Telling the story of Raith Rovers in Europe

The 25th anniversary of Raith Rovers’ foray into European football is to be made the subject of a book – with a little help from the club’s supporters.
By Sports Reporter
Published 14th Aug 2020, 07:30 BST
Ronnie Coyle battles with Bayern's Jurgen Klinsmann. (Pic: Robert Perry)Ronnie Coyle battles with Bayern's Jurgen Klinsmann. (Pic: Robert Perry)
Ronnie Coyle battles with Bayern's Jurgen Klinsmann. (Pic: Robert Perry)

Bill Gilby and John Greer will be curating the story and would like to hear supporters’ own personal stories about the games against Gøtu Ítróttarfelag, IA Akranes and Bayern Munich and see their pictures.

A dedicated email address has been set up for submissions at roversineurope1995@gmail.com.

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John said: “We hope to publish this book around Halloween with a view to this being a ‘must have’ for Christmas for every Raith Rovers’ supporter.

“This is a book for Raith Rovers’ supporters by Raith Rovers’ supporters.”

All proceeds will to go to the club with a donation to the Kirkcaldy Food Bank.

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