blair Harley
2007/08 Player sponsorship
We are delighted to announce that next season, Fife's Finest will be sponsoring 3 Raith players. The players are Chris Fahey (A), Mark Campbell (H) and Jamie Mackie (H)
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Chris Fahey | Mark Campbell | Jamie Mackie |
The sponsorship is a great return for the hard work our group have done with their fundraising over the last year, and thanks to everyone who has been able to sell correct scores sheets.
Happy Birthday Fifesfinestonline - 29th June 2007
The site is now 1 year old!
Rock the Rovers 3: 26th August 2007
Tickets are now on sale for the Kirkcaldy music event of the year! Venue is Harlem & Candle Rooms again, and tickets are on sale from Harlem, Fife Free Press office, Starks Park and Quinny.
7-a-side Leauge Starts Sunday 19th August
Fife's Finest have been entered into a Sunday night 7-a-side league in Dalgety Bay, and Andy is looking for a squad of players committed to playing every Sunday night (no rubbish excuses about girlfriends Steesh!). Aiming for a regular squad of 12, preferably with more than one driver.
Get in touch with Andy to register your name in the squad as soon as possible. Cut-off date for player registration is Sunday 5th August.
7-a-side tournament 30/6/07
Congratulations to Top Fives who won this years Fife's Finest 7-a-side tournament.
Full writeup in the Events section.
Major new membership deal announced!
We are pleased to announce a great new deal with local nightclub Harlem & Candlerooms, whereby members of Fife's Finest will receive free entry with their Fife's Finest membership cards as from next season.
This is a fantastic offer which i'm sure our guys will take full advantage of! The deal is a great reward for the efforts put into supporting Raith Rovers and the local community and just goes to show that the more effort we put in, the more opportunities will come our way!
It is hoped that the savings made to our members will allow us all to spend more money on the Rovers, so would encourage members to spend the £20 a month they'll save in the club shop.
Will hopefully ensure that Ryan stops getting flung oot for not paying to get in either ;-)
7-a-side tournament update
Our 7-a-side tournament on Saturday 23rd June is shaping up to be a terrific event. 8 teams will be contesting our first ever tournament, including a Rovers former players team involving the following players:
- Elvis Forsyth
- Scott Crabbe
- Brian McDonough
- Stevie Kirk
- Jamie Marshall
- Brian richie
- John Paterno
- Eric Archibald
- Billy Gavane
Although most of the lads playing will be too young to remember most of them! There are still one or two players to be confirmed, and if there are still a couple of spaces left in the squad then Fife's Finest members will have the opportunity to play in the team through a raffle.
Fife's Finest will be entering 2 teams and you must get your name to Andy as soon as possible by contacting delboy@fifesfinest.co.uk to ensure your place in the team. Also involved are representatives from FC Cain, Geordie Munrovers, Styx and a lot of well-known faces in the South Stand to make the day a great event for all Rovers fans!
The tournament kicks off at 2pm with 8 teams split into 2 mini-leagues of 4. The top 2 teams from each group will then proceed to the knockout stages of the tournament, where penalties will be needed to decide the outcome if the games tie. Each team will play 3 group matches, times to be confirmed but expected to be around 15 - 20 minutes each.
Afterwards there will be a buffet and disco in Styx for all players for the trophy presentation to be awarded by Rovers player Marco Pelosi, and a chance for a few beers with the Raith legends.
We are looking at lining up one or two special treats for the after-match party (not Stelios' singing!) so watch this space for more announcements. A full list of the ex-players squad will appear shortly.
'Jolly boys' (and girls) outing to Stirling on 7/7/07
2 busses have been booked for our daytrip to Stirling on the 7th July. Both busses will be leaving Styx in Kirkcaldy at 2pm, with one bus coming back at 1am and an 8-seater returning at 8pm.
Both busses are on their way to being full, and names confirmed are as follows:
1am bus | 8pm bus |
| Stelios + 1 | Chubby |
| Rachel | Big Blair |
| Stotty | Gina |
| Ryan | Fiona |
| Goblin | Fletcher |
| Grubby | |
| Andy | |
| Lesley | |
| PC | |
| Margaret | |
| Allan | |
| Shug + 1 | |
| Denny |
The 1am bus is full, however if anyone else would like to go there are still a couple of seats left on the early bus, or the possibility of swapping with someone getting the late bus.
Our last night out at the Albion Bar in January 2007
The Albion Bar will be putting on their usual hospitality for the day, with dominoes, darts and cards tournaments on the go before Andy's Karaoke! Then we'll hit Stirling Town, before a wee visit to the legendary Fubar!
Contact stelios@fifesfinest.co.uk if you want to go, or your name should be on the list!
St John's '94s Player of the Year Dance - 23/6/07
Fifes Finest were represented at the St Johns '94s trophy night, as we are the shirt sponsors for the young lads team. The trophies were presented by Rovers goalie Chris Fahey at the Scout Hall in Dunearn Drive. Darren Quinn (Quinny's son) was specially awarded due to him leaving soon for Dundee United.
A good night, where the young lads behaviour was second to none........so our lads behaved too!
More pictures in the gallery
Sponsors Days 2007/08 Season
Next season we will be sponsoring 2 matches at Stark's Park, and Chubby is currently taking names for those who want to take part. As of yet we can't confirm the actual games but need to get the ball rolling on it, but possibly games in November and March.
Last seasons sponsors day was a great success and is highly recommended, although this year we've been told we can sit in the South Stand during the match so as not to wake up the main stand ;-)
The day includes a pre-match meal, free bar, stadium tour, free bar, man of the match award presentation and a free bar. Prices to be confirmed. Contact Chubby if you want to attend.
Aiming Higher Youth Initiative donation - 18/6/07
As part of the Rover community initiative, the club have been working with Raith Rovers local charity 'Aiming High', an activity group for children and adults with special needs which meet every Monday night at St Puis Church in Templehall.
Fife's Finest pledged to support the charity by raising money through the bi-annual fanzine 'The Menace', produced and written by our members and other Rovers fans. The sale of issue 5 of the fanzine, released in May this year, allowed the purchase of a games console and games for donation to the group, presented by Fanzine editor Stelios and Rovers Community Group member Quinny on Monday night.
The kids were absolutely delighted with their new toy and really made the hard work and effort put into writing, producing and selling the fanzine worthwhile!The bairns are over the moon about their gamecube but the down side is its a nightmare trying to get them to do other stuff now!
The Rovers community group and staff at Aiming High would like to thank all those who contributed to fanzine and made this donation possible. Just goes to show how the efforts of individuals and small contributions can make a big, big difference to the local community and help the Rovers become a true community club. A personal thanks from Stelios to everyone who wrote for the fanzine, to all the Raith fans who bought an issue, and to everyone at Fife's Finest for supporting the fundraising. |  |
Club details:
Aiming Higher Youth Organisation[AHYO] for children with special needs aged 10-20.based at St.Pius church hall,Templehall,Kirkcaldy.School term time mondays 6.30-8.30 £1.50 per night.Been established for 1 year and is aimed at providing respite care for parents.it is a fun and safe environment for children to join in with other children with similarneeds. Contact Clare cCelland 07841 598311.
Pie & Bovril Tournament - 16/6/07
Fife's Finest entered 2 teams into this years Pie & Bovril tournament. A great day out for the 2 busloads who travelled, and you can see a report on the day in the events section of the site.
Iain on road to recovery - 12/6/07
As many of you will know, our good friend Iain from Styx collapsed at work on Friday night and is currently in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Andy was asked by Danny at Styx to act as the key contact point for information to save several people contacting Danny, who is having to deal with the shock himself as well as inform others.
If you want any information you can contact Andy directly, or look out for updates on the website.
New leisure tops - price update 14/6/07
The first batch of new Fife's Finest leisure tops have arrived, and fifesfinestonline can confirm that the tops will cost £25 and not £20 as originally agreed. This is to cover the extra costs of embriodery and ensure we don't operate at a loss.
You can find more information in the merchandise section
Chad & Darfur Charity Garden Party: 10/6/07
A garden party organised by Dennis from the Chicken Shop/Pancake Place/Crooked Jack took place on Sunday 10th June to raise money for the emergency Chad & Darfur appeal. Fife's Finest done their bit to raise over £1,000 on the day by running the BBQ, and providing some entertainment to the hungry punters with their attempts to construct a cheeseburger with salad (Grubby!)
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The afternoon was a great event with over 100 people watching some of the best comedy folk-bands throughout Scotland, with a few songs about Townie Girls and men which we might nick for the party album!
Massive thanks to our members who represented Fife's Finest to help make the event a success. Although as usual the event just turned into an excuse to have a drink or two!
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FIFE'S FINEST IN EGYPT
To conclude our series in Toddy's wedding, we have obtained exclusive pictures of Fife's Finest in egypt, where Toddy and new wife Vicky travelled to on their honeymoon.
Toddy will be leaving us temporarily in July to be stationed in Germany, where he'll hopefully start up the German branch of Fife's Finest!
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FOOTY STRIPS ARRIVED AT LAST! Friday 8th June
Our much anticipated new tops have finally arrived, modelled by Kenny and Andy below:
The white tops are currently on sale at a cost of £25, and you can find details in the merchandise section of the site. The navy tops will be available in time for xmas.
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER AWARD: Todd Lumsden
As Todd will be away in America during our Player of the Year Dance, Todd Lumsden was awarded the Fife's Finest Most Improved Player Awared before Rovers playoff match with Stirling Albion and the trophy was presented to him by Conk and Chris Brand.
Todd also received a commemorative wine glass enscribed with our club badge and acclamation of his awards as a special thanks from the lads.
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Our award for 'Player of the Year' will be presented at our Player of the Year dance.
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DONATION TO CHARITY: August 2007
This season Fife's Finest sponsored 2 Rovers players: Paul McManus and Blair Batchelor, and have been presented with their signed shirts.
As usual, we are always keen to help out local charities and will be donating Paul McManus' shirt signed by the full squad to the Muirhead Outreach Project, a package of outreach support for children, young people, families and carers.
The shirt will be part of a raffle at a Beveridge Park funday in August this year. More details of the event and the charity will appear on this site.
Smithy and PC collect a signed shirt from Paul McManus
The second shirt collected will stay within Fife's Finest and will be a prize at our end of season dance raffle. The shirt has been signed by key Rovers players and John McGlynn, with special messages to Fife's Finest writted on.
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NEW SHIRT & SPONSORSHIP DEAL ANNOUNCED: Saturday 28th April
We have secured a deal for team kits for our football teams for next season.
Next season's stips will be sponsored by Styx in a unique deal providing us not only with a full set of 'home' kit bearing the Fife's Finest club logo but also with new club leisure tops. The deal also helps the Rovers as we will also be purchasing a full set of kit from them for the team (this season's red away strip)
The navy blue top will be our 'home' strip with the white away top available for sale as a leisure top to club members
Strips are expected in time for our Pie & Bovril 5-a-side Tournament in Glasgow in June. The leisure tops will be priced at around £20 for members, but details have still to be confirmed.
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TODDY'S WEDDING: Saturday 7th April 2007
Congratulations to Gary and Vicky from all at Fife's Finest on their wedding. Even if it did mean that Toddy missed the Alloa game!
The happy couple will be holidying in Egypt for their honeymoon, and Toddy has promised to get some pictures taken at the pyramids with his Fife's Finest polo shirt on exculsively for the website!
If you have any pictures from the occasion, please forward them to stelios@fifesfinest.co.uk for inclusion in the gallery.
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TODDY'S STAG NIGHT: Saturday 24th March 2007
An eventful and memorable (for some) night marked Toddy's demise into wedded bliss as the lads took to Edinburgh for a night of deadly sins, lapdancers and Russian Roulette Karaoke!
Best of luck to Toddy on his marraige to Vicky, and thanks to everyone who came along on the night.
Pictures available in the gallery
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ST JOHN'S 94 FC TEAM SPONSORSHIP: Sunday 18th March 2007
As a result of our fundraising efforts, Fife's Finest will now be sponsoring local youth team St John's 94 and the team were preseneted with their new kit sporting the name of our club at Stark's Park on March 19th.
The deal will hopefully encourage the young lads to continue supporting the Rovers in the long term, and promote the name of Fife's Finest as a group helping their local community as well as their local football club.
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SATURDAY 10TH MARCH 2007: Footie vs. Geordie Munrovers
Defeat but not disgrace as Fife's Finest assembly of drunks took to the field against the official supporters team 'Geordie Munrovers'.
The home side ran out 6-0 winners, but credit to every one of our players whose attitude and application was first class, not to mention a few great comedy moments and Andy getting his nose a wee bit smashed for the cause!
Hopefully this will be the first of many friendlies to be played by the team.
Well done to all the lads who took part, and thanks to the Geordie Munrovers for the match. Pictures of the match are available in the photo gallery.
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POOL TOURNAMENT: 2nd February 2007
Congratulations to Kenny Armour who won this years Fife's Finest pool tournament.
The tournament was thrown into chaos early on when clear favourite Steesh was knocked out. In a thrilling final, Kenny defeated runner-up Blair Harley, with Iain Aitken finishing in 3rd in a tournament which saw 21 of Fife's Finest - and worst - pool players.
Steesh wins fuck all The prizewinners
Well done to everyone who took part, and get practicing for next year! (looks like some of you need it)
More pics in the photo gallery