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Neill Collins was this week appointed as Raith Rovers' new manager (Pic by Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Raith football boss picks out team's 'driving force'

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

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

Raith Rovers boss on Ian Murray's future managerial prospects

Callum Smith on the ball for Raith Rovers during their 1-1 draw at home to Hamilton Academical on Sturday (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers go out of Premier Sports Cup after draw with Accies

Penalty not given at Ross County was ‘nailed on’, says Raith boss Ian Murray

Lewis Stevenson in action for Raith Rovers (Pic Lindsey Dalziel Photography)

Lewis Stevenson reminisces about League Cup wins for Raith Rovers and Hibernian

Callum Smith celebrates after heading in Raith's equaliser at Ross County (Pic by Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Fine Callum Smith display enthuses Raith Rovers manager

Callum Smith celebrating with team-mates after equalising for Raith Rovers away to Ross County in their Premier Sports Cup group-stage match in Dingwall on Saturday (Photo: Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Late winner denies Raith Rovers a point away to Ross County

Kevin Dabrowski is entering his second season at Raith Rovers (Pic by Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Kevin Dabrowski hails his summer switch to living in Kirkcaldy

Raith winger Dylan Easton takes on Inverness ace Luis Longstaff during last weekend's friendly in Kirkcaldy (Pic by Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Dylan Easton: Raith Rovers could now bridge quality ‘gulf’ in play-off final

East Fife's Pat Slattery (pictured in previous action against Raith Rovers), will be honoured in this weekend's testimonial

Raith Rovers will return to action at East Fife

Andrew Barrowman has overseen considerable improvement at Raith Rovers since taking over as CEO in May 2023 (Pic by Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers CEO Andrew Barrowman vows to keep improving

Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray will lead his team into Premier Sports Cup action next month (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Ian Murray assesses Raith Rovers' League Cup group and their title hopes

Ian Murray is targeting a Scottish Championship title tilt next season (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers boss Ian Murray reveals his targets

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

East Fife stalwart Pat Slattery in action against Raith Rovers at Stark's Park (Photo: National World ELM Archive)

East Fife: Fife neighbours Raith Rovers to travel to Methil for Pat Slattery's t...

Fife neighbours Raith Rovers will travel to Methil for Pat Slattery’s testimonial later this month, it has been revealed by the organising committee.

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Raith Rovers' chief executive Andrew Barrowman faces his club having to rip up their 3G playing surface and replace it with a grass one within a year, if Rovers are promoted next season (Pic by Mark Scates/SNS Group)

'Fundamentally flawed' artificial pitch ban assessed by Raith Rovers CEO

Ian Murray has been linked with Easter Road hotseat (Pic by Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers' Ian Murray rated favourite to get vacant Hibernian job

1994 Raith Rovers team including current assistant manager Colin Cameron (back row, fourth from right) celebrate beating Celtic 6-5 on penalties in Scottish League Cup final following 2-2 draw after extra-time at Ibrox Stadium (Pic SNS Group)

Raith Rovers to face Ross County AGAIN...this time in League Cup

Scott Brown in action in Dingwall on Sunday (Pic Alan Harvey/SNS)

Scott Brown eyeing Raith Rovers title win next season

Raith manager Ian Murray pictured in Dingwall dugout on Sunday (Pic by Alan Harvey/SNS Group)

Ross County's 'superior athleticism' denied us, says Raith Rovers' Ian Murray

Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray looks dejected at full-time after Sunday's 4-0 defeat in Dingwall (Pic by Alan Harvey/SNS Group)

Ross County end Raith Rovers' top flight dream with 6-1 aggregate loss

Applause from Ian Murray, and a flare from the sytands (Pics: Fife Photo Agency/Fife Free Press)

In Pictures: Raith Rovers last home game in play-off final against Ross County

Ross County's Yan Dhanda converts his 53rd-minute penalty - awarded after a VAR check - past Raith Rovers goalkeeper Kevin Dabrowski (Pic by Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers boss Ian Murray blasts 'harsh' VAR introduction for final

KIRKCALDY, SCOTLAND - MAY 23: Raith Rovers Manager Ian Murray at full time during a cinch Premiership play-off final first leg match between Raith Rovers and Ross County at Starks Park, on May 23, 2024, in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Ian Murray: Late Stanton goal gives Rovers a fighting chance against County

Ecstatic Raith Rovers players mob Lewis Vaughan after the struiker's winning penalty against Partick Thistle (Pics Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers set to face Ross County in play-off final

Ian Murray hopes to guide Raith Rovers into top flight for first time since 1997 (Pic by Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers' Ian Murray on challenge of toppling higher league Ross County

As Raith Rovers gaffer Ian Murray guides his Championship runners-up into this week’s two-legged Premiership play-off final against a Ross County side who finished second bottom of the top flight after being pipped by St Johnstone, he could perhaps take inspiration from the recent exploits of Hamilton Accies.

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Kevin Dabrowski celebrates after winning play-off semi-final against Partick Thistle (Pic Craig Foy/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers keeper Kevin Dabrowski hoping for more celebrations with fans

Raith Rovers have had an artificial pitch at Stark's Park since summer 2018 (Pic by Michael Gillen)

Raith Rovers face having to rip up 3G pitch if they’re promoted

Kyle Turner in action against former club Partick Thistle (Pic by Lindsey Dalziel Photography Ltd)

Raith Rovers' Kyle Turner: I enjoyed penalty pressure!

Raith captain Scott Brown shows his skills against Partick Thistle on Friday (Pic by Lindsey Dalziel Photography Ltd)

Raith Rovers skipper Scott Brown eyeing promotion to Scottish Premiership

2014: Hamilton Accies 2-2 Hibernian, Accies win 4-3 on penalties. Amazing comeback sees scorer Jason Scotland (pictured) and Accies level tie with 2-0 win at Easter Road before shootout drama. (Pic Greg Macvean)

In pictures: All nine Scottish Premiership play-off finals since 2014

Craig Levein faces a fight to keep St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership (Pic by Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Ian Murray assesses Raith Rovers'/Partick Thistle's chances against St Johnstone

Quality players like Ross County's Yan Dhanda (pictured) could potentially face Raith Rovers in this season's Scottish Premiership play-off final (Pic by Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Ian Murray: If Raith reach play-off final it would be very tough

Kyle Turner battles with Dundee United's Tony Watt during Raith Rovers' 2-0 league defeat at Tannadice on March 30 (Pic by Ewan Bootman/SNS Group)

Kyle Turner: I’d have stayed at Partick Thistle if they’d gone up

Kyle Turner pictured playing for Partick in a 2-2 league draw against Raith at Stark's Park last season (Pic Roddy Scott/SNS Group)

Kyle Turner recounts his play-off final misery with Partick Thistle

Kyle Turner has made 13 Raith Rovers appearances since joining on loan from Ross County in January (Pic Ross MacDonald/SNS Group)

Kyle Turner eyeing play-off glory at last but hoping Ross County climb table

Raith Rovers' Euan Murray heads in the winner during Tuesday night's 1-0 victory at Partick Thistle (Pics by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group)

Turner prize for patience is creating Raith Rovers winner at Partick Thistle

Josh Mullin is eyeing a third promotion to top flight (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Josh Mullin: Raith Rovers may be better equipped to go up than my previous clubs

Keith Watson blocks a shot by Dundee United's Kai Fotheringham during the 2-1 Raith victory over Jim Goodwin's side on February 16 (Pic Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers defender Keith Watson relishing being back for title bid

Ian Murray may add defensive cover this month (Pic by Dave Johnston)

Ian Murray may strengthen Raith Rovers defence late in transfer window

Kyle Turner gets stuck into Raith Rovers training on Thursday (Pic by Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Kyle Turner: New Raith signing extra keen on promotion after Partick agony

Kyle Turner in his Raith Rovers strip (Pics courtesy of Raith Rovers)

Raith Rovers complete loan signing of Kyle Turner

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

Grant Murray is thrown into the air by his jubilant Raith Rovers players after 1-0 Challenge Cup final win over Rangers at Easter Road on April 6, 2014 (Pics Alan Rennie)

Ramsden Cup boss Grant Murray is latest inductee into Hall of Fame

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 on ball for Raith at Pars (Pic Eddie Doig)

Raith ace Josh Mullin lauds fans’ backing

Goal-scorer Keith Watson clapping fans after Raith Rovers' 3-2 Viaplay Cup win at Annan Athletic 3-3 on Saturday (Photo: Eddie Doig)

Raith Rovers defender Keith Watson aiming to go for goals after getting off mark

Josh Mullin in possession for Raith Rovers (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Mullin: My mates sold me on move to Raith Rovers

Aidan Connolly in action against Partick Thistle (Pic Eddie Doig)

United are stand out team says Connolly

Keith Watson gets settled into his new surroundings at Stark's Park (Pic by Tony Fimister)

New Raith Rovers centre back Keith Watson adds top flight nous

William Akio pictured during his Raith Rovers debut on Saturday (Pic by Sammy Turner/SNS Group)

Akio: 'I got really sick in Kenyan refugee camp and was rushed to hospital'

East Fife boss Stevie Crawford and his coaching staff were delighted to see the team get off to a winning start in the league with a good victory away at Elgin City. (Photo: Kenny Mackay)

East Fife: Boss Stevie Crawford targets winning start at home

Stewart Murdoch gets the better of East Fife's Kevin O'Hara during Saturday's cup tie. Pic by Kenny Mackay

Every game is vital to East Fife boss

Andy Hain, Fiona Hain, Kevin Payne and Susan Dobbie completed the challenge in 24 hours. Pic by George McLuskie

Bayview the final stop on charity fundraiser