Matthew Elder

Raith Rovers are closing in on the appointment of Neill Collins (41) as their new manager. The Scot, who hails from Troon, spent most of his playing career in England including spells at Leeds, Sheffield United and Wolves. Has managed in the US and most recently at Barnsley.

'Stunned' Ian Murray breaks silence on Raith Rovers sacking and his plans to return to management https://t.co/4qHGBeelA2

David Healy has done a U-turn and turned down the Raith job. He applied, was placed on shortlist, contact was made last week and personal terms agreed. Raith thought they had their man but Linfield put up a fight, offered Healy a new contract, and he has now decided to stay.

Raith closing in on the appointment of a new manager...

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Raith Rovers agree terms with ex-Rangers striker over managerial vacancy as appointment nears | @mattelder_ https://t.co/I250Jpl16x

Great to see Ziggy back in Scottish football - interested to see how he does having watched his impressive breakthrough at Raith. Why Kieron Bowie signing is a coup for Hibs - 'Roy of the Rovers' rise, promotion winner, Scotland prospects https://t.co/M2vHHwkK4T

Conceding a penalty for that is so cruel on Denmark. Innocuous handball like that should be an indirect free-kick in the box. Deliberate handball or handball that prevents a goal = penalty. #EURO2024

No traditional New Year Fife derby. Reduced to a Saturday before Christmas. Poor show from the SPFL.

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🗓️ Our 2024/25 William Hill Championship fixtures. https://t.co/oO7UmqXl8u

Steve Clarke’s system stopped working a long time ago and Scotland have become too easy to score against. Change to 4 at the back, switch Tierney to RB (he did well there under Strachan), get our 5 best midfielders on the pitch and go and get the four points we require. #EURo2024 https://t.co/idCqPWScRg

Games get called off in May. Flooding all over Fife yesterday. A grass pitch may have been touch & go. We live in a country where all-weather pitches make economic sense for smaller clubs with limited budgets. Raith’s pitch is good enough for Champions League (maybe one day 😆) https://t.co/5w4bmRKzno

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This game would be in real danger were it not for the artificial pitch. Premiership play-off final potentially postponed. Ross County and their fans wasting a full day travelling. Sky Sports let down again. Major fixture heachache. Tell me again why the pitch should be ripped up? https://t.co/7RMAaj1VWy

This game would be in real danger were it not for the artificial pitch. Premiership play-off final potentially postponed. Ross County and their fans wasting a full day travelling. Sky Sports let down again. Major fixture heachache. Tell me again why the pitch should be ripped up? https://t.co/7RMAaj1VWy

Raith were forced into debt to build a 10,000 seater stadium last time they were promoted in the 1990s. Now, if they go up, they could be forced to rip up a UEFA-standard artificial pitch they spent a fortune installing. And will probably get fined if they have a game rained off.

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SPFL clubs unite to slam 'grossly unfair' plans to ban artificial surfaces in Scottish Premiership https://t.co/8q1WSZPsN0

RT @ScotsmanSport: Dundee United lift league trophy as Duncan Ferguson's Inverness condemned to relegation play-off https://t.co/TP4H8w3OoA

An interesting development that could allow for a much-needed wildcard after Tuesday’s result and performance. Lack of genuine width and pace in final third was glaring against Northern Ireland. Ben Doak expected to return before the end of the season 👀

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🔴 Scotland could take three extra players to Euro 2024 as coaches push Uefa for return to 26-man squads https://t.co/8u1yWizI5J

Spoke to Lewis Vaughan ahead of his Raith Rovers testimonial against Hibs at Stark’s Park this Wednesday. Here’s hoping for a great turnout. Nobody deserves it more than this guy. https://t.co/S4SbY9B9qy

Raith Rovers and Dundee United outdoing each other in their attempts to throw away the Championship title. Whichever one loses out is going to be left with helluva lot of regrets. Plenty twists and turns to come but that is a sore one for Ian Murray’s men in Arbroath tonight.

Raith Rovers boost promotion hopes with loan signing of Dundee defender Lee Ashcroft https://t.co/uQ1QKPECcU

RT @ScotsmanSport: Scott Brown's wonder strike gives Raith renewed hope in title race with Dundee United | @atkotweets at Stark's Park htt…