LISTEN: Raith Rovers chairman speaks to Kingdom FM News following promotion to Championship

Friday, 17 April 2020 06:00

Raith Rovers were crowned League One champions on Wednesday, after approval was given for the SPFL's lower leagues to end early, due to the coronavirus pandemic

Kingdom FM News has heard from the chairman of Raith Rovers after the club were crowned League One champions on Wednesday.

A resolution to end the Championship, League One and League Two early was approved earlier this week, with the SPFL expected to consult on league reconstruction for the 2020/21 season in the near future.

Hearts owner Ann Budge and Hamilton Academical chair Les Gray are jointly leading a task force on league restructuring.

Scottish football was suspended last month due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Before this season came to a halt, John McGlynn's team sat at the top of League One, one point ahead of 2nd place Falkirk.

Meanwhile, an online crowdfunding campaign to help the Stark's Park club financially has reached £50,000.

You can hear from Bill Clark on his reflection of this season and thoughts for the future.

Talking about promotion:

Congratulating the players, manager John McGlynn and assistant manager Paul Smith on securing the League One title:

Talking about both whether the SPFL vote on ending the season could have been concluded earlier and possible league reconstruction:

Answering the question on if Raith Rovers' proposals for league restructuring can get approved (meaning Kelty Hearts and Brora Rangers get promoted to League Two, no clubs are relegated and there is a 14 team Premiership, with the lower leagues still having ten teams each)