Fantalk

bistogravy · Joined: 27 Jan 2022 Posts: 65 Location: Glenrothes

Welcome to the Rovers family Ian, if you stay true to the values and words spoken in your interview then you will enjoy my full support.
_________________
Gallatown boot boys

Franco · Joined: 10 Oct 2019 Posts: 988 Location: kirkcaldy

I would have got behind the new manager appointment anyway, but Ian Murray seems like a decent choice.
Came over well in his first Raith TV interview. A bit surprised by his description of Matej, who, although he's good in the air
as shown by his two goals in the Final, is not normally described as a ''big'' striker!
The hard work starts now, in moulding the squad for the new season.

red zebra · Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 6:15 pm Post subject:

Very positive interview (top marks again to D.Hancock) but one thing made me wonder. Murray said Raith approached Airdrie on Thursday to talk to him yet on Wednesday the Board released a statement which read, We have been overwhelmed at the number of candidates and delighted with the quality that applied to be Raith Rovers First Team manager.
So I am curious as to whether or not Murray applied for the job or whether these high quality candidates were not as high as stated and Raith initiated the contact when they realised Thomson wasn't taking the job (thank the Lord)
I had hoped for a manager who could boast higher than a 42% win rate (as per McGlynn) but I guess only time will tell.
_________________
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

badpress139 · Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2299 Location: Glenrothes

I suspect he has applied but as under contract we would needed to request permission from airdrie to speak with him.

Northern_Rover · Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 2652 Location: Granite City

Listened to both interviews and alot of very positive statements and comments.

The more I think about it the more I realise we needed to freshen things up. This looks on paper at least like a good opportunity to build on a strong foundation and move the club forward in a positive direction.

It will be interesting to see how Mcglynns team react to the new systems that will be implemented under Murray.

Welcome to the bear pit Ian .... you'll enjoy it here ..... honest.

Armagh Rover · Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 5500 Location: Nottinghamshire

I wonder if all the changes and a new manager will resurrect the contributions back into the player fund, or has the hatchet not been fully buried yet

Auld Reekie · Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 51 Location: Over the water

Niall Russell · Joined: 16 Jul 2008 Posts: 362 Location: Dalgety Bay

badpress139 · Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2299 Location: Glenrothes

This link works fine but if you go on the site home page and click on player fund it says page not found

Auld Reekie · Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 51 Location: Over the water

Fixed, thanks. That's given me a decision to make now.

Tam · Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 8:47 am Post subject:

Wonder who Ian Murray's assistant will be?

Gary Parker · Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 9:12 am Post subject:

wellyboot · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2142 Location: Aberdeenshire

Scott Agnew joined as assistant today according to Sky Sports News

Neil M · Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 2379 Location: Aberdeen

Yup - link on the site - obscured a bit by the Scott brown story: https://www.raithrovers.net/54880/scott-agnew-joins-as-ian-murrays-assistant.htm

Although the article says he is hanging up his boots, he said he would play, should the need arise. Comes across as a nice bloke - a real "people man" with a strong personality.

KirkcaldyRover · Joined: 16 Apr 2014 Posts: 169 Location: Kirkcaldy

I'm now getting quite excited for the season to come. Lets hope the board and management team convert all their encouraging words into action.