Raith Rovers board hit out at recent performances and results while lauding new interim player-boss Paul Hanlon
Raith Rovers’ chiefs have admitted that recent performances and results have “fallen below expectations”, while expressing total confidence in interim player-manager Paul Hanlon’s capabilities ahead of him taking the team for tomorrow’s home William Hill Championship fixture against Airdrieonians.
Hanlon was installed after Tuesday’s sacking of Barry Robson as manager, with the former Aberdeen gaffer being dismissed after a poor run which has seen Raith accrue only four points from their last six games to be bottom of the league’s recent form table and down in sixth place overall with 18 points from 14 matches after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Queen’s Park.
Raith posted online today: “Work is well underway to identify the right candidate to lead Raith Rovers through this important phase of the club’s growth.
"We recognise that recent performances and results have fallen below expectations. However, we have full confidence in the quality and potential of our squad to compete at the top end of the Championship under the right leadership.
"We want to make it clear that we will not rush the appointment of our next manager. A thorough recruitment process is already underway, and we are carefully working through our shortlist with multiple stages of research, interviews, and due diligence.
"We would also like to publicly express our appreciation and support for Paul Hanlon as he steps into the role of interim player-manager and prepares to lead the team in his first professional match in management.
"Paul is highly respected by everyone associated with the club, as well as across Scottish football. We have full confidence in his ability to lead the team, and we hope all supporters will get behind him, John, and the players for this important match tomorrow.”