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Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers have appointed former Aberdeen boss Barry Robson as their new manager. Robson, who was sacked by the Pittodrie club in January 2024, replaces Neil Collins, who departed before Christmas to take charge at of Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship. The former Scotland international takes over a club sitting sixth in the second tier, eith points off the play-off places, having missed out on promotion to the Premiership last May in the play-off final. "It's a great honour and I'm truly excited about the challenge ahead, " Robson said. Raith Rovers hold on to see off Livingston Collins leaves Raith to join Sacramento Republic Robson sacked as Aberdeen boss "The club's potential is clear to see, and the vision shared by the board during our discussions made this an opportunity I was eager to be part of. " Aberdeen were eighth in the top flight when Robson was dismissed 11 months ago after a year in charge. Initially, he led them to third place and group stage European football - as well as the League Cup final - but poor league form ultimately cost him. Prior to his management career, he played for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Dundee United, Celtic and Middlesbrough, as well as 17 times for Scotland. PDC World Darts Championship: Humphries v Wright after Price progresses Is Liverpool's new front three even better than Salah, Mane & Firmino? Forest lend retro feel to table - here's why they can stay the course The greatest artworks were born of war and bloodshed Drama documentary of artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael competing to craft beauty from chaos A houseparty mixtape for Kiell Smith-Bynoe! Providing the perfect selections to take the party from the start right till the end How many more ghosts are in residence? Sam and Jay have plenty of mysteries to unravel regarding their ghoulish housemates Dissecting funny and fascinating medicine Comedian Kiri Pritchard-Mc Lean and guests celebrate medicine’s past, present and future BBC to show Brechin v Hearts & Rangers v Fraserburgh Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team Is Liverpool's new front three even better than Salah, Mane & Firmino? 'Brilliant' Bumrah removes Head & Marsh in same over. Video'Brilliant' Bumrah removes Head & Marsh in same over Forest lend retro feel to table - here's why they can stay the course The best sports photos of 2024 - and how they were captured Awesome passes & stunning catches - NFL best plays. Video Awesome passes & stunning catches - NFL best plays Wins, drama and race debuts - take the 2024 F1 quiz Best shots of Lyon & Boland's key last-wicket stand. Video Best shots of Lyon & Boland's key last-wicket stand Where are all the English managers? 'What has he done? !' - Pant out after scoop attempt. Video'What has he done? !' - Pant out after scoop attempt Salah, De Bruyne, Wood - who can discuss a free transfer in January Mud, sweat & touchdowns - UK's grassroots gridiron Winning 'never enough' - what we learn in Ferguson documentary Test your knowledge in the big sports quiz of 2024 'Modern-day gladiator' - the rise of heavyweight hope Itauma Slam success & ranking rises - how British tennis thrived in 2024 Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz Death of the terrace - one fan's love letter When Ferguson brought Ronaldo to tears. Video When Ferguson brought Ronaldo to tears Brilliant Taylor & 'otherworldly' Burrow star in NFL best plays. Video Brilliant Taylor & 'otherworldly' Burrow star in NFL best plays How heavyweight division is shaping up - and fights we want to see © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.