Former Celtic midfielder Barry Robson has been confirmed as the new manager of Raith Rovers. The ex-Aberdeen manager joins the Kirkcaldy side on a two-and-a-half-year deal and he will be tasked with helping guide Raith out of the Championship and into the Premiership.
Eleven months after his exit from Aberdeen, Robson returns to management with the Starks Park club.
🆕 WELCOME, BARRY ROBSON!
Barry is our new manager, joining on a two and a half year deal.
His experience as a player and coach, as well as his passion and vision for success, set him apart from a strong list of candidates.
💙 Welcome to our club, Barry.#YouBelong pic.twitter.com/mHe6Plk5Ru
— Raith Rovers Football Club (@RaithRovers) December 29, 2024
Robson joined Celtic in January 2008 and helped propel Gordon Strachan’s team to 3IAR. In his first game, at Pittodrie, Robson came off the bench and scored a free-kick with his first touch as a Celtic player.
Robson was pivotal in the title success that season, showing his grit and determination to battle for everything. Along with Paul Hartley, the pair fought for everything in the 2-1 win over Rangers in April and a few weeks later, Robson netted the winner from the spot as Celtic came from behind to beat Walter Smith’s team.
Robson left the club for Middlesborough, having made 55 appearances and scoring 7 times taking with him an SPL winners medal and a League Cup winners medal.
Good luck to Robbo.
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