Burntisland Shipyard derby postponement ‘cost Kirkcaldy & Dysart four figure sum’

By Craig Goldthorp
Published 28th Sep 2022, 17:51 BST
Updated 28th Sep 2022, 17:52 BST
Kirkcaldy & Dysart manager Craig NessKirkcaldy & Dysart manager Craig Ness
Kirkcaldy & Dysart manager Craig Ness
There was high drama on Saturday when the eagerly-anticipated Fife local derby between Kirkcaldy & Dysart and Burntisland Shipyard was postponed due to Burntisland being unable to field a team.

The match had been due to take place in the East of Scotland League’s first division, and the fact that it didn’t appeared to be a source of major frustration for those of a Dysart persuasion, who claimed that the call-off would cost their club ‘a four figure sum’.

The Dysart Twitter feed stated on Friday: “We are very disappointed to announce that we have been advised that Saturday’s much anticipated derby match against Burntisland Shipyard has been cancelled due to Burntisland Shipyard being unable to field a team.

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"We understand that these things can happen from time to time, but the cancelling of this fixture will result in a substantial four figure financial loss to the club, with full hospitality having been booked and a higher than normal derby crowd expected.

"Although the league may or may not decide to award the points to Kirkcaldy & Dysart the financial loss won’t be compensated for which is a big blow to the club in the current financial climate.”

Dysart were away to Newtongrange Star in the league after we went to press on Wednesday.

This Saturday, Dysart make a league trip to Leith Athletic which kicks off at 2.30pm.

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