The regular sight of runners and dog walkers and the distinct smell of frying haggis were noticeably absent as the early morning sun lit up the picturesque Kirkcaldy Bay. It was safe to say that the good folk of Kirkcaldy were feeling somewhat worse for wear.
Plucky Raith Rovers had made an astounding start to their second season in the Ladbrokes Premiership. The side was showing that you can win things with kids as they sat third in the league, well behind leaders Celtic but just one point back from Rangers, and looking forward to a League Cup Final against the former.
Raith Rovers boss Robí di Lathamé came into the summer of 2023 on the back of a string of successful few seasons as a football manager. Having navigated Scottish League One at the first attempt, he'd then won the Championship after two seasons then led the side to a mid-table finish in the Premiership.
Young English manager Robí di Lathamé had been granted the luxury of a few days off by Raith Rovers chairman Robbie McGinn. He'd taken a quick weekend break to soak up some sun in the south of France and visited a few pals back in London who'd been keeping up with his Scottish management exploits.
Not too many managers spend zero money and make a near £3 million profit yet manage to achieve success. But that was the case for young English manager Robí di Lathamé as he moved into his third season in Kirkcaldy with Raith Rovers.
English manager Robí di Lathamé had a season to remember in his first year in charge of Raith Rovers. He'd led the Fife side to a third League One title and had the town of Kirkcaldy excited about the prospect of Championship football in 2020/21.
In part one, we gave you an introduction to a brand new save on the blog in charge of Scottish League One side Raith Rovers. Now it's time for manager Robí di Lathamé to get to grips with his new club, assess the squad, line up transfer targets with minimal funds and work out some tactics.
Fledgling football manager Robí di Lathamé awakened with a start as the wind whistled around the bedroom in his traditional Bed & Breakfast. He rose from the warm bed and immediately regretted it as the brisk Scottish wind whipped against his body, forcing him to reach for his fresh new club hoodie to keep warm.
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