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Dick Campbell ,at a recent function,made it abundantly clear that it would be difficult to attract players to EF for the reasons you mention.1 Players he might be interested in would require to drop down a division and 2,Financial. EF could not pay the wages that eg Arbroath could offer.

Think that Calum Hambrook is the 4th player signed up.

EF fans now being allowed in covered enclosure at Stenhousemuir.Common sense prevails.

Fair comment. In the meantime,perhaps the club could allow advertising events which are to be held at Bayview on the EFFC website.

There is a report in today's Courier giving an update on the proposed fans takeover of EFFC. The salient points are: 1.Mr Rankine backs the move and an agreed share price has been agreed. It is hoped that the change in ownership can be in place by the commencement of next season 2.Talks have been held between the EFSS and both the Board and Management of EFFC with a desire from EFSS to retain the experience and skills of the current EFFC Board. 3.There are proposals to add to the stadium structure 4.There is a desire to continue youth development 5.Financial arrangements to support the bid are almost in place. Fans are advised to look at www.eastfifesupporterssociety.co.uk or East Fie Supporters Society Facebook page. Personally I would like to see a Statement from EFFC Board giving their thoughts on the takeover,

Stuart Malcolm.

Thought that the EF defence was absolutely immense against a physical 1 dimensional Bonnyrigg,in a match played on an absolute bog of a pitch. Absolutely no question that there is now a togetherness between management and players which has been sadly lacking in recent weeks. The new management team deserve great credit for turning it around whilst at the same time quickly realising that Alan Trouten is more effective up front/no.10 than a holding midfielder.

I think the BOD deserve great credit for getting this deal over the line. Priority for this season for DC to ensure EF do not get relegated. A low threshold I know,but important.

The lender would also require to know that there is enough interest within the EF community for any loan to be repaid. An opportunity to get rid of the principal shareholder who has absolutely no interest in EF and who in the past has asset stripped the club,by purchasing the land at a knock down price. I would encourage those who have an interest in EF to take advantage of this opportunity. As I said in an earlier post ,I really do think that to the EF Board should give an opinion 1 way or another.

I would have thought that as things stand at present and subject to the loan being approved, that any payments made by supporters would be ring fenced to repaying the loan. ie for that purpose only . There would appear a willingness by Rankine to sell his shares. Why then has the EF Board not made a Statement on the proposed fans takeover? The club's principal shareholder wishes to sell. Do they have a counter proposal? Personally I do think that the take-over is the way forward. Publicity is key to driving this forward and I really do think that access to the EF website, local councillors endorsing the takeover or at least informing the wider community on social media, and press releases would increase public awareness. A fans meeting may however be the first port of call. There are many well documented problems at all levels within the club. The fans have control of ridding the club of Mr Rankine.

East Fife Supporters Society are now appealing to fans via their Facebook page. A one time opportunity to get Rankine out of the club.

Excellent news that Rankine has indicated that after 20 years he has indicated that he wishes to sell his shares to the EF Supporters Society at the price offered by the Society. Hopefully his desire is actually legally agreed in writing and the supporters give the green light for the takeover to take place.

I think fans in general, probably complain when things are not going well at their respective clubs. In EF's case this season, there have been concerns shown by the majority of complaining fans of the potential demise of the club to the Lowland League. Personally ,as a fan , I think that those complaints/concerns are justifiable. With regard to the potential takeover, I personally find it strange the Rankine has neither said yeh or ney to the offer. The sum involved is not exactly astronomical and the fact that he has not said yeh would hazzard my guess as being neh. Fans I have spoken to seem quite happy to commit to a pledge but only if the Society is successful in its bid. Their argument is : why shouid I pay for something that may not happen.? Again I know fans who would consider an upfront lump sum payment should the bid be successful. Personally I do think that the EF Board should give an opinion. The club has been on a downward spiral in recent years and I personally wish the bid to be a success,

Rankine owns 52% of the club .The asset value of his company is just over £300k. My understanding is that an offer has been made by the Supporters Society but that an acceptance/rejection of that offer has yet to be made by Rankine. Again ,I understand that finance is in place. In his 20 years of ownership,he has yet to put in 1 penny towards the running of the club.

For pity's sake,somehow or other, Rankine has got to get out of our club.