Smartphone Site Contact Us Twitter Facebook Search: RRFC Board Statement Tuesday April 14th 2020 The Board of Directors of Raith Rovers are making this statement to update supporters on what has Follow us on Twitter happened over the past few days in relation to the SPFL Resolution to call an end to the 2019-20 season. Like us on Facebook We had hoped to be able to give you some good news. That is not possible, however. Join our Fans Database The SPFL Board met today (Tuesday 14th April 2020) but we have been advised that as of 8pm Dundee FC had not submitted their revised vote. Raith Rovers FC and 15 other clubs in League 1 and League 2 voted in favour of the Resolution by the 5pm deadline on Friday 10th April in order to ensure the quick distribution of much needed funds to all 42 league clubs and to enable us to move to the next stage of the process – consideration of league reconstruction. We have, from the very start of this process, supported the idea of league reconstruction and have made this clear in all our communications. The SPFL documentation received by all clubs on Wednesday 8th April made it clear that declaring the Raith 2-1 Forfar Athletic Sat 7th Mar (Home) season ended was the only way to achieve distribution of funds and to then proceed to the next stage. Several clubs wanted a guarantee that reconstruction would happen – this could not be given as it is not within the gift of the SPFL. Sat 18th Apr (Away) Any decision on reconstruction requires a vote by all 42 member clubs. Clyde - date TBC We were clear that this had to happen as soon as possible after the first vote. Sat 25th Apr (Home) We would support a move to an SPFL Premiership of 14 clubs and 3 leagues below that of 10 each but Stranraer - date TBC will seriously consider any alternative model which emerges. Sat 2nd May (Away) Our preferred solution would mean admitting Kelty Hearts FC and Brora Rangers FC to SPFL League 2 Falkirk - date TBC with no clubs being relegated. This would result in 4 very competitive leagues when football eventually restarts. However, this cannot be considered until stage 1 of the process is completed. Team Pd GD Pt 1 Raith Rovers 28 16 53 At the time of writing 80% of clubs have voted in favour, but Dundee FC have still to vote and their vote – 2 Falkirk 28 36 52 3 Airdrieonians 28 11 48 as everyone knows – will be the deciding factor in determining how matters progress going forward. 4 Montrose 28 10 47 5 East Fife 28 8 45 Our position is clear! We want the 2019-20 season declared over, funds distributed and discussion about 6 Dumbarton 28 -9 38 reconstruction to start very soon. 7 Clyde 28 -8 34 Any attempt to deem the 2019/20 season null and void and deny us being named as winners of League 1 8 Peterhead 27 -14 26 9 Forfar 28 -21 24 and/or not promoted will be vigorously resisted. 10 Stranraer 27 -29 16 Updated: 11th Mar We will update everyone as soon as the situation becomes clearer, whenever that might be. In the meantime, thank you for your support and we wish you all good health during this crisis. We look forward to seeing you all in season 2020-21 at Stark’s Park. RRFC Board Statement On This Day Joseph Cowan scores all four Rovers goals and yet still ends up on the losing 1934 Crowdfunding Update NHS Thanks side as Rovers go down 4-5 in a league game away at Stenhousemuir. Eddie Falconer Rovers Review Bulletin – Download This is the official website of Raith Rovers Football Club. All original text and images on this site are the copyright of Raith Rovers F.C. Match images reproduced with permission of the Scottish Professional Football League. Unauthorised copying or reuse of text, photographs or video footage from this site is strictly prohibited. ©2020. Privacy Policy.
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