Dunfermline Athletic F.C. season 2007-08
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After 36 league games, Dunfermline Athletic finished 5th in the Scottish First Division
with 51 points. Mark Burchill
was the top scorer with 15 goals.
first season after relegation from the Scottish Premier League
started with disappointment. One win in seven games left them languishing in second last place and even more pressure was put on manager Stephen Kenny after they were knocked out of the UEFA Cup
in the knockout qualifying round by Swedish
minnows BK Häcken
. Despite this the team managed to get to the final of the Scottish Challenge Cup, where they played against St Johnstone
but lost 3-2.
At the start of December
, Stephen Kenny was sacked as manager of Dunfermline after just over a year in charge. Jim McIntyre was immediately given the role of caretaker manager
and after a successful run in which he won four out of six games, he was appointed as Dunfermline manager on a full time basis on the 3rd of January 2008. He signed a two-and-a-half year deal. McIntyre started his reign by allowing 6 members of his squad to leave in order to try to cut the squad size down. McIntyre's changes to the squad seemed to have a positive effect as the Pars eventually finished 5th overall, beating Queen of the South
by 4 goals on the final day of the season.
Notes:
season, with 48 goals being scored in total. The top goalscorer was Mark Burchill
with 15 goals.
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
with 51 points. Mark Burchill
Mark Burchill
Mark James Burchill is a Scottish professional football player who plays as a striker. He previously played for Scottish clubs Celtic, Dundee, Hearts, Dunfermline Athletic and Kilmarnock, and in England for Birmingham City, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth, Wigan Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday and...
was the top scorer with 15 goals.
Review and Events
Dunfermline Athletic'sDunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
first season after relegation from the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
started with disappointment. One win in seven games left them languishing in second last place and even more pressure was put on manager Stephen Kenny after they were knocked out of the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
in the knockout qualifying round by Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
minnows BK Häcken
BK Häcken
BK Häcken is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg. The club, formed on 2 August 1940, is currently playing in the Swedish premier division, Allsvenskan after being promoted in 2008.- The beginning :...
. Despite this the team managed to get to the final of the Scottish Challenge Cup, where they played against St Johnstone
St Johnstone F.C.
St. Johnstone F.C. is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Although it is officially recorded as being formed in 1884, the club did not play its first game until February 1885. The club's home since 1989 has been McDiarmid Park....
but lost 3-2.
At the start of December
December 2007
December 2007 was the twelfth month of that year. It began on a Saturday and, after 31 days, ended on a Monday.-Portal:Current events:...
, Stephen Kenny was sacked as manager of Dunfermline after just over a year in charge. Jim McIntyre was immediately given the role of caretaker manager
Caretaker manager
In association football, a caretaker manager is someone who takes temporary charge of the management of a football club, usually when the regular manager is dismissed or leaves for a different club. However, a caretaker may also be appointed if the regular manager is ill or unable to attend to his...
and after a successful run in which he won four out of six games, he was appointed as Dunfermline manager on a full time basis on the 3rd of January 2008. He signed a two-and-a-half year deal. McIntyre started his reign by allowing 6 members of his squad to leave in order to try to cut the squad size down. McIntyre's changes to the squad seemed to have a positive effect as the Pars eventually finished 5th overall, beating Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
by 4 goals on the final day of the season.
Chronological list of events
This is a list of the significant events to occur at the club during the 2007-08 season, presented in chronological order. This list does not include transfers, which are listed in the transfers section below, or match results, which are in the results section.- 4 August: Pre-season favourites Dunfermline get off to the worst possible start to the season, losing 2-1 to Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical F.C.Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
- 8 August: Played a testimonial match for Scott Thomson against Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, losing 4-0 with Wayne RooneyWayne RooneyWayne Mark Rooney is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team...
scoring two of United's goals. - 4 December: After a disappointing start to the season, manager Stephen Kenny was sacked with the Pars in second bottom of the First DivisionScottish Football League First DivisionThe Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
. Striker Jim McIntyre was made caretaker manager. - 3 January: Jim McIntyre was appointed manager of Dunfermline full-time after notching up four wins and two draws as caretaker of the club.
- 11 January: Jim McIntyre picks up the First Division Manager of the Month award for DecemberDecember 2007December 2007 was the twelfth month of that year. It began on a Saturday and, after 31 days, ended on a Monday.-Portal:Current events:...
. - 31 January: New manager Jim McIntyre has a major clear out at the club in the January transfer window, getting rid of four players on deadline day.
- 1 February: StirlingStirling Albion F.C.Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth...
MidfielderMidfielderA midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Steven BellSteven Bell (footballer)Steven Bell is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays with Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish First Division.-Career:Bell started his professional career with Dundee United, signing professional forms in 2002...
signs a pre-contract agreement with Dunfermline to become Jim McIntyre's first signing. - 18 April: Manager Jim McIntyre announces that both Mark BurchillMark BurchillMark James Burchill is a Scottish professional football player who plays as a striker. He previously played for Scottish clubs Celtic, Dundee, Hearts, Dunfermline Athletic and Kilmarnock, and in England for Birmingham City, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth, Wigan Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday and...
and Stephen SimmonsStephen SimmonsStephen Simmons is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently signed with Scottish First Division club Queen of the South.-Heart of Midlothian:...
have rejected new contracts, while Scott Thomson signed a new one year deal. - 26 April: The final game of the season sees Dunfermline demolish Queen of the SouthQueen of the South F.C.Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
4-0, leaving the Pars final position being 5th.
League table
Pre-season
Mid-season
August
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October
November
December
January
February
March
April
Fourth Round
Third Round
Second Round
Third Round
Semi-Finals
Final
Second qualifying round
Semi-Final
Squad
|}Notes:
- ¹ Denotes player left the club during the season.
- Player substitutions are not included.
Goalscorers
Fifteen players have scored for the Pars first team during the 2007-082007-08 in Scottish football
The 2007-08 season was the 111th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Gretna were competing in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first ever season in the top-flight, after being promoted as First Division champions the previous season.* Dunfermline Athletic...
season, with 48 goals being scored in total. The top goalscorer was Mark Burchill
Mark Burchill
Mark James Burchill is a Scottish professional football player who plays as a striker. He previously played for Scottish clubs Celtic, Dundee, Hearts, Dunfermline Athletic and Kilmarnock, and in England for Birmingham City, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth, Wigan Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday and...
with 15 goals.
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In
| Player | From | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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7 July 2007 | Free |
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17 July 2007 | Free |
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August 20, 2007 | Loan |
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November 2, 2007 | Loan |
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November 10, 2007 | Loan |
| Paul Gallacher |
Unattached | January 1, 2008 | Free |
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February 5, 2008 | Loan |
| Alex Burke |
St Mirren | 7 March 2008 | Free |
Out
| Player | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie McCunnie Jamie McCunnie Jamie McCunnie is a Scottish footballer, who is currently playing with Icelandic club .Grindavik-Career:McCunnie began his senior career with Dundee United at youth level, signing for them professionally in 1999. Normally featuring as a right back at this stage of his career, he was given his... |
Hartlepool United | 15 June 2007 | Free |
| Gary Mason Gary Mason (footballer) Gary Mason is a Scottish professional footballer, who currently plays for Scottish First Division side Dunfermline Athletic.-Career:... |
St Mirren | June 28, 2007 | Free |
 Frédéric DaquinFrédéric Daquin Frédéric "Freddie" Daquin is a French association football player.Daquin was signed for Dunfermline Athletic on 27 January 2006 by Pars manager Jim Leishman. He succeeded in becoming a regular in the team, appearing in the 2006 Scottish League Cup Final against Celtic... |
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July 5, 2007 | Free |
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Swansea | July 6, 2007 | Free |
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July 11, 2007 | Free |
| Calum Smith |
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January 9, 2008 | £11K |
| Phil McGuire |
Inverness CT | January 14, 2008 | Undisclosed |
| Jim Hamilton |
St Mirren | January 30, 2008 | Undisclosed |
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January 31, 2008 | Loan |
| Roddy McKenzie Roddy McKenzie Roderick "Roddy" McKenzie is a Scottish professional association footballer. He is a goalkeeper for Queen of the South in the Scottish Football League First Division.-Hearts & Stenhousemuir:... |
Unattached | January 31, 2008 | Free |
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St Patrick's Athletic | January 31, 2008 | Undisclosed |
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February 8, 2008 | Loan |
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March 28, 2008 | Free |
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External links
- Official Site: 2007-08 fixtures
- BBC Sport - Club Stats
- Soccerbase - Results | Squad stats | Transfers