Former man Nacho Novo has ‘applied’ for the Raith Rovers job, according to a report by The Courier. The Rovers are in the hunt for a new manager and have a big decision to make.
They parted company with Ian Murray earlier this week and published the following statement on their official club website: “Raith Rovers Football Club can confirm it has parted company with First Team Manager Ian Murray. The board expresses its gratitude to Ian for his contributions since joining the club in May 2022.Despite finishing 2nd last season, results and performances since the turn of the year have fallen short of expectations. The board has therefore decided to terminate the manager’s contract. The process of appointing a new manager has begun. In the interim, Colin Cameron and John Potter will take on First Team duties until a successor is appointed.Novo, who is 45-years-old, has recently managed in America at Lexington Sporting Club. They play their football in USL League One, which is the third tier of the US pyramid, based in Georgetown, Kentucky
He returned to Scottish football earlier this summer with West of Scotland Football League side Drumchapel United. They are based in Glasgow and won the West of Scotland Football League First Division last season, topping the league ahead of Rutherglen Glencairn, Petershill and Ashfield.
The Spaniard knows Raith Rovers already having had a spell there in his playing days back in the 2001/02 season. He scored 22 goals in 38 games during his time at Stark’s Park.
Be the first to comment