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Was just away to post this following today's presser with the manager. O also grabbed a word with Lewis Vaughan and he said he was a Raith player until the summer and is fully concentrated on Saturday's match vs Stenhousemuir... He did say though "you never know what can happen" and when asked about potentially extending his stay beyond the summer, he was cautious, coy and seemed slightly uncomfortable, IMO. I'm not convinced he will go just now but if he starts scoring and assisting again, as well as proving his fitness / injury issues are once more behind him, I can't see him remaining with Raith past the summer, promotion or not.

As well as chatting with the managers following Tuesday night's match, I also managed to grab a word with two of your best performers, IMO, from the Queen's Park match, post-match, too. I spoke with: Robbie Deas Jason Talbot That was the first time I've saw Robbie play and I thought he was absolutely excellent. Solid as a rock and a mature performance for his age and experience. I know all about Jason and what qualities he possesses. Has he been as good as expected since joining? I'm still surprised a League One side didn't come in for him, but, that's to your gain.

Thanks for that. Sounds like the right decision for both parties to mutually part ways, then. He was saying you guys have a few injuries at the moment so it says a lot about the squad you've got in place and the strength available to the management team, if you can afford to let a squad player leave when you're already short on bodies. How's Callum Smith getting on?

I chatted with your new signing, Finn Graham this week about his short-term move to New Central Park. He seems really excited about the prospect of playing regularly again. He had a lot of potential while at EEP as a youngster and has done well with Brechin at Championship level too. He should be far too good for SLFL level and will form a good partnership with ex-team-mate, Stephen Husband, in the middle too. If you guys can convince him to sign on for longer, it'll be a coup indeed, IMO, at least.

I was speaking to your former player Finn Graham this week about his move to Kelty Hearts. How'd it not work out with you guys? Was it just too many good options ahead of him? He seemed to do really well at Brechin and had a lot of potential when he was with Dunfermline as a youngster, but was let go when AJ originally joined. He praises your manager a lot for helping him secure his release early - I think that says a lot about your club and the people running it. All the Best for the rest of the season.

I chatted with your new Assistant Manager, Martin Hardie, recently about re-uniting with former team-mate Kevin Rutkiewicz. Click Here to read the article. All the Best; two former fans favourites of Pars supporters!

Interview with Kevin Nisbet after he received his SPFL Ladbrokes League One Player of the Month award for October yesterday. Tbh, he came to Kirkcaldy with a poor reputation and he admitted himself pre-season that this was a big campaign for him and he's certainly taking his opportunity. Pressure on him now to keep this going. League One seems to be a good breeding ground for young and unproven strikers and Nisbet is looking likely to follow in the footsteps of players such as Lawrence Shankland ... All the Best to Kevin and yourselves!

Full and Extensive Interview with your new manager Barry Ferguson is available on my website, here. Yesterday was the first time I had met and spoken with BF and I must say, I was very impressed. He was one of the nicest, friendliest and most accommodating managers I've met to date. I wish Kelty Hearts all the best for the remainder of this season.

Interview with Barry Ferguson after taking over at Kelty Hearts. First time I've met / spoken with Barry and he is one of the nicest, most accommodating and friendliest managers I've interviewed to date. Wish him well in his new role.

Hi, I spoke with your ex-defender Danny Devine recently for the Official DAFC Match-Day Programme. Amongst other things, he speaks about his time at Partick Thistle. He started the season off well as the left centre back of a 3 but was taken off against Ayr after 30 mins and has rarely featured since, mainly due to injury and then illness, but, probably also due to what seems lime a falling out with the manager, after being unhappy at getting replaced against Ayr. I think he's a good defender for this level and I feel her one of Dunfermline's best defenders this season, too. Link. Thanks.

Hi, I conducted an interview with Danny Devine for the Official DAFC Match-Day Programme recently. He speaks about his time with Inverness, amongst other things. He's a player I think is pretty good for this level. Started the season off well as the left centre back within a 3 but got taken off versus Ayr after half an hour and has barely featured since due to injury, illness and probably a bit of a falling out with the manager (he wasn't happy at being subbed versus Ayr!). Hopefully he's back on form soon as I believe he's one of our best defenders. Link. Thanks.

Hi, There is an article on my website with Jackson Longridge which I conducted on behalf of the Official Dunfermline Athletic Football Club Match-Day Programme. Jackson spoke about his time at Livi; the influence of David Hopkin and why he chose to remain in the Championship... Thanks, All the Best for the season!

Hi, There is an article on my website with Jackson Longridge which I conducted on behalf of the Official Dunfermline Athletic Football Club Match-Day Programme. Jackson spoke about his career to date, including how Stranraer helped him find his feet and kick start his career. Thanks, All the Best for the season!

Good luck to you guys today and for the rest of the season. Last year was another great achievement and yous deserve this opportunity to test yourselves at the top. I'm absolutely delighted for Shaun Byrne who I know personally: he's been through a lot in his life but Livi have got him back to his best and more and I'm so happy for him to be a major part of your club. As I said in the Podcast I produced, I think yous have strengthened with a bit of balls in terms of continuing the mantra of recruitment which has worked over the past 2 years rather than just chucking silly money at it. I genuinely hope it works out for yous and I'll be watching your scores avidly each week. Cheers!

Pre-Cove Audio Interviews now available on my website: Barry Smith Liam Buchanan Cheers

Interview with Jordyn Sheerin now available to view on my website, here. Jordyn talks about: His move from Kelty The toughest pre-season of his career The BetFred Cup campaign so far Goals The season ahead Good luck today against Cove!

I conducted an extensive interview with your new left-back Paddy Boyle on his move to Balmoor now available to view on my website, here.

I spoke with your keeper Ryan Scully yesterday ahead of tonight's match against his former side Partick. "Nothing to prove" he says; he certainly has the talent as he was great for Dunfermline a few years back in League One when Jim Jefferies was in charge. 86 appearances in 2 seasons for us so he was well-established as he left EEP. It'll be great competition between him and Gaston for the number 1 jersey this season.

I spoke with your ex-goalie Ryan Scully yesterday ahead of your game against Morton tonight. "Nothing to prove" he says; he was always good with the Pars when he was with us for 2 seasons under Jim Jefferies in League One but I think it was the right time for him to leave you guys this summer. Also, on the bit further back about Penrice; he was great last season for Livingston until he was recalled. Ironically it was CM he was playing and he looked very assured in that position. I think he will be a good player for you guys this season.

I conducted an interview with Jason Kerr this week ahead kd today's game against his former team East Fife. I think Jason will really kick on again this term. I've seen him develop over the last three seasons and I think he is a fantastic prospect. Well over 100 appearances and still only 21! All the Best to Jason and yourselves this campaign.

I spoke with Jason Kerr this week about his time at East Fife and his hopes for the future with St Johnstone ahead of today's BetFred Cup tie.

I thought Cowden played OK on Monday night against Dundee. You guys have recruited well over the summer - especially Talbot. I think it should be slightly happier times ahead at Central Park his season. I conducted a couple of interviews after the friendly which you can view, below: Gary Bollan Jason Talbot All the Best for the coming season.

For anyone interested, my Joe Cardle article which was published in the match-day programme last season can be viewed on my website, here. I know Joe has left now but it really emphasises his passion and love for the club - as well as talking about the rest of his career. Really looking forward to today's friendly and getting back on with the on-field stuff! I presume we will see the new reserves play some minutes too over the coming days so it'll be good to see how they fare in these types of matches. Will also be good to have a look at guys like Stuart Morrison And Brandon Luke too.

Post-Match Audio from Tuesday's match versus St Andrews United can now be found on my website via the links below: Darren Young Liam Watt Looking forward to tomorrow's match already.

I spoke with Darren Young and Mark Docherty on Saturday at the Open Training Session. You can hear what they had to say, below: Darren Young - Pre-Season Update Mark Docherty - Injury Update I was looking forward to a dander down to Bayview tonight for the Cumbernauld Colts match, so, I'm glad they've been able to fix up new opponents quickly. Never seen St Andrews United before so it'll be good to watch a new team. Also intriguing to see who plays for East Fife in a trialist sense... There were a few familiar faces there on Saturday, at least!