Championship Raith appoint former Aberdeen boss Robson

Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers have appointed former Aberdeen boss Barry Robson as their new manager.

Robson, who was sacked by the Pittodrie club in January 2024, replaces Neil Collins, who departed before Christmas to take charge at of Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship.

The former Scotland international takes over a club sitting sixth in the second tier, eith points off the play-off places, having missed out on promotion to the Premiership last May in the play-off final.

“It’s a great honour and I’m truly excited about the challenge ahead,” Robson said.