(31/1/08)

Roddy Hunter Sold!
With just hours to go before the transfer window closes 23 year-old striker Roddy Hunter has been sold to Montrose. Ironically his first match in a blue jersey is likely to be against Rovers on Saturday when the teams meet at Links Park. Hunter scored 13 goals for Rovers in competitive match since signing from Clyde in August 2007, his first being the winner when Rovers last visited Links park on the opening day of the season. His high point was scoring four against Burntisland Shipyard in the Scottish Cup.

David Dimilta
Another player departing Cliftonhill is diminutive midfielder 19 year-old David Dimilta who joined in the Summer from Hamilton Accies.

Martin Arrives
Striker Willie Martin has joined Rovers from Elgin City. The 26 year-old was previously on the books at Arbroath, Stranraer, Montrose, Elgin again, Queen's Park and Kilmarnock.

Defender Signed
Although unconfirmed at present by the club, Radio Scotland announced on their closing of the transfer window programme that 18 year old Chris Hughes has joined from Brechin City. The 6 foot 1 lad joined the Glebe Park club from Cowdenbeath last February. One footnote is that Hughes was born the day before Rovers clinched the 2nd division championship back in April 1989!

The closing of the transfer window doesn't prevent unattached players putting pen to paper so there could be other new faces at Cliftonhill soon! 

(26/1/08)

Game Off
Not unexpectedly todays match at Cliftonhill against Stranraer has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. At least Rovers can be assured their next match is virtually guaranteed to be on as Montrose have an artificial surface which should survive just about any weather conditions.

(25/1/08)

Early Inspection Planned
Due to heavy rain over the last several days tomorrows match against Stranraer will be subject to a pitch inspection which is expected to take place before 10am.

We shall update this site as soon as possible but the most up to date information is likely to be on the message board.

(19/1/08)

'Shire game On
Despite heavy rain in recent days today' match at Cliftonhill against east Stirlingshire will definitely go ahead. Groundsman Hugh McBride assisted by other Rovers personnel has ensured that the pitch is playable after both sides failed to play last weekend as Elgin was frozen and Ibrox waterlogged.

Rovers Net 'Keeper
Goalkeeper Tony Mitchell who had recently ended a loan spell at Cliftonhill has been signed by gaffer John McCormack with a "small fee" going to Bellshill Athletic.

(12/1/08)

Late Call-Off
The decision by Elgin City today to get a pitch inspection at noon rather than much earlier in the day meant that the Rovers team bus had arrived before the match was called off. Fans too were forced to travel unnecessarily, some only discovering the postponement on arrival in the town and others turning back after travelling substantial distances.

A 10 metre section of the Borough Briggs pitch in front of their stand had not thawed. As not a single Highland League match went ahead today and indeed just 2 matches in the whole of Scotland at grounds without artificial surfaces or undersoil heating were played it seems odd that a precautionary inspection could not be seen necessary on Friday or at least around 9am today.

(10/1/08)

Gemmell Signs
John Gemmell has signed an 18 month contract at Cliftonhill. The striker joined Rovers on loan from Bellshill Athletic in October, a four figure transfer fee enabled his permanent transfer. Goalkeeper Tony Mitchell also on loan from the junior side has not joined Rovers as the asking fee was too high.

Supporters Trust
A reminder that all memberships expired on 31st December. Unless you've set up a standing order to pay your membership or have been quick off the mark please pay in the normal manner see trust page for details! A Paypal option is available although it does cost the trust significant charges.

A recruiting drive to encourage more fans to join up shall be instigated soon.

(1/1/08)

New Year
A new year has dawned and we wish you a happy and prosperous 2008. The new year has of course seen the transfer window open and it's certain that manager John McCormack will be changing his playing staff to some extent. Rumours abound as to who'll be leaving and it remains to be seen what if any truth is in them.

Dumbarton
This already interesting derby clash has taken on a new look since the news that Dumbarton's new manager is former Rovers  player and gaffer Jim Chapman.  

The S.F.L. has requested that member clubs observe either a minutes silence or a minutes applause before matches played on Wednesday 2nd January as a mark of respect for Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell who died last Saturday.

There is no bus to this match due to the direct train service - times of which are on the bus page.

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