lookwhaticando Posted 2 September 2006 Share Posted 2 September 2006 Note to mods: feel free to move it to General Sport if you'd prefer it there Raith Rovers target Levein role.Raith Rovers would like to replace the departed Gordon Dalziel with former Hearts manager Craig Levein, BBC Scotland understands. Levein grew up as a Rovers fan Levein has been out of football since he was sacked by Leicester in January and has been approached in an ambitious move by the Stark's Park board. Rovers announced on Friday that Dalziel was to go just four matches into the Scottish Second Division campaign. Coach George Gemmell will take charge for Sunday's tie at Stirling Albion. Levein supported Raith as a boy and it would be a major coup for Rovers if they manage to land him. Levein, who won 16 caps for Scotland while playing for Hearts, began his managerial career at Cowdenbeath. He returned to Tynecastle in 2000 and spent close to four years in charge at Hearts before leaving for Leicester. However, Levein lasted just 14 months at the Walkers Stadium and was dismissed after a poor run of results. Raith Rovers have picked up four league points this season and have been knocked out of the CIS Insurance Cup and the Challenge Cup. But the Kirkcaldy side are refusing to comment on the reason for 44-year-old Dalziel's departure. A statement on the club's website read: "The Board of Raith Rovers F.C is discussing with manager Gordon Dalziel the terms on which he may leave the service of Raith Rovers F.C. "Meanwhile, he has agreed to take no active part in the running of the club. "George Gemmell, Head Youth Coach, will take charge of the first team until further notice. "On legal advice the club will make no further comment at this time." Hopefully a chance to send players like Sylla out on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggers Posted 2 September 2006 Share Posted 2 September 2006 Note to mods: feel free to move it to General Sport if you'd prefer it there Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter3 Posted 2 September 2006 Share Posted 2 September 2006 I think he'll do decent up there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 2 September 2006 Author Share Posted 2 September 2006 Thanks I figured it was foxy enough to be posted in LC, but I'm just happy to be the first to post the good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggers Posted 2 September 2006 Share Posted 2 September 2006 I figured it was foxy enough to be posted in LC, but I'm just happy to be the first to post the good news. I can always move it back - just say the word...you're wish is my command. Oh, but I'm going to bed now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 2 September 2006 Author Share Posted 2 September 2006 I can always move it back - just say the word...you're wish is my command. Oh, but I'm going to bed now... It's your call - I don't mind where it lies within the forums... just so long as nobody else posts it, and tries to steal my thunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneville Posted 2 September 2006 Share Posted 2 September 2006 I think he'll do decent up there... Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyJ Posted 2 September 2006 Share Posted 2 September 2006 Why? The Scottish air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 2 September 2006 Author Share Posted 2 September 2006 The Scottish air. And it's his level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneville Posted 2 September 2006 Share Posted 2 September 2006 And it's his level. Think your being generously kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter3 Posted 3 September 2006 Share Posted 3 September 2006 Well he did alright at Hearts, de Vries probably be top scoreer if he went to raith's league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 3 September 2006 Share Posted 3 September 2006 I hope he gets the job and I hope he does well. If Leicester continue to make steady progress I shall consider that the arrival of Levein marked the turning point because he changed our philosophy, made us look towards young players, oversaw the establishment of a squad which comprised more assets than liabiliites and a situation where that was likely to continue. That he lost his job was the result of his flaws as a manager and tactician but also as a result of his stubborn refusal to respond when things were going wrong on the pitch.But that shouldn't blind anyone to what he did do. Some of his signings were mistakes for different reasons and if he wants a couple up there I'm sure the club will do everything they can to oblige him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxhateram Posted 3 September 2006 Share Posted 3 September 2006 Note to mods: feel free to move it to General Sport if you'd prefer it there Hopefully a chance to send players like Sylla out on loan. Hope fully yes. or even seel them in january!! MONEY!!! . however i feel sorry for the club he is going to he was a poor manager, and those 14 months were 14 months to many. never any good, and he held hearts back when he was there, they finished second last year!!! before then 3rd every year and a million miles away from second, and they havent made any new signings since levein left too!!! haha say anything to you?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 3 September 2006 Share Posted 3 September 2006 Hope fully yes. or even seel them in january!! MONEY!!! . however i feel sorry for the club he is going to he was a poor manager, and those 14 months were 14 months to many. never any good, and he held hearts back when he was there, they finished second last year!!! before then 3rd every year and a million miles away from second, and they havent made any new signings since levein left too!!! haha say anything to you?. What? They've made loads of signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 3 September 2006 Author Share Posted 3 September 2006 Hearts didn't sign any players? They signed about 8 when Burley joined, and added more since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexikokopops Posted 3 September 2006 Share Posted 3 September 2006 Hope fully yes. or even seel them in january!! MONEY!!! . however i feel sorry for the club he is going to he was a poor manager, and those 14 months were 14 months to many. never any good, and he held hearts back when he was there, they finished second last year!!! before then 3rd every year and a million miles away from second, and they havent made any new signings since levein left too!!! haha say anything to you?. They signed most of Eastern Europe, what're you on about? Also you could easily argue that when he left Hearts were in 3rd, had finished 3rd for the previous 2 seasons, yet ended up finishing 5th at the end of the season, and until Romanov popped up with all his cash they didn't look like improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Claw Posted 3 September 2006 Share Posted 3 September 2006 I hope he gets the job and I hope he does well. If Leicester continue to make steady progress I shall consider that the arrival of Levein marked the turning point because he changed our philosophy, made us look towards young players, oversaw the establishment of a squad which comprised more assets than liabiliites and a situation where that was likely to continue. That he lost his job was the result of his flaws as a manager and tactician but also as a result of his stubborn refusal to respond when things were going wrong on the pitch.But that shouldn't blind anyone to what he did do. Some of his signings were mistakes for different reasons and if he wants a couple up there I'm sure the club will do everything they can to oblige him. I totally agree, CL had flaws with his management but his aim in looking for some LT stability for the club was very admirable, I'd take the squad at the endo fo reign over the one at the start anyday. Henderson, McCarthy, Kisnorbo, Kenton (initally), Hume, Fryatt, Hughes, Mayberry (as a RB) are all pretty sound signings. And if we sell any of them we will make a proift on Obiouvsly Sylla, Hamill, Nissa, Hammond, De Vries, Rab were not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen_fox Posted 3 September 2006 Share Posted 3 September 2006 Don't know if anyone has seen this or if it's been posted before but our ex boss is wanted by the mighty Raith Rovers of the Scottish Second Division to replace Gordon Dalziel. I wonder if he'll take the job? Story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Honcho Posted 3 September 2006 Share Posted 3 September 2006 Don't know if anyone has seen this or if it's been posted before but our ex boss is wanted by the mighty Raith Rovers of the Scottish Second Division to replace Gordon Dalziel. I wonder if he'll take the job? Story http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=24645 Probably be a good one for him to take on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 3 September 2006 Author Share Posted 3 September 2006 In the Leicester City forum itself, posted yesterday by myself. At last - a chance to offload some cack players //beaten to it... bastards. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen_fox Posted 3 September 2006 Share Posted 3 September 2006 Damn, I was beaten to it. I wanted to be the one to break the news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 3 September 2006 Author Share Posted 3 September 2006 Damn, I was beaten to it. I wanted to be the one to break the news! I didn't want my thunder stolen - that's why I posted it in the Leicester City forum, for maximum exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden gordon Posted 4 September 2006 Share Posted 4 September 2006 as a commentator once hilariously said " there will be singing and dancing on the streets of raith tonight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 4 September 2006 Share Posted 4 September 2006 as a commentator once hilariously said " there will be singing and dancing on the streets of raith tonight" I doubt it, Raith Rovers are situated in Kirkcaldy (sp), Fife . Which genious commentator came out with that one any way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 4 September 2006 Share Posted 4 September 2006 I doubt it, Raith Rovers are situated in Kirkcaldy (sp), Fife . Which genious commentator came out with that one any way? Probably Motson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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