Brian Graham (Partick Thistle) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Attempt saved. Attempt saved. Partick Thistle 1, Raith Rovers 2. On my now many visits to Scotland I have invariably found a pleasant welcome and enjoyed the outings. The facilities in this stand are also quite good. google_ad_width = 728; Steven Saunders (Partick Thistle) header from the centre of the box misses to the right following a set piece situation. The ground is a little elderly but perfectly serviceable and what a traditional ground should look like. Official Web Site: www.raithrovers.net As usual the trip up from Wigan on the M6 was hassle-free. It was pretty much a family atmosphere which is how it should be. East Fife 3, Raith Rovers 5. Mitchell Austin replaces Reece Cole. [2], On 7 February 2017 Locke parted company with the club. Source: 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group F, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2016–17_Raith_Rovers_F.C._season&oldid=957194809, Short description with empty Wikidata description, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 17 May 2020, at 15:22. Attempt missed. Raith Rovers View events: More info: Sat: 25/01/20: LEO: Raith Rovers 4 - 3 Montrose View events: More info: Sat: 01/02/20: LEO: Airdrieonians 0 - 1 Raith Rovers View events: More info: Sat: 08/02/20: LEO: Stranraer Home Team Raith Rovers Away Team Falkirk. Kieron Bowie (Raith Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Attempt saved. Regan Hendry (Raith Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Match Stats. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? Partick Thistle 0, Raith Rovers 2. This is the official website of Raith Rovers Football Club. Having retired a year ago, I had been using my more bountiful leisure time for visits to grounds etc. Unauthorised copying or reuse of text, photographs or video footage from this site is strictly prohibited. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. Steven Saunders (Partick Thistle) wins a free kick on the left wing. Due to a rail strike on Sunday we were unable to get to Dundee as planned and spent the afternoon in Perth. Kirkcaldy Railway Station is around a 15 minute walk away from Starks Park. Attempt saved. Alexander Jones (Partick Thistle) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Conceded by Ross Matthews. I have never been to Raith before, plus this was a top of the league clash and as always love our away days watching Falkirk. Dunfermline, Falkirk, Cowdenbeath & East Fife. We travelled by train to Glasgow Central on the sleeper from London and after a leisurely breakfast and a look round the Kelvingrove Museum (highly recommended) we caught the train to Kirkcaldy. Tony Dingwall replaces John Baird. Joe Cardle (Partick Thistle) is shown the yellow card. Unauthorised copying or reuse of text, photographs or video footage from this site is strictly prohibited. Scottish Challenge Cup Final. Raith will be led by player-manager Grant Murray for the 2012–13 season, following the departure of John McGlynn.McGlynn signed a new one-year contract during the close season, and began leading the club for pre season. In the sunshine, this is quite a pleasant route with much waterfront. It is a classic looking old stand, that only runs for less then half the length of the pitch, but extends around one corner of the ground. Management. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself? Assisted by Joe Cardle. Opposite must be one of the most unusual Main Stands in Scotland. John Baird (Raith Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. google_ad_height = 90; Stuart Bannigan (Partick Thistle) wins a free kick on the left wing. Ross Matthews (Raith Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. [3], 3 days later, John Hughes was appointed the new manager. Even so, the stand oozes character, complete with a 'RRFC' gable on it's roof. John Baird (Raith Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner. However, on 26 June 2012, McGlynn was appointed as the new manager of Heart of Midlothian, because he was under contract compensation was owed to Raith.