Cowden 3 East Fife 2 (1971) – This was the Fife Cup semi-final near the end of the season when we were in the old 1st Division. Cowden had already beaten the Townies twice in the League and Raith Rovers twice in the League Cup during the season. However, Cowden had by now been relegated whilst East Fife had clinched promotion. The Methilites therefore came to Central Park determined to demonstrate just who were the 'Kings of Fife'. In the 1st half, Cowden weren't at the races as 'the widtinks' stormed into a 2 goal lead. Methil wingers Billy McPhee and Bertie Miller were the men who did the damage. The temerity of the Methil 'pretenders' though had offended the football gods of Fife. The 2nd half saw a dazzling display from the Miners as they showed all and sundry just who ruled the Fife roost. John Dickson and Andy Kinnell had Cowden level within 10 minutes of the restart. Jim Taylor then added the coup de grace with 2 minutes to go to send East Fife 'hamewards tae think again'. Two wins v the Townies in the final made this a season of absolute Fife domination for Cowden, 7 derby wins in 7 games.

Cowden 3 Berwick Rangers 2 (1971) – Back in Division 2, Cowden had to once again lower themselves to take on the Berwick bandits with their prototype English hooligans abroad fan base. Young Alan Kinnell made his debut at full-back and was promptly roasted by Berwick's one and only player of talent Ian Hall who bagged two identical goals to put Rangers 2-0 ahead by half-time. Yet again though Cowden shook off their lethargy to produce a dynamic second 45. Taylor, Dickson, and Billy Bostock were the marksmen as the English suffered a quasi-Bannockburn in the second half.

Cowdenbeath 4 Stranraer 1 (1972) – OK, I know it doesn't look like much of a comeback on paper but honest you had to be there. After 72 minutes, Cowden were 1-0 down and were a shambles. The usual terracing encouragements of 'they dinnae want promotion' and 'we're no comin' back' were being lustily hurled towards all and sundry on the home side when something just clicked. Cowdenbeath suddenly discovered the hap which their hapless performance had been lacking and the far from gruntled fans were soon pledging undying devotion to the Miners' cause. Laing, Ross, Bostock and Taylor registered 4 goals going on 10 in only 18 minutes. Stranraer were absolutely torn apart – by a team who were worthy to be known as the 'Blue Brazil' long before the title was bestowed on the club.

Cowdenbeath 4 Montrose 3 (1974) – In the 1st half of this game, Raymie Allan did his best Scottish goalkeeper at Wembley impersonation and in next to no time Cowden were down and out to the tune of 3 goals to nil. However, as usual, Cowden saw this as no more than a molehill to climb in the second half. Ian Dair (father of Lee and Jason) started the comeback and Davy Ross and Jim Pryde goals evened up matters. Billy Laing then prolonged the drama with real panache by missing a penalty before finishing of the not so mighty Mo' with an 86th minute clincher. This was a result that provoked apoplexy in some Cowdenbeath pubs as those who had left at half time preferring a couple of pints couldn't believe Cowden had also claimed a 'couple of pints'.

Cowdenbeath 4 Clyde 3 (1976) – They say lightning doesn't strike twice but don't try telling a Blue Brazilian that. Only 2 years later, Cowden once again demonstrated their Houdini-like talent for feats of amazing escapology. You know the story, half-time we're 3-0 down with the Cowden part-time supporters club already back in the pub. Davy Ross though decided to give us a last reminder of his old magic before departing for Perth. Within 3 minutes of the restart Davy had it back to 3-2. Further goals from 'Charley' Harley and 'I'm Ian not Dick' Campbell came as no surprise to the true-blue faithful albeit Clyde's young striker Stevie Archibald looked suitably traumatised.

Stranraer 2 Cowdenbeath 4 (1979) – The Cowden side of this era was packed with goalscoring talent and no game was ever lost with the likes of Liddle, Steele, Marshall et al around. In the 1st half after the long journey to the fringes of civilisation, Cowden were crap and went in 2-0 down. Needless to say the remainder of the game was an entirely different kettle of fish. Cowden finished imperious 4-2 winners with Liddle, Purdie, Harley and Geordie Hunter on the mark. Sadly 2 years later, Cowden blew a 2-0 half-time lead at Stranraer to lose 3-2 and ended missing out on promotion by 1 point.

Cowdenbeath 2 Albion Rovers 2 (1979) – Another fondly recalled game versus the Monklands mafia's favourite sons. Of course many people are confused by the Albion Rovers' moniker which seems as sensible as calling your team Athletic United or City Town but would you admit your team actually hailed from Coatbridge? In this game, Rovers took a 2 goal lead via strikes by those two West of Scotland stalwarts 'big man' and 'wee man'. Cowden then huffed and puffed rather ineffectually for the rest of the game until the last minute beckoned. Andy Rolland had by then become somewhat miffed by the criticism hurled at him by the Rovers Romany Roughnecks as he skillfully dispossessed the Rovers behemoths with his patented 'it's a toss up whether I get man or ball breenge'. Thus when a penalty was awarded Andy took great delight in blasting it home. However, he took even more delight a mere 30 seconds later when Adam Moffat made it 2-2. A jubilant Andy just had to share his joy with the visiting fans as he confirmed the 2-2 scoreline to them by the clever device of holding the requisite number of fingers aloft.

Cowdenbeath 2 East Fife 3 (1985) – This was a rare event, a game memorable for its gallant failed comeback. As the game entered its last 60 seconds, Cowden were 2-0 down in the Fife Cup final despite having dominated the game. East Fife had only had one shot on target all game having benefited from a deflection to scrape home a second goal. As the crowd neared the exits, Cowden took a corner on the right at the High Street end. The ball came flying low across the goal and there was Colin McGlashan to finish in fine style. East Fife though were relaxed at the loss of this consolation counter but unfortunately for them they lost possession straight from the restart. Then a feeling of dé jà vu flooded over Central Park as Cowden won a corner on the right. It came over low and hard and Colin McGlashan again did the needful. Cowden fans celebrated wildly but there was to be a further twist in the tail. East Fife kicked off, Cowden conceded a free-kick 25 yards out and Steve Kirk blasted it home. Cowden's hopes went west as the Cup went east. (It should also be recalled that Cowden produced a great fight back to win v Raith in the semi-final after being 2-0 down at Stark's Park).

Cowdenbeath 3 QOS 3 (1986) – Queens just needed a point to clinch the 2nd Division championship and looked set to be quaffing champagne from the trophy when they went 3-1 up in the first half. The Blue Brazil though stormed back to deny Dumfries the championship. Cowden's goalscorers were Davie Wilcox, Keith McCulloch and Derek Grant. However, the cruel irony was that this dropped point by Queens meant that Cowden had ensured Dunfermline would be champions – a week after Cowden's win over Queen's Park had clinched promotion for the Townies! Many Blue Brazilians might have preferred to pass on the points from these 2 games!

Cowdenbeath 4 St Johnstone 3 (1987) – OK this game didn't involve a Cowden comeback, more of a reverse comeback in fact. However, for sheer excitement it would be hard to beat and it is a match well worthy of being recalled never mind quibbling over eligibility criteria. Cowden unbeaten in 8 games took on St Johnstone unbeaten in 16 games in a crucial League encounter. After 56 minutes, Cowden were 4-0 ahead after a breathless display of goal grabbing. The 4 goals included some stunning strikes with Kevin 'Dee' Hepburn, Roddy Grant and Billy Blackie 2 being the home marksmen. The game was rendered even more enjoyable by a horrendous penalty miss by Saints' ever-popular Willie Brown who struck the ball with aplomb from the spot straight into where the former cowshed had once stood. Saints pulled a goal back but it still seemed a walkover for Cowden until matters went somewhat awry. Firstly, Sammy Johnston hit one of those 'cross cum shot' efforts which floated into the far corner past Raymie Allan. Then Willie Brown saw a shot deflected past Raymie to make it 4-3. Once Cowden full-back Ally McCulloch was sent-off, fingernails were bitten to the quick before Cowden eventually held on to record a 4-3 win.

Queen of the South 3 Cowdenbeath 3 (1991) – Cowden's promotion winning season. 3-0 down at Palmerston and in deep trouble. However, Colin Scott popped up to make it 3-1 and give the travelling support some hope. Then came the most incredible virtuoso performance from Peter 'Sumo' Lamont as he single-handedly tore the Queens defence to shreds. It was a display of pure class from the moody genius. Peter notched 2 goals, rattled the woodwork and went close on many other occasions as he ran amok. He was some player when he wasn't in the huff and decided to do the business.