Hailing from the far reaches of 1883, Raith Rovers Football Club makes their home at the austere Stark's Park in Scotland. A venerable institution founded in the days of the 'Old Firm', and predating such constrictive notions by a good margin.
The squad, comprised of a tightly-knit 24, boasts a median age of 27, providing a palatable blend of youth and experience. As is the nature of the beast, one must wait to see whether that is a recipie that leaves a sweet aftertaste, or perhaps something more bitter.
Joining the foray into the new football season, Raith find themselves gallantly striking on four different fronts. Occupying, at present, a slightly middle of the road 6th place in the Championship. They continue to partake in the group stages of the League Cup, in Group H to be precise, and at the same time, they've managed to forge their way into the Fifth Round of the time-honoured Scottish Cup.
And lest we forget, there's the oft-overlooked Challenge Cup, with Raith having made it as far as the Third Round. A commendable effort for a side that's constantly seeming to punch a bit above their weight.
Such are the trials and tribulations of Raith Rovers in the current season, a club that, though not exactly commanding headlines, continues the fine tradition of Scottish football with a quiet, gritty determination.
