Ro Sham Bo Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 "Hard to beat". Maybe for Hearts and Hibs but everyone else found it remarkably easy in the run up to his sacking. We would have still went down under Locke. He might not have done much worse than Hughes has done but the end result would have been the same. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, Beastie Russell said: With nonsense like that I hope he is dropped by the Hall of fame team Leckie is a cùnt and I wouldn't give him the steam off my pish. If Eric has sanctioned this he's on his own! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 26 minutes ago, Skyline Drifter said: See Bill Leckie in the Sun today reckons if Raith had stuck with Locke who had them "hard to beat" they wouldnt have gone down.......... Must be nice when your media pals have your back. Let's see what Bill has to say if he relegates Cowdenbeath. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 With gambling being rife in football and directors having been caught recently you can easily guess who had cash on Raith to be relegated from the championship this season. Surely no other excuse for these levels of negligence. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 So what's everyone's thoughts re our contracted players and where they stand? Are we looking at a situation where the option is there for them to leave due to us being relegated thus not needing to honour their contract or a case of "well you've signed a contract, we're in League 1, you'll just need to accept that". Not sure whether players would find it hard to make any commitments at this stage without knowing who they are playing under. The bulk of the contracted players will probably feel they can cut it at Championship level and I'm sure a few clubs would be keen to take them. If we do get the right manager in, remain full time and the contracted players stay I'd probably feel quite confident going into next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R.FC Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Been asked a bunch of times but I'm too lazy to trawl back through, who is under contract for next season? Off the top off my head I've got: Cuthbert Benedictus Davidson Matthews Callachan B. Barr Vaughan Stewart I'm sure I read Craig Barr may be too? That's actually a really good base to build a side around for League 1 if they all stay. Stewart and Davo are the only 2 I wouldn't be too disappointed to see go. Though in saying that someone like Stewart may thrive a level down. Who knows, he may reunite the goalscoring partnership with Vaughan that nobody told Locke about! Anyone know what the contract status is of the development squad players and if any are likely to be ready for the step up? Of the players who have featured regularly this season and aren't contracted for next season there's hardly any of them I'd want back. Handling and Hardie have been decent but are never dropping down to League 1. I'd give Court a deal, he's very raw and must improve his hold up play but he's got something about him and don't think he'd be expensive to keep. Aside from that I'd probably keep Jason Thomson in the hope he'd get back to form but would admit he's not done enough this season to deserve a contract. That would mean we'd have the following players leaving: Brennan Penska M'Voto McHattie Thompson McManus Handling Skacel Johnston Hardie Robertson Roberts I'm probably forgetting a few such is the size of the squad this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Been asked a bunch of times but I'm too lazy to trawl back through, who is under contract for next season? Off the top off my head I've got: Cuthbert Benedictus Davidson Matthews Callachan B. Barr Vaughan Stewart I'm sure I read Craig Barr may be too? That's actually a really good base to build a side around for League 1 if they all stay. Stewart and Davo are the only 2 I wouldn't be too disappointed to see go. Though in saying that someone like Stewart may thrive a level down. Who knows, he may reunite the goalscoring partnership with Vaughan that nobody told Locke about! Anyone know what the contract status is of the development squad players and if any are likely to be ready for the step up? Of the players who have featured regularly this season and aren't contracted for next season there's hardly any of them I'd want back. Handling and Hardie have been decent but are never dropping down to League 1. I'd give Court a deal, he's very raw and must improve his hold up play but he's got something about him and don't think he'd be expensive to keep. Aside from that I'd probably keep Jason Thomson in the hope he'd get back to form but would admit he's not done enough this season to deserve a contract. That would mean we'd have the following players leaving: Brennan Penska M'Voto McHattie Thompson McManus Handling Skacel Johnston Hardie Robertson Roberts I'm probably forgetting a few such is the size of the squad this season. Jason Thomson still has another year left on his contract.. as he signed a 2 yr contract under McKinnon..Craig Barr signed a 1 yr deal with the option of a second year which hasn't been triggered yet as far as we know.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) The wording on C Barr's profile on the official site doesn't really confirm whether he's contracted or not, just says 'could' see him here until summer 2018. Maybe one of those 'if you hit X amount of games a 2nd year kicks in' much like what we saw with Jason Thomson. EDIT: Rovers1992/1993 beat me to it. Edited May 15, 2017 by Raithie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny86 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Can't wait for the chairman's interview tonight, does anyone want to play cliché bingo? Need the fans to buy season tickets Brush over the board mistakes of the past season Blame the fans in some other way for the full house -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover the Moon Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 the one good thing is penman is still involved so it may be the right time for him to get involved more but we shall see. That's a good thing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 29 minutes ago, donny86 said: Can't wait for the chairman's interview tonight, does anyone want to play cliché bingo? Need the fans to buy season tickets Brush over the board mistakes of the past season Blame the fans in some other way for the full house Probably blame you guys for being too negative from the start regarding Locke. Anything to pass the buck. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafcburty Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) My interview with Lewis Vaughan is now online with The Scotsman. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/raith-rovers/lewis-vaughan-ready-to-kick-on-after-loan-success-at-dumbarton-1-4446250 Edited May 15, 2017 by dafcburty 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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roverthemoon Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I can't believe I've just sat through the video of that game. Grim. Defending was even more atrocious than I remember. Some strike for the third Brechin goal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardy Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'm not watching that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverthemoon Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Wish folk would stop referring to the negative comments about Eric Drysdale as a 'witch hunt'. It's nothing personal, it's simply trying to get the club to recognise a key employee is inept and needs removed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 See Bill Leckie in the Sun today reckons if Raith had stuck with Locke who had them "hard to beat" they wouldnt have gone down.......... I like Bill Leckie and I know since he started doing the Hall of Fame evening, he's developed a soft spot for the Rovers. Locke lost his last six league matches in charge, or seven from his final nine. Hughes lost seven from his 13 all told. Which isn't great either, but evidently it's better. Sad to see Leckie is just another hack who will put out drivel about his pals regardless of the facts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers_Lad Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) If Cowdenbeath get relegated will Locke be the first manager culpable/responsible for relegating two different teams in one season? Edited May 15, 2017 by Rovers_Lad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed118 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Is Ross Callachan a free agent? wouldnt mind him at Cappielow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 23 minutes ago, Rovers_Lad said: If Cowdenbeath get relegated will Locke be the first manager culpable/responsible for relegating two different teams in one season? In Scotland? Maybe, Anyone know different? In England Billy McNeill managed that feat with Manchester City & Aston Villa more than 30 years ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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