Match Preview: Cowden v Raith Rovers
Match Preview: Cowden v Raith Rovers
The Blue Brazil complete the first quarter of the 2010/11 Irn Bru First Division campaign on Saturday and mark the milestone with the SFL game of the day as Raith Rovers visit Central Park - don't miss it!
Jimmy Nicholl and Colin Cameron's side have taken a fantastic 12 points from their opening 8 games and the fine form was recognised this week with Nicholl receiving the First Division manager of the month gong and goalkeeper David Hay picking up the SFL player of the month award. The manager is looking for his team to come out on top against his former club and finish the quarter on 15 points.
"This is a big match for both teams and the sort of game that makes football so special", said Nicholl.
"It's a marvelous ocassion for Fife football with both Cowdenbeath and Raith Rovers in the top half of the First Division. I hope that the fans, Cowden and Rovers, come out in their numbers to back their teams and enjoy a good competitive Fife derby.
"We played well against Rovers in the cup earlier in the season but they went on a great run since then and were unbeaten until the recent Stirling Albion game. Losing at home to Stirling in their last match would have been a blow so they will be out to make amends. We need to be ready for that and take the game to the opposition.
"I have been delighted, in general, with our form this season and it was great for the club that this was recognised by the two SFL monthly awards. It's a reflection on the talent and dedication throughout the club from the chairman, Micky Cameron and the backroom team, and all the boys. David Hay also thoroughly deserved his individual award for his performance levels this season."
NIcholl is bouyed by the return of Mark Baxter from illness and Marc McKenzie from injury but Cowden have a number of injury problems going into the game with John Armstrong, Joe Mbu, Thomas O'Brien sitll out while Kenny Adamson injured his knee at training on Thursday night. Youngsters Danny Mackay and Dene Droudge are making good progress from long-term injuries and are on course to return early in the new year.
*Supporters are reminded that this is an all ticket match and tickets can be purchased from various outlets (see previous story) and also at the turnstiles on match day. Also please note that segregation will be in place for this game - click here to read the segregation policy.
Visit Kick Talk radio to hear a pre-match interview with Jimmy Nicholl and match analysis.
| Admission | The gates open at 1pm with admission set at: Adults £17, Concessions £8, Adult and Child £20. |
| Match Day info |
There is segregation in place for this match. Home fans should enter from the Chapel Street end. Away fans should enter from the High Street end. Season tickets holders, who have booked a seat in the main stand, shoudl access the ground from the High Street end. All other season ticket holders should enter via Chapel Street. |
| Club Bar |
The Club Bar is open from 1pm and is available for home fans only due to segregation. The bar is situated in the Alex Menzie Lounge in the main stand and offers a range of pre and post match refreshments. |
| Blue Brazil Shop |
The Club Shop is situated next to the main stand at Central Park and is open on home match days. Merchandise available includes the errea home and away replica shirts. Cub merchandise can also be purchased online. |
| Blue Brasilian |
The match day programme will be available next to the turnstiles for a value £2. The programme includes Jimmy Nicholl's weekly column and many more interesting articles. |
| 50/50 Draw | The 50/50 tickets are available to purchase within the ground. Draw is made at half-time. |
| Blue Brazil Lottery |
The draw for the lottery is made at 12pm every Friday and tickets for the following weeks draw will be available from agents. Contact lottery@cowdenbeathfc.com or phone 01383 610166 for more information. |
