History
Beginnings and name
The modern Raith Rovers were founded in 1883 in the Scottish town of Kirkcaldy, playing first at Sands Brae, now part of theSetting records
In 1921 an innovation in training, previously unknown to the Scottish game, was introduced by directors following a visit to England: the use of a ball in training. As noted in the Fife Free Press, "Hitherto, ball practice has been an absentee from the training curriculum on the grounds that being away from the ball for a week imparted eagerness on the Saturday." This heralded an era of success. The club had its highest ever league finish in the Scottish top division, when they came third to the Old Firm in 1921–22 under manager James Logan (a former Raith player who had fought inPromotions, relegations and ''Footballer of the Year''
A disastrous season came in 1962–63, when the club finished bottom of the First Division conceding 118 goals in 34 games. After leaving Queen of the South,The League Cup winning era
Raith reverted to being a full-time side again for the season of 1991–92 which was soon followed by winning the First Division title in the season of 1992–93. This was to start the most successful period in the club's history – which saw the team's first foray into theThe end of the fairytale
After the club were relegated from the Premier Division, they also struggled to succeed in the First Division. For the 2001–02 season they were relegated to the Second Division for the first time since 1987. The club returned to the First Division (with the lowest winning total, to date, for champions of 59 points), under the leadership ofLocal takeover
During 2005–06, the future of the club looked doubtful after the club and its traditional home of Stark's Park were both placed under threat by previous owners Colin McGowan and Alex Short. TheColours and badge
Raith's kit consists of dark blue tops with light blue detailing, with white shorts and dark blue socks. The away kit consists of a white shirt with red detailing with red shorts and socks. Raith's current badge has been used since 1998, replacing the previous lion and shield motif used in different colour combinations (including being framed in a shield shape from 1995 to 1998) since 1985.Stadium
Fife rivalries
There are four otherSupporters and culture
In addition to formerLiterature
The team is often mentioned in Ian Rankin'sMusic
The Raith Rovers anthem is ''Geordie Munro'', with its prominent mention of Kirkcaldy.Club staff
Board of directors
Management
Players
Current squad
On loan
The League Cup winning team
Players from the team that lifted the 1994–95 Scottish League Cup include: * Shaun Dennis – Over 400 appearances in three different spells between 1988–2004 before taking on a coaching role for a short period. Also played for Hibernian andManagers
Managers of the club have included * 1945–1961: Bert Herdman – Oversaw some of the club's most successful seasons and a sustained period in the top flight. * 1964–1967 and 1971–1974:Women's team
Raith Rovers Ladies and Girls F.C. was the oldest affiliated women's team in Scotland. In February 2022, the team resolved to cut ties with Raith Rovers due to the controversy over the signing ofHonours
*Minor honours
*Club records
* RecordEuropean record
Notes
References
External links
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