Neil Collins: Raith Rovers appoint former Barnsley boss as manager

Neill Collins has been appointed Raith Rovers manager on a three-year contract.

The 41-year-old replaces Ian Murray, who left following the Kirkcaldy side’s losing start to the Scottish Championship season against Airdrieonians.

The Stark Park club had approached Linfield boss David Healy before he signed a contract extension at Windsor Park.

Collins had a five-year spell in charge of Tampa Bay Rowdies – the last team he played for – and managed Barnsley between 2023 and 2024. All in all, he has taken charge of 228 games, winning 121 and drawing 48.

As a player, the Scottish defender spent most of his career in England, with about a third of his appearances coming at Sheffield United.