Dunfermline Athletic exit administration as Pars United complete CVA Dunfermline Athletic have exited administration after six months in financial limbo. The fan-backed Pars United group have taken control of the club after their CVA offer was accepted by creditors and the purchase was finalised. Pars United also completed the purchase of East End Park, which was in administration under a separate company. The announcement brings to an end months of uncertainty for fans, who feared Dunfermline could be liquidated under their debt burden. That threat remained over the club until last week, when the Court of Session threw out a final attempt by previous owner Gavin Masterton to block the sale. Pars United's Bob Garmory, who becomes the new chairman of Dunfermline, described it as a "momentous" day. He said: "The last few months have been a painful and frustrating time for everyone connected with Dunfermline Athletic. However, we ask that all Pars Supporters and the wider West Fife community now look forward, not back, with a renewed sense of optimism and spirit. As previously stated, the Pars fans have already shown their resolve and support for saving the Club and that now needs to continue going forward, particularly this season, to 'Keep the Pars' as has been widely documented in the last week or so. We cannot lose the positive attitude, and sense of involvement and engagement amongst our core support. The fund raising effort of the Pars Supporters and Patrons has been nothing short of exceptional, particularly in such tough economic times. They really have been like a '12th Man' over the last few months. However, in terms of moving DAFC forward as a sustainable business there is still much to be done. Bryan Jackson, of administrators BDO, paid tribute to the Pars supporters for raising the funds to save the football club. He said: "I am delighted to confirm that Pars United have now completed the agreement to take control of Dunfermline Athletic FC with immediate effect. When I was appointed administrator of DAFC in late March I said it was a considerable task to save the club and, given the events of recent weeks, I wasn't wrong. But it was the devotion and loyalty of the fans, the team, the staff, management and, of course, Pars United which helped get this over the line. Given that this has been completed in just over six months, which is pretty quick for a CVA, I would like to congratulate the team at Pars United for their efforts over the last few months and wish them well for the future. I am very pleased that this historic club will live on following the successful completion of this process. An interim board has been set up by Pars United for the duration of the season. Headed by Bob Garmory, it also includes Jim Leishman, Ian Hunter, Kip McBay, Craig McWhirter and Margaret Ross.