Airdrie

Kevin Dabrowski quickly established himself as a fans’ favourite at Raith Rovers after joining the club in summer 2023 (Pic by Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers

Ian Murray pictured during his last match in charge of Raith Rovers, a 1-0 league loss at Airdrieonians on August 3 (Pic by Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Ian Murray was 'stunned' by Raith Rovers sacking

Jack Hamilton on the deck after going down injured during the 1-0 defeat at Airdrieonians on August 3 (Pic by Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Crocked Raith Rovers striker gives update on his fitness

Callum Fordyce warming up for Raith Rovers (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Callum Fordyce stayed put at home despite Raith Rovers switch

Ian Murray was sacked by Raith Rovers one day after the first league game of the new season (Pic: Alan Murray)

Raith Rovers sack manager Ian Murray day after opening league game of season

AIRDRIE, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 03: Raith Rovers' manager Ian Murray during a William Hill Championship match between Airdrieonians and Raith Rovers at the Albert Bartlett Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Airdrie, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Airdrie 1-0 Raith Rovers: Ian Murray slams team

Lewis Stevenson in defensive action for Raith Rovers (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Veteran Lewis Stevenson, a pro for 19 years, has strange Airdrieonians anomaly

Murray is looking to add to his squad (Pic Paul Devlin/SNS)

Ian Murray 'full of confidence' about Airdrie tie; Raith boss wants new signings

Just a few minutes after this photo was taken on the pitch post match in Dingwall on May 26, Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray was on his phone planning a move to sign Callum Fordyce (Pic by Alan Harvey/SNS Group)

Ian Murray's chance internet browse on bus saw Callum Fordyce join Raith Rovers

Fordyce shows off his new colours at Stark's Park (Pic Raith Rovers)

Raith Rovers: Defender Callum Fordyce becomes first new summer signing

Jack Hamilton celebrates scoring for Raith Rovers earlier this season (Pic by Fife Photo Agency)

What could be key element in steering Raith Rovers to top flight?

Ian Murray pictured as Airdrieonians manager two years ago (Pic by Craig Foy/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers gaffer Ian Murray recounts past play-off final heartache

Ian Murray has suffered four defeats with Raith Rovers against Airdrieonians this season (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers: Ian Murray on maybe facing 'bogey team' Airdrieonians in play-offs

Raith striker Lewis Vaughan was an unused substitute for Tuesday's 3-1 home loss to Airdrieonians (Pic Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers: Boss Ian Murray explains top scorer Lewis Vaughan's recent absence

Lewis Vaughan reacting after shooting over the crossbar during Raith Rovers' 1-0 SPFL Trust Trophy semi-final defeat at home to Airdrieonians on Friday (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Striker Nikolay Todorov on target for Raith Rovers’ new bogey boys to deliver cu...

Ian Murray is relishing the prospect of taking on old club Airdrieonians in this Friday's semi-final (Pic by Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers boss Ian Murray relishing prospect of Airdrieonians cup semi-final

With his club’s Scottish Cup hopes for this season having been extinguished via a 2-1 fourth round defeat at Livingston on January 20, this Friday night's home SPFL Trust Trophy semi-final against former team Airdrieonians would seem to have taken on extra importance for Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray.

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Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray watching his side win their SPFL Trust Trophy quarter-final at Hamilton Academical on Friday by 4-1 (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers face Airdrie in SPFL Trust Trophy’s last four

Callum Smith celebrating scoring for Raith Rovers during their 1-1 draw at home to Airdrieonians at Kirkcaldy's Stark's Park on Saturday (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers still within reach of top of table after draw at home to Airdrie

Keith Watson celebrates scoring Raith's opener in 3-2 league cup Group F win at Annan Athletic on July 29 (Pic by Eddie Doig)

Dead leg signalled start of Raith Rovers ace Keith Watson’s injury hell

Raith Rovers’ Callum Smith celebrates scoring against Montrose last weekend during the SPFL Trust Trophy round of 16 tie (Photo: Fife Photo Agency)

Callum Smith: Raith Rovers will need to be at their best to defeat 'on-form' Arb...

Josh Mullin sends over a cross for Raith Rovers at Ayr United last Saturday (Pic by Eddie Doig)

Josh Mullin assesses Raith Rovers' promotion prospects

Josh Mullin in action for Raith Rovers during Saturday's 1-0 loss at Airdrieonians (Pic Eddie Doig)

Josh Mullin eyeing Raith Rovers resurgence against old club Ayr United

New signing Callum Smith is paraded at Stark's Park (Pic by Tony Fimister)

Raith Rovers: Boss Ian Murray brings Airdrie striker Callum Smith to Stark's

John Potter (left) and Brian Potter pictured in 2017 (Pic SNS Group)

New Raith recruit’s brother was hero in cup semi-final

Dundee have approached Raith Rovers for permission to speak to Ian Murray (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Murray: Moving clubs is hard

Reverend John and Maisie Thomson celebrated their Diamond Wedding on December 27, 2022. They are pictured with Col Jim Kinloch, Depute Lieutenant for Fife and Councillor Ian Cameron. Picture: Andrew Beveridge.

Sparkling celebrations mark couple's diamond anniversary

Raith boss Ian Murray is optimistic about his side's chances in next round of cup

Raith boss enthused by cup draw

Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray reckons that followers of both his side and future cup opponents Greenock Morton will be happy with the outcome of Tuesday afternoon’s fourth round draw for this season’s SPFL Trust Trophy.

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Ethan Ross in action for Raith Rovers against Ayr United in October last year at Stark's Park in Kirkcaldy (Photo by Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers midfielder Ethan Ross confident that emphasis on attack will pay of...

Astrak has tied up a deal with a baker to help promote its products

Fife machinery component firm ties up link with shortbread maker

Easton is welcomed to Stark's Park by manager Ian Murray.

New Raith Rovers boss Murray set to trim squad size

Raith Rovers boss Ian Murray welcomes Scott Agnew (l) and Scott Brown (r) to Stark's Park. (Pic: Tony Fimister)

Raith Rovers: Player and assistant sign up for new season

Dylan Easton joins Raith Rovers.

Dylan Easton signs for Raith Rovers

Matej Poplatnik with the bandage he had to wear after being injured when he scored the opening goal.

In pictures: Raith Rovers triumph in the SPFL Trust Trophy Final

Raith Rovers boss John McGlynn and assistant Paul Smith with the SPFL Trust Trophy. (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Cup win was for the fans, says Raith Rovers boss John McGlynn

Reghan Tumilty at Stark's Park with the SPFL Trust Trophy. Pic: (Fife Photo Agency)

We're focused on keeping our cup, says Raith Rovers' Reghan Tumilty

John McGlynn and Kyle Benedictus with the SPFL Trust Trophy (Pic: © Craig Watson)

SPL Trust Trophy: Win the chance to present cup to Raith Rovers captain Kyle Ben...

East Fife's Jamie Semple comes under pressure from Callum Fordyce during the weekend's defeat. Pic by Kenny Mackay

East Fife stay upbeat ahead of crunch Dumbarton encounter

Scott Gallacher is down to stop Kerr McInroy's shot. Pic by Kenny Mackay

East Fife must regroup and stick together after Airdrie loss

Rhys McCabe makes his way past East Fife's Ryan Wallace

Airdrie 3-0 East Fife - In pictures

Ryan Wallace gets his shot away as East Fife try to eat into Airdrie's advantage. Pic by Kenny Mackay

Airdrie 3-0 East Fife

Kyle Connell was impressive for East Fife until he saw a late red card. Pic by Kenny Mackay

East Fife must thrive on the challenge

East Fife midfielder Ryan Blair made his debut on Sunday. Pic by Kenny Mackay

Ryan Blair ready to roll up his sleeves for East Fife

The Airdrie backline snuff out an East Fife attack during the weekend's 3-0 defeat on Saturday. Pic by Kenny Mackay

East Fife togetherness can haul club off the foot of League One

Tayport will head west in the Scottish Cup on Saturday

Scottish Cup duty this weekend for Tayport

Danny Denholm looks to get in behind the Dumbarton defence during the weekend's heavy loss. Pic by Kenny Mackay

East Fife boss calls on squad to make their case for a starting place

East Fife midfielder Kieran Millar

Kieran makes his mark on East Fife return

East Fife manager Darren Young

Airdrie loss the lowest point for East Fife boss Darren Young

It's a big night in Airdrie as the final placings before the split are decided.

Airdrieonians 2-0 East Fife - as it happened

Craig Watt - Glenrothes FC

Craig hailed for his engine power

Fernandy Mendy clears in Rovers last outing against Queen of the South (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers get ready for Stirling Albion Scottish Cup battle

East Fife's Chris Higgins takes a tumble. Pic by Kenny Mackay.

Match report: Peterhead 2-1 East Fife

Jack Hamilton and Ryan Wallace celebrate East Fife's winner

Airdrie win a foundation for long run of good form

The Methil men celebrate Jack Hamilton's opener. Pic by Kenny Mackay.

Match Report: East Fife 2-0 Airdrie

East Fife return to league action this weekend. Pic by Kenny Mackay.

East Fife plan to take the shine off Diamonds

Some guys have all the luck...Rod has had an incredible career but also knows what it’s like to get a cancer diagnosis and is more than happy to support Maggie's as a result.

Put your bid in for a dinner date with Rod Stewart