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    Raith Rovers

    In which year were Raith Rovers formed?Raith Rovers

      1883. Raith were founded in 1883, in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

    What colour shirts have Raith Rovers played in from the mid-1980s?Raith Rovers

      Navy Blue. Raith changed to navy blue shirts with white trim.

    What was the venue for the 1994 Coca-Cola Cup Final, when Raith Rovers won their first major honour?Raith Rovers

      Ibrox. With Hampden under reconstruction, Ibrox was the venue for Raith`s greatest ever triumph.

    Who was manager of Raith Rovers for two seasons until May 2004?Raith Rovers

      Antonio Calderon. Calderon was manager, the other 3 were all players.

    Who were Raith`s first-ever opponents in the UEFA Cup, in 1995-96?Raith Rovers

      G.I.Gotu. Gotu from the Faroes Islands were the first-ever European opponents, with Raith winning 6-2 on aggregate - Akranes were encountered in the next round.

    Who were the opponents when Raith`s record home gate of 31,306 was recorded back n 1953?Raith Rovers

      Hearts. This was for a Scottish Cup tie on 7th February 1953.

    Which Scottish international of the 1920s and 1930s began his career with Raith Rovers, before finding fame with Arsenal? Raith Rovers

      Alex James. Alex was transferred to Preston North End before joining Herbert Chapman`s Gunners.

    Who in 1995, was capped for Scotland vs Ecuador, the first Raith player to be so honoured since the 1950s?Raith Rovers

      Steve Crawford. This International match was a Kirin Cup tie in Japan.

    What was the name of Raith Rovers' home stadium throuighout the 20th century?Raith Rovers

      Stark`s Park. Raith have played at Stark`s Park, Kirkcaldy, since the late 19th century.

    Who were Raith`s opponents in their first Scottish Cup Final appearance?Raith Rovers

      Falkirk. Falkirk won 2-0 at Celtic Park in 1913.

    How many league goals did Raith score in the 1937-38 season?Raith Rovers

      142. Raith set a British record 142 goals on their way to the second division championship.

    Which East of Scotland League team did Raith Rovers beat 10-1 to set a record, for their record victory?Raith Rovers

      Coldstream. Raith won 10-1 in a Scottish Cup tie at Coldstream on February 13th, 1954.

    Which Rangers and Scotland legend of the 1960s began his career with Raith Rovers?Raith Rovers

      Jim Baxter. Baxter was sold to Rangers in 1960.

    Who was manager of Raith Rovers when they were promoted to the Scottish Premier Division in 1993?Raith Rovers

      Jimmy Nicholl. Nicholl succeeded Connor, and was himself later succeeded as boss by Thomson and Munro.

    Which team did Raith defeat 7-2 on the final day of the 1966-67 season to clinch promotion?Raith Rovers

      Queen of the South. The Dumfries outfit were on the receiving end, as Raith pipped Arbroath for the second promotion spot behind Morton.

    Who scored 154 league goals for Raith between 1987 and 1994?Raith Rovers

      Gordon Dalziel. "Dazza" became Raith`s all-time leading scorer when he did this.

    Who made 430 league appearances for Raith Rovers between 1945 and 1962?Raith Rovers

      Willie McNaught. Willie set a record for most league appearances for the club.

    What was the venue for Raith`s "home" UEFA Cup tie vs Bayern Munich in 1995?Raith Rovers

      Easter Road. With UEFA regulations restricting the attendance at Stark`s Park to around 5,000, the club moved the tie to Hibernian`s ground and were rewarded with a crowd of over 12,000.

    Which Raith player became, in 1968, the first player from outside the Old Firm to be voted the Scottish Player of the Year?Raith Rovers

      Gordon Wallace. Gordon`s goal-scoring exploits almost single-handedly saved Raith from relegation.

    Who were Raith`s first ever Premier Division opponents?Raith Rovers

      St Johnstone. The Perth Saints were the opposition as Raith unfurled the First Division championship flag in 1993. The match finished in a 1-1 draw.

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