Raith Rovers: From Craig Levein to Ian Murray, how do records of club's recent managers compare?

By Craig Goldthorp

Published 2nd Jun 2023, 12:25 BST

Updated 2nd Jun 2023, 12:50 BST

IAN MURRAY: Current boss Murray, who arrived on a two-year deal after leaving Airdrie last summer, took Raith to the Challenge Cup final last season and has a 36.73% win rate (18 wins, 14 draws and 17 losses).

From Craig Levein in 2006 to present incumbent Ian Murray, we draw the spotlight on how the overall records of the Stark’s Park club's recent managers compare during their time in the Kirkcaldy hotseat (Pics by SNS unless stated).

And it’s Barry Smith, with a 55.36% win ratio during his time in charge between 2017 and 2018, who takes the honours for having the best overall record in terms of winning matches with the Fife outfit. How do the other bosses compare with Smith?

CRAIG LEVEIN: Levein took over his boyhood heroes for eight weeks in autumn 2006, with a winning percentage of 14.29% after one victory, three draws and three losses, before abruptly moving to Dundee United.

JOHN McGLYNN: McGlynn’s first spell at Rovers ran from 2006 to 2012, taking charge of 249 games and recording a 42.57% win ratio via 106 victories, 64 draws and 79 losses. He took over at Hearts later in 2012.

GRANT MURRAY: Murray, who led Raith to the 2013-14 Challenge Cup with a final win over Rangers at Easter Road, won 38.35% of his matches in charge,with 51 wins, 29 draws and 53 losses. He was sacked in April 2015.

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