Raith Supporters Trust Latest News
Our chair, Alan Russell, joined K107 FM’s Saturday Sports Show yesterday to talk about the recent developments at the football club, and to share our perspectives on what might happen next – including whether there might be a possibility for greater fan engagement or even a transition towards supporter ownership....
Following a closely-contested election, the votes have now been counted and verified, and we would like to congratulate Dorothy Wilson on becoming our next elected representative to the board of Raith Rovers. In total 341 votes were cast, 12 of which were submitted anonymously and could not be counted, and...
The board of Raith Supporters Trust were appalled to read the interview with the club’s owner today. Having had 10 weeks to reflect on the David Goodwillie signing, it appears that he is deaf to the concerns of fans, and unrepentant about the damage caused to the club. At a...
An online “hustings” event, where you will have the chance to put questions to the two candidates to become Supporters’ Director and represent your interests at Starks Park, will be held next Monday. Please submit your questions in writing, in advance, via chairman@raithtrust.org.uk – these may be put directly to...
Following last week’s deadline for nominations for the post of Raith Rovers Supporters’ Director, we are delighted to announce that two excellent candidates have expressed interest in the role: Steven Graham and Dorothy Wilson. A hustings event took place online on April 4th, with questions submitted in advance – you...
The nomination process for the Supporters’ Director role at Raith Rovers FC is now open. Andy Mill has resigned from the board of directors, and nominations are therefore sought from Rovers supporters interested in fulfilling the role. Nominations are therefore sought from Rovers supporters interested in fulfilling the role, by...
Earlier this week, the football club announced that it had reached out to supporters’ groups, and would be meeting with each of them over the coming weeks as part of its plan to repair the damage caused by its signing of David Goodwillie. We welcome this approach, and are one...
The Trust board are meeting regularly, and we are keen to help rebuild the club in a way which will prevent such an error of judgement ever being repeated. We are encouraged that many other supporters groups share our concerns, and we will engage with those within and around the...
The events of the last 72 hours have been extremely difficult for all who hold Raith Rovers close to their heart. We welcome the fact that those in charge now recognise the magnitude of their mistake and that this player will no longer represent our club. It is the necessary...
League Cup winner Stephen McAnespie has today instructed his lawyer to write to Raith Rovers asking that he be removed from the clubs Hall of Fame. “I am disgusted… Disgusted by the signing of that player by the club I love” He went on, “I’ve coached here in the USA...
The board of Raith Supporters Trust strongly oppose last night’s transfer deadline signing of David Goodwillie, which runs contrary to the values of Raith Rovers as an inclusive club at the heart of its community. When speculation about this transfer began in late December the reaction from fans, shareholders and...