Championship Manager Given His Marching Orders!

Championship Manager Given His Marching Orders!

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Barry Robson sacked!

Raith Rovers manager Barry Robson has been relieved of his duties at The Rovers after a poor run of form that has seen them pick up just four points in their last six games, leaving them rock bottom of the form table. There was high hopes in and amongst the fanbase, as there was a largely positive end to last season, as Barry Robson turned things around after being appointed in December 2024, with his side finishing just two points away from the play-offs.

Robson managed 38 games for Raith Rovers before being sacked after a 2-1 loss to Queen's Park at Lesser Hampden last Saturday. It was clear that he had lost the support of the fans and it was quickly turning negative. In addition, assistant manager Andy Kirk will also leave with immediate effect.

The 47-year-old had previously been given the interim manager role at Aberdeen, and then eventually given the full-time role after recording seven consecutive wins to push Aberdeen into third place in the 2022-23 season. He eventually was sacked in January 2024 following disappointing results, with the Dons sitting eighth in the table at the time.

It remains to be seen where the Fife side will look for their next manager, but they will need to move quickly, with their next game on the 15th November.

Fin Crockart
Fin Crockart Scottish Country Co-Ordinator

Fin Crockart - Scottish Country Co-Ordinator at Football Park

Fin is a Scottish football media professional and digital strategist with a proven track record of building platforms from the ground up and delivering large-scale audience growth. Over the past number of years, he has played a central role in developing and scaling Football Park - Scotland (formerly Everything Scotland), generating over 250 million views across social platforms and establishing it as a trusted voice within the Scottish game. Through this growth, there has been opportunities for collaboration with leading organisations across sport and commercial sectors, including BBC, Irn-Bru, Betway and The Scotsman, among others.

Alongside his editorial and social media work, Fin has operated his own graphic design business, successfully marketing his services and securing contracts with professional institutions such as The University of Essex. As a writer, he has produced articles across a wide range of topics and landscapes within football, demonstrating versatility and strong editorial judgement. His work has attracted international attention, including being interviewed by Le Parisien during EURO 2024, highlighting his insight into Scottish football and its place within the wider European game.

Beyond digital media, Fin has volunteered in various capacities with multiple SPFL clubs, contributing across media, communications, and community-focused roles. He has also been involved in active schools programmes, supporting football and physical activity initiatives, reinforcing his commitment to the game at grassroots and developmental levels.

Today, Fin leads a team of passionate Scottish football fans, united by a shared ambition: to give Scottish football the consistent, informed, and high-quality coverage it deserves.

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