Jim Stark

Sports Journalist at Central Fife Times & Advertiser

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Cowdenbeath Rotary Club gears up for big year of action

1 week ago | centralfifetimes.com | Jim Stark

Incoming president Craig Bennet has pledged to put community service at the heart of the club’s activities for 2025-26. He spoke at the recent meeting in Cowdenbeath and urged members to fully embrace the Rotary International motto for the year ahead, ‘Unite for Good’. Mr Bennet said: "This mantra snappily encapsulates the way I want to lead the club this coming year.
Dunfermline and Carnegie Cricket Club skipper's injury blow

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Jim Stark

Bash Ashraf suffered a leg problemÂ whilst competing for the team in a Scottish Challenge Cup tie against Milngavie at McKane Park. The match, which was played on Sunday June 8, saw Dunfermline and Carnegie convincingly progress by 95 runs, but also saw them lose their captain.
Promotion goal as Crossgates assemble squad for new season

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Jim Stark

Despite a strong start last season, a series of disappointing results saw the team finish fifth, missing out on the top three promotion spots in the East of Scotland First Division. Now, manager Alan Campbell is assembling a squad to challenge for promotion in the 2025-26 season. The club has secured striker Scott Hynd on a two-year deal. Hynd, who was the club's top scorer after a standout performance in the latter part of the season, will remain at Humbug Park.
Cowdenbeath chairman appeals for new board members and investment

1 week ago | centralfifetimes.com | Jim Stark

Donald Findlay, who has been at the helm of the Blue Brazil for 15 years, has made it clear that for the right level of investment, a majority shareholding, and therefore control of the Lowland League club, could be transferred. In an interview last week, Mr Findlay stated: "We need investors.
Cowdenbeath sign winger Max Williamson from Spartans

2 weeks ago | centralfifetimes.com | Jim Stark

He is the latest addition to Paul McLean's squad, signing on after an impressive season with Spartans Under-20s, where he helped the team lift the Combined Challenge Cup. Williamson started his football journey at Hearts, before moving on to Spartans, signing with Livingston, and enjoying a loan spell at Broxburn Athletic. He even ventured to the UAE, playing for Fleetwood United FC Dubai, before returning to Scotland to rejoin Spartans.
Rock solid Dunfermline and Carnegie stay top with impressive win

2 weeks ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Jim Stark

With a poor weather forecast, it meant that trying to get the home side out fairly swiftly was top of the McKane Park outfit's agenda, but with former Scotland skipper George Salmond opening for Bass Rock, they knew they would have to work to take wickets. Indeed, Salmond played his part in 66 being put on the board for the first wicket for the hosts and, at one stage they were 80 for one.
Obituary: Lochgelly has lost 'well-loved' community figure and entertainer

3 weeks ago | centralfifetimes.com | Jim Stark

A very good singer, Bill was the star of many a Lochgelly and District Amateur Musical Association show and he was always someone who was delighted to make a contribution at any social evening. Bill was born on April 5, 1938, during what was a volatile period, with political unrest in Europe, with grave fears of an impending world war.
Kids can have fun creating a new character for Elaine's next book

1 month ago | centralfifetimes.com | Jim Stark

She held the launch of ‘The Sock In Search Of His Soul’ at the library in the town and families went along to find out more about her story. Elaine said: “It was great to have the support of local people and of course the Cowdenbeath library, which was always my favourite place to visit as a child with my passion and love for books, especially the illustrations, hence the reason that I am now after many other creative ventures.
Cricket: Dunfermline and Carnegie win at Edinburgh University

1 month ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Jim Stark

After suffering a setback at Drummond Trinity seven days prior, the McKane Park club's first XI were on the front foot from the start at Peffermill, with their attack on top. Wickets fell at regular intervals and the introduction of Muhammad Amjad saw a total collapse by the hosts, who were all out in just 28.2 overs, setting the visitors a modest target of 113.
Major Lowland League revamp confirmed for 2026–27 season

1 month ago | centralfifetimes.com | Jim Stark

This will see the pyramid set-up introduce two 16-team Lowland League divisions, East and West, running alongside the Highland League. The proposal, tabled last month, gained unanimous agreement last night (Monday) from the Lowland League clubs, including Cowdenbeath. This new format effectively brings an end to the threat of relegation from the Lowland League next season, while the champions will continue to vie for a spot in the SPFL League 2 at the campaign’s close.

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