Talk:Raith Rovers F.C.

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[edit] Nickname

Confused about this added sentence to the article:

Unlike most other clubs - Raith have no nickname - they're simply The Rovers.

How is a nickname defined? Is it not something that a club is known as? Therefore, Raith are known as "The Rovers" therefore that is their nickname...? Or is there some reason that this is not officially their nickname? Mkns 20:20, 19 October 2005 (UTC)

I don't know but that's what an article have said about Raith Rovers in the Scottish newspaper. Rovers is just the second part of the official team name.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/tm_objectid=16195598&method=full&siteid=66633-name_page.html

That does make sense, but another example of this is Blackburn Rovers F.C. who also have their nickname as 'Rovers' as specified on wikipedia... so I am of the opinion that 'The Rovers' is a valid nickname and the comment should be removed. Mkns 16:31, 19 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Dancing in the Streets of Raith

I thought it was Frank Bough who said they would be dancing in the streets of Raith tonight. PatGallacher 17:47, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

I'm not familiar with the geography of Kirkcaldy but the article states that the team play in "the Raith area of Kirkcaldy". So if Raith is a district/locale then the infamous "dancing in the streets" comment surely isn't as stupid as people make out......? ChrisTheDude 13:32, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

"Raith" consists mostly of a Country Estate. There is some argument in which area Starks Park truly lies, although personally I'd vote for "Linktown".--Liam Mason 03:33, 17 April 2006 (UTC)

Why isn't Colin 'Mickey' Cameron mentioned in previous players list? --195.92.40.49 14:30, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Spirit Fans

I removed this today " Kirkcaldy's two most famous sons, Robert Adams and Adam Smith, are presumed fans of Raith Rovers. Folklore tells that their spirits still protect the club in dire times, even though both died in the 18th century, well before the club was established in 1883."--Liam Mason 16:00, 20 September 2006 (UTC)