Scott Brown

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'

Raith Rovers midfielder Shaun Byrne making the challenge, judged to have included a handball, on Anton Dowds that saw him sent off and his opponent awarded a penalty he went on to score to make it 1-0 to Ayr United (Photo: Roddy Scott/SNS Group)

Ayr keep up 100% start to season to end winless run v Raith Rovers

Ian Murray (right) is hoping Lewis Vaughan (also pictured) can be back in squad for Airdrieonians league opener (Pic by Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers manager provides fitness update on five injured stars

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

Scott Brown during a Raith Rovers training session last week at Kirkcaldy's Stark's Park (Pic: Paul Devlin/SNS Group)

Current Raith Rovers squad offering lots of on-field leadership options, says ma...

Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray directs pre-season training (Pic by Lindsey Dalziel Photography)

Dylan Easton hails 'incredible' Raith Rovers squad fitness on return to training

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

Scott Brown eyeing Raith Rovers title win next season

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

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

Scott Brown volleys in his Goal of the Season against Dundee United at Stark's Park on February 16 (Pic by Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Scott Brown's dad watched Goal of the Season from Australia

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 14: Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray during a cinch Premiership play-off semi-final first leg match between Partick Thistle and Raith Rovers at Wyre Stadium at Firhill, on May 14, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Ian Murray: Raith Rovers only hold 'narrow command' of play-off tie after Thistl...

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 14: Raith Rovers' Lewis Vaughan celebrates after scoring to make it 2-0 during a cinch Premiership play-off semi-final first leg match between Partick Thistle and Raith Rovers at Wyre Stadium at Firhill, on May 14, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Partick Thistle 1-2 Raith Rovers: Murray men's hold advantage

Scott Brown is hoping to get past Partick Thistle (pictured) to play either former club St Johnstone or Ross County in play-off final (Pic by Roddy Scott/SNS Group)

Could Raith Rovers skipper Scott Brown get St Johnstone reunion in play-offs?

Brown in action against Arbroath's Ali Adams (Pic Paul Byars/SNS)

Raith Rovers' Scott Brown is desperate to reach Scottish Premiership

Scott Brown has regularly filled in at centre-back (Pic Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Ian Murray makes case for Raith Rovers defence after criticism

Scott Brown will lead Raith Rovers into the Scottish Premiership play-off semi-finals next week (Pic by Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers star faces being moved into defence yet again for play-offs

Having started matches in an unpreferred centre-back role no fewer than 20 times this season, Raith Rovers skipper Scott Brown faces lining up there again in the Scottish Premiership play-offs following defender Dylan Corr’s injury in their 5-0 home win over Arbroath to end their regular season last Friday.

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Raith Rovers striker Jack Hamilton celebrating scoring from the penalty spot against Ayr United at Kirkcaldy's Stark's Park on Saturday (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Ayr United made to pay penalty as Raith Rovers rack up third 2-1 win of seasonag...

Ian Murray applauds the travelling Raith Rovers supporters at Hampden (Pic by Sammy Turner/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers boss Ian Murray hails his defensive stand-ins for clean sheet

Zak Rudden puts Raith Rovers 1-0 up at Ayr United (Pics by Dave Johnston)

Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray credits composure for second 2-1 win at Ayr on b...

Raith Rovers' Scott Brown volleys home stunning winner to make it 2-1 against Dundee United at Stark's Park (Pic by Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers' Ian Murray: Scott Brown winner v Dundee United was outstanding

Scott Brown was appointed Ayr United manager on January 23, penning a two-and-a-half-year contract with The Honest Men (Pic by Sammy Turner/SNS Group)

Ian Murray: My old Hibernian pal Scott Brown will be great for Ayr United

Scott Brown celebrates after 2-1 win over Dundee United (Pic Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers goal hero Scott Brown: winner against Dundee United was 'massive'

KIRKCALDY, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Raith's Scott Brown scores to make it 2-1 during a cinch Championship match between Raith Rovers and Dundee United at Stark's Park, on February 16, 2024, in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Raith Rovers 2-1 Dundee United: Scott Brown wondergoal earns three points

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

Ian Murray may strengthen Raith Rovers defence late in transfer window

ARBROATH, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 13: Raith's Lewis Vaughan (C) celebrates at full-time with teammate Liam Dick (R) during a cinch Championship match between Arbroath and Raith Rovers at Gayfield Park, on December 13, 2023, in Arbroath, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Arbroath 1-2 Raith Rovers: Late goal specialists go top of the Championship

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' Scott Brown (right) looks crestfallen as Hamilton's Regan Tumilty celebrates scoring only goal in SPFL Trust Trophy final on March 26 (Pic Craig Foy/SNS Group)

Agony of SPFL Trust Trophy loss can spur Raith Rovers to beat Hamilton Accies

Raith Rovers captain Scott Brown reckons the pain felt at losing last season’s SPFL Trust Trophy final 1-0 to Hamilton Accies at the Falkirk Stadium can act as a great spur for the Kirkcaldy men to see off John Rankin’s team when the sides face off again in the quarter-final of the 2023-24 tournament.

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Raith's Scott Brown and Dundee United's Tony Watt in action during a cinch Championship match between Raith Rovers and Dundee United at Starks Park, on October 7 (Pic Sammy Turner/SNS Group)

Scott Brown: Raith skipper assesses chances of winning league this season

Dylan Corr pictured during his last appearance for Raith Rovers, at Annan Athletic on July 29 (Pic by Eddie Doig)

Raith ace Dylan Corr recounts freak toe break

Brown battles with Hibs' Elie Youan (Pic Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Raith skipper Scott Brown delighted to be back

Ian Murray has been boosted by the return of two key players to training after injuries (Pic by Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Boss pleased as key Raith duo return

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

Ian Murray will be without skipper Scott Brown for this Saturday's cup clash against Dunfermline (Library pic by Alan Murray)

Murray likely missing four players for ‘make or break’ Pars cup tie

Captain Scott Brown, Aidan Connolly, Jack Hamilton and Josh Mullin Jack Hamilton modelling Raith Rovers' new home kit (Pic: Tony Fimister)

Club tartan features on Raith Rovers’ new home shirts

Jamie MacDonald is leaving Raith Rovers after three years (Pic by John Devlin)

Raith Rovers: Keeper Jamie MacDonald one of nine players released by club

Scott Brown's all-action displays for Raith have earned him plaudits this season (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Skipper Scott delighted to pen new deal

Scott Brown landed four prizes at awards bash (Pic Alan Murray)

Raith skipper lands four awards at club prize night

Raith skipper Scott Brown battles with Robbie Crawford during Rovers' 1-0 defeat at Greenock Morton last October (Pic Alan Murray)

Raith Rovers: 'Injuries have hurt us but we need to be more streetwise'

Raith Rovers captain Scott Brown being congratulated by team-mates after scoring against Arbroath at the weekend (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers: manager Ian Murray hits out at players over goals conceded due to ...

Raith Rovers midfielder Dylan Easton and Inverness Caledonian Thistle's Billy McKay in action on Saturday (Photo by Simon Wootton/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers’ wait for league win versus Inverness Caledonian Thistle goes on

Hamilton Accies manager John Rankin (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group)

John Rankin: Murray the man for Raith, says Accies boss ahead of cup final

Raith keeper Jamie MacDonald is beaten by last gasp equaliser for Cove's Morgyn Neill on sides' last meeting (Pic Dave Cowe)

Raith Rovers v Cove Rangers preview

Ian Murray has given a positive injury update on his skipper (Pic Alan Murray)

Raith boss hopes skipper will return to face Rangers

Scott Brown has been an ever present for Raith Rovers this season, scoring twice in 36 league and cup appearances (Pic Alan Murray)

Raith skipper Brown hoping for good Ayr day

Scott Brown (front) and Raith team-mate Ross Millen celebrate after beating Motherwell in the last round of the Scottish Cup (Pic Craig Foy/SNS Group)

Raith skipper: We must execute game plan at Ibrox

Ross County loanee William Akio on the ball for Raith Rovers at Arbroath on Saturday (Pic: Alan Murray)

Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray praises resilience and character of side after c...

DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Zach Robinson scores to make it 2-0 uring a cinch Championship match between Dundee and Raith Rovers at Dens Park, on November 12, 2022, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Ian Murray: Raith boss disappointed with quick-fire goals that led to defeat in ...

Scott Brown with SPFL Trust Trophy at Hampden (Pic by Craig Watson)

Brown keen to join Rovers cup party

Scott Brown, left, celebrating with team-mates after scoring for Raith Rovers to make it 3-2 against Ayr United at Stark's Park in Kirkcaldy on Saturday (Pic: Ross MacDonald/SNS Group)

Goal hero Brown praises Raith Rovers' character

Dylan Easton winning a header for Raith Rovers against Ayr United at Stark's Park in Kirkcaldy on Saturday (Photo: Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers boss Ian Murray praises true grit shown by players for 3-2 win agai...

Scott Brown could be back for this weekend's match (Pic by Dave Johnston/Alba Pics)

Brown set for quick return

Scott Brown (picture by Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers' Scott Brown is glad to be in squad and could start new season agai...

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

Scott Brown at the Queens Park v Dunfermline play-off on Wednesday night. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers: Ex-Celtic and Scotland star Scott Brown bids for manager's job

Jack Brown lashes home the only goal of the game. All pictures by Duncan Brown

Peterhead 1-0 East Fife. In pictures