The New Raith Rovers Thread

[Brashy's Boots]

Maybe he can be like Willie Penman - run wide, cross into the middle, then dart in to convert his own assist.

Until then, opposition will continue to exploit our madcap positional selections. Last onto the pitch plays right back.

[Starksdynamo]

Tbh there are glaring holes all over the pitch.  We've not really replaced Kyle Turner from last season, I have no idea if this guy will be any good or not but perhaps he could play a similar role?

We were told to be hopeful for a few bodies coming in - surely a striker and right back.

[Broken Algorithms]

Well it's a positive in that there's an acknowledgement we've been nowhere near creative enough so far this season. 

Hopefully there'll be another signing at right back before we see full blown meltdowns. 

Edited 5 hours ago by Broken Algorithms

[Double Jack D]

To be honest, I have been moaning about our lack of youthful energy in the squad so in that sense at least it is encouraging.

Given he is in his last year of his contract he has the incentive to make this a longer term thing or put himself in the window for other. 

Welcome to the Rovers Finlay.

[Irosshed and I was wrong]

 

Here is our man against Linlithgow Rose (wearing 21), wins a penalty at 4:19, beats his man at 5:51 to set up a goal and sets up another at 8:07.

Looks a good athlete and good size - and we all know what a great team Lithgae are so to see him stand out at this level I think we can all agree he's going to score a hat-trick on Saturday.

[Ex Machina]

4.30pm seems early to announce a signing on a Thursday. Fingers crossed for another this evening. 

[renton]

5 minutes ago, Ex Machina said:

4.30pm seems early to announce a signing on a Thursday. Fingers crossed for another this evening. 

When the best thing anyone can find to say about the lad is that we might sign someone else 

Edited 5 hours ago by renton

[Double Jack D]

Refreshing to see someone take a man on and get to a byeline

[FitbaSupporter]

Unless this is an appetiser for a big signing later, it definitely feels like the signings we are making are down a level from last season. 

[Irosshed and I was wrong]

If I'm not mistaken the managers pre-match interview isn't out yet. Which can only mean we are annoucing another 2 signings today and one will be Gabby McGill and I'll not look stupid.

[SirJimmyofNic]

2 games in the last 2 years due to impact injury, omfg this sounds promising, I really hope hes back this best

[basher brash]

He has also signed a 2 year extension at hearts today aswell , Comments I’ve read the Hearts fans are gutted and think due to there own team underperforming young Finlay should be getting a chance , Yes it’s another midfielder but the current ones are creating Zilch at the moment maybe if they loose their place to Finlay they might start getting the finger out . We all know we need a striker and so do the club but we just canny waste money on any centre forward just to appease the fan base I get it results / performances have been hopeless but I’m willing to be patient 

[renton]

Just now, Irosshed and I was wrong said:

If I'm not mistaken the managers pre-match interview isn't out yet. Which can only mean we are annoucing another 2 signings today and one will be Gabby McGill and I'll not look stupid.

It's ok, we were all hoping for a good season, so we all look equally stupid now.

[SirJimmyofNic]

Just now, Irosshed and I was wrong said:

If I'm not mistaken the managers pre-match interview isn't out yet. Which can only mean we are annoucing another 2 signings today and one will be Gabby McGill and I'll not look stupid.

Is the clock still counting down on your name change, and you'll not look stupid 

[Irosshed and I was wrong]

Just now, SirJimmyofNic said:

Is the clock still counting down on your name change, and you'll not look stupid 

Pretty hurtful stuff mate.

[Tony Wonder]

Pollock's injuries have been more niggly and growing pain type ones and a few times he's tried to play through them and made himself worse. He's had a full pre season and a good run of bounce/B games so finally looks ready to play games. I'm pretty gutted Naismith has shat it and not kept him around tbh, ability wise he's good enough. He's strong, pretty quick and direct. If he does stay fit I think he'll do very well at that level.

[SirJimmyofNic]

1 minute ago, Irosshed and I was wrong said:

Pretty hurtful stuff mate.

Soz, didn't mean it the way you've read it

[Irosshed and I was wrong]

Just now, SirJimmyofNic said:

Soz, didn't mean it the way you've read it

I'm only messing me ol' mate - I'll have the last laugh when we annouce McGill and David Healy later.

[SirJimmyofNic]

Just now, Irosshed and I was wrong said:

I'm only messing me ol' mate - I'll have the last laugh when we annouce McGill and David Healy later.

Oh no, not another Healy....... we got burnt with the last one

[RRFC_Liam]

16 minutes ago, Double Jack D said:

Refreshing to see someone take a man on and get to a byeline

And doesn’t always cut inside and have no outlet so that’s an improvement for a start