Sir Alex Ferguson has issued a rallying cry to Dunfermline supporters and told them to defend the club's 'glorious history'.
Ferguson, who has just begun his retirement after 26 years as Manchester United manager, delivered a pre-recorded video address yesterday as Pars United launched their 'Buy The Pars' campaign at East End Park.
Ferguson, who played in the successful Dunfermline side during the 60s for three years, has urged supporters to do all they can to secure the 128-year-old club's future.
The Pars United, a collection of supporters groups along with Jim Leishman and Bob Garmory, of main sponsors the Purvis Group, want to raise a minimum of £500,000 by the end of July to lead the Fifers out of administration.
They are already half-way towards that target courtesy of pledges and donations made by fans.
Ferguson said: "I'd just like to send my best wishes to Dunfermline Athletic. This is a message for the fans as the club is going through a terrible time. This is an opportunity to all stick together. The club is having difficulties – there is no question about this. Dunfermline is a great club, I spent three fantastic years there during a period where the club's history was really forged.
"We were in Europe all the time. Jock Stein was the manager and we had fantastic players – Alex Smith, Willie Cunningham, Bert Paton, Alec Edwards and Scottish Cup winning captain Roy Barry.
"It was a fantastic, golden period for the club. I had great times there. I really hope the fans remember this and defend the glorious history of the club. I hope the fans stick together and see the club through, and the future will be better."
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