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