Craig Goldthorp

2 weeks ago | fifetoday.co.uk | Craig Goldthorp

After a topsy-turvy campaign including three different managers, several injuries to key players, the mid-season sacking of chief executive Andrew Barrowman and the usual mixed bag of results and performances, fifth-placed Raith Rovers head into this Saturday’s home William Hill Championship fixture against bottom club Airdrieonians just three points behind fourth-placed Partick Thistle who occupy the coveted final Premiership play-off quarter-final slot.

2 weeks ago | fifetoday.co.uk | Craig Goldthorp

After a successful loan spell at Raith Rovers which yielded six goals in 24 games, Finlay Pollock’s time at Stark’s Park has been ended prematurely by a hamstring injury. The player went off after 72 minutes of the 1-0 home William Hill Championship victory over Ayr United last Saturday and the Scotland under-21 international has now returned to parent club Hearts. Raith posted on X: “Following a season-ending hamstring injury, Finlay Pollock will now return to parent club Heart of Midlothian.

2 weeks ago | fifetoday.co.uk | Craig Goldthorp

St Andrews United assistant boss Stuart Milne hailed “inspirational” skipper Ryan McManus for scoring the 72nd-minute equaliser in last Saturday’s 2-2 East of Scotland Football League Premier Division draw at leaders Musselburgh Athletic. "Ryan had a really good moment,” Milne said. “He managed to bend the free-kick over the wall and high into the top corner which was good. "I think we deserved it at that stage. We had had a good spell and had two or three good chances.

2 weeks ago | fifetoday.co.uk | Craig Goldthorp

Raith Rovers’ poor record against Airdrieonians has seen the Kirkcaldy side win only two of their last nine fixtures against the Diamonds. Ahead of Raith hosting Airdrie in the league this Saturday, here’s how those last games have panned out. 1. February 25, 2025: Airdrie 1-0 Raith Rovers. Raith manager Barry Robson looks frustrated as Lewis McGrattan's lone strike inflicts a defeat which dents the Kirkcaldy side's play-off hopes. (Pic Mark Scates/SNS) Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group2.

2 weeks ago | fifetoday.co.uk | Craig Goldthorp

Despite his contract at parent club St Johnstone not expiring until May 31, 2026, goalkeeper Josh Rae would be open to returning to Raith Rovers this summer after the expiry of his short term loan deal at Stark’s Park. Rae, 24, said: “I'm loving my time at Raith. It's everything I wanted and the fans have been unbelievable. "So I just need to keep performing and whatever happens in the summer happens. But yeah, I wouldn't have any doubts about coming back to Raith if that was to happen.