Donald Park to Dunfermline?

[kencar]

Chick Young is saying DP is wanted by Dunfermline  :018:

Perhaps should have put in rumour section?

[L_G]

Donald Park has been offered managers positions in the past (even ours).  He has never shown any interest in being a manager, he seems to enjoy the work, but not the limelight.  My only concern is that is Robbo takes one of these soon to be vacant jobs, he might be persuaded to move as assistant.  I hope not as he is a major part of our success.

[Pele_Is_God]

It's just been on the radio, the players want Robertson(craig that is) and park to be management team.Still think Williamson will get it!

[Johnboy]

Donald's got much more sense than to contemplate moving anywhere......

He's been in a very good position to observe exactly what has happened to all those that have moved on from here, thinking they were making a great career move......

Ignore The Highland Curse & die.... :evil09: :evil09:

[Guest eriboll]

I think Mr Brewster might sneak in to Dunfermline as I'm sure it's a big club.

Certainly nice to see the Highland curse at work.

[kencar]

From BBC website......

"Park is thought to wish a return to the East of Scotland for family reasons, although he has previously suggested that he has no desire to become a manager."

[Alex MacLeod]

Every time there's a vacancy there's the usual press speculation and names in the frame. Take it all with a pinch of salt till the facts come out.

[Guest Kingsmills2]

Notwithstanding the fact that this rumour was broken by Chick Young, I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand.

I understand that Park's family home remains in Edinburgh so that the short commute over the Forth Bridge must have a certain allure compared to the journey to Inverness.

However, he probably has the good sense to realise that his job security ould diminish to a greater extent than his journey to work.

[Scotty]

Daily Flights (Mon - Fri) from Inverness to Edinburgh

Depart 07:25 - Arrive 08:10 (BA)

Depart 09:45 - Arrive 10:30 (BA)

Depart 17:05 - Arrive 17:50 (BA)

Daily Flights (Mon - Fri) from Edinburgh to Inverness

Depart 08:50 - Arrive 09:35 (BA)

Depart 16:20 - Arrive 17:05 (BA)

Depart 18:30 - Arrive 19:15 (BA)

Weekend Flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

(SAT) Depart 10:15 - Arrive 11:00 (BA)

(SUN) Depart 11:30 - Arrive 12:15 (BA)

Weekend Flights from Edinburgh  to Inverness

(SAT) Depart 15:20 - Arrive 16:05 (BA)

(SUN) Depart 16:20 - Arrive 17:05 (BA)

costs from about 50 quid each way, and only takes 45 minutes each way (somewhat ironic) - cant get from one side of Inverness to the other in less time than that on some days !!! - wont double post this in the Darren dods thread, but the same information applies !!!

If travel is such an issue, and players keep quoting geography as a reason not to come to the club then perhaps the club should look at building in a 'few' travel expenses over the course of a year for players in certain situations (ie with family at home) - flights are dirt cheap if you search hard enough and dont use travel agents.

[L_G]

Headline from Tuesday's Courier

'Rumours link Park to Pars dismissed  :021: :021: :021:

[Heilandee]

Oh dear

Headline from Tuesday's Courier

'Rumours link Park to Pars dismissed  :021: :021: :021:

Oh dear , you know what that means then ,dont you?

[Guest Kingsmills2]

Charlie is quoted in today's Press and Journal as saying that he's spoken to DP about the rumours and that  he is happy and settled in Inverness.

[kencar]

Glad to hear it.

Another Chick Young 'exclusive'  :014:

[troublegum007]

Dunfermline are poised to confirm Derry City boss Stephen Kenny as their new manager.

The 35-year-old, who guided the Brandywell club to UEFA Cup wins over Gothenburg and Gretna this season, is set to take over at East End Park when the Irish season ends in a month.

Dunfermline chairman John Yorkston told the Daily Record: "We are waiting for a fax from Derry City to confirm that Stephen will become our new manager. Until then we cannot say anything.

"The last thing we would want to do is announce something only for there to be a last-minute change."

Apparently that's "a done deal" but they're gonna have to wait until maybe mid-december for Stephen Kenny to turn up because of Derry City being in the Irish cup final in December.

Chick wasn't too far off. At least the guy he mentioned came from the same continent, if not the right country  :016:

[Kingsmills]

Could be a very successful apointment by the Pars.

To be fair to Chick Young, I believe what he said was tht the Dunfermline players were keen on DP being appointed.

[Pele_Is_God]

Good appointment - will be difficult to keep them up though with Levein starting to turn the arabs around.Just estatic that Parkie is staying put!  :001:

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