All the team news, betting odds and statistics ahead of tomorrow's crucial league encounter. Loons Mad reports.


Bell's SD2. Station Park, Forfar. 16th August 2003, 3pm.

Betting Odds With JCs Kirriemuir
Forfar Win:Evens
East Fife Win:2/1
Draw:5/2
Forfar 1-0 East Fife2/1Forfar 0-1 East Fife15/2
Forfar 2-0 East Fife2/1Forfar 0-2 East Fife12/1
Forfar 2-1 East Fife7/1Forfar 1-2 East Fife10/1
Forfar 3-0 East Fife18/1Forfar 0-3 East Fife30/1
Forfar 3-1 East Fife18/1Forfar 1-3 East Fife25/1
Forfar 3-2 East Fife25/1Forfar 2-3 East Fife28/1
Forfar 0-0 East Fife10/1
Forfar 1-1 East Fife6/1
Forfar 2-2 East Fife12/1

First Goalscorer
Paul Shields 9/4
Kevin Byers 5/1
Barry Sellars 5/1
Hugh Davidson 5/1
Martin Maher 6/1
Paul Lunan 8/1

JCs Special Bets
Angus trio (Forfar, Brechin & Arbroath to all win)11/1
Forfar to win by more than 1 goal2/1
Maher scores first in 2-1 Forfar win28/1
Shields scores first in 2-0 Forfar win18/1

How To Bet

Do any of the above odds tempt you, or do you just fancy a flutter - why not make tomorrow's game a bit more exciting?

The above odds will be available at JCs Bookmakers, Glengate, Kirriemuir. Or, if Kirrie is out of reach, you can open an account by e-mailing james.christie3@BTOpenworld.com or phoning 10575 575625.


Team News

Paul Tosh will be missing from tomorow's line-up against at East Fife but
otherwise Forfar boss, Ray Stewart, says he has a full squad to pick from.

Stewart told Loons Mad, "I haven't made my mind up yet whether I'll make any other changes."

The extra time exertions against Albion Rovers showed that this Forfar squad has mental as well as physical strength but Stewart may well freshen the lineup with so many midweek games looming.

While Paul Shields got the headlines for his two terrific strikes and David
McClune was Loons Mad Man of the Match for his non-stop performance Stewart emphasises the need for his players to work together to keep the good start going. "We're a squad. Everybody's got to put the work in. The players are all ok with me - as long as they're doing their job."


Other News
East Fife are boosted by Kenny Deuchar's new commitment to the club. Berwick Rangers were close to securing the services of last season's top scorer, before Jim Moffat insisted the bid should be rejected. Deuchar is now set to play in tomorrow's match.

Jim Moffat will return to Station Park, for the first competitive match since leaving his coaching role. However, Forfar did beat East Fife (under Moffat) 4-2 in a pre-season friendly last year.

The match will be refereed by Steven Duff (what a shame Paul Tosh won't be able to continue the duel from the pre-season match against ICT). He will be assisted by Paul Cheyne and Stephen McGeouch

Current Form
Forfar Athletic
East Fife
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Previous Meetings (Season 99/00)
Forfar Athletic
0-1
East Fife
East Fife
1-1
Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic
3-2
East Fife
East Fife
2-0
Forfar Athletic