Matthew Elder

Deputy Sports Editor, Scotsman & Scotland on Sunday. Former Fife Free Press sports editor. Views my own.

[Scotsman Sport @ScotsmanSport]

Steve Clarke contract extension a risky move from Scottish FA amid mixed reaction from Tartan Army | @mattelder_ https://t.co/41aPfq3qNz

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

'Outstanding' Rangers loanee lands Raith awards night quadruple as manager reveals plan for Ibrox talks

https://t.co/FzeOYhFB6v

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

Raith Rovers players set for Monday meeting as star man pleads for contract extension
https://t.co/HGVSMXhNtS

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

No complaints over him not being picked for last month’s squad given his injury record but if Ross Stewart maintains fitness and form through to the summer then he is a no-brainer for Steve Clarke to take to the World Cup.

[Barry Anderson @BarryAnderson_]

Ross Stewart scores his eighth goal in his last 16 games for Southampton. Pushing hard for a place in Scotland's World Cup squad. 👀
#TartanArmy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #EFL

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

Interested to see how Marc Leonard fares at Hearts. Caught my eye as I was following career of Kieron Bowie post-Raith. They played together at Northampton for 2 years. Here’s a piece I wrote on him 18 months ago

“one of the best ever to wear the shirt”

https://t.co/NcmmUCkK89

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

A great Black Friday offer here for those of you who enjoy reading The Scotsman website and would like to have unlimited access and fewer ads. More details here: https://t.co/hrubWMCywG

[Scotsman Sport @ScotsmanSport]

Raith Rovers cup-winning legend in running for Stark's Park managerial vacancy https://t.co/K81GeaTdyz

[Steven Lawther @stevenredcircle]

Great article from @mattelder_ on We Led in Munich and the magic of our European run.

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

Some words on Kieron Bowie who I watched make his senior breakthrough for Raith Rovers at 16. His time was always coming…

[Scotsman Sport @ScotsmanSport]

Scotland has a new number nine and Steve Clarke was there to witness the real deal in action | @mattelder_ https://t.co/Z0K9dSM3hZ

[Raith Rovers Football Club @RaithRovers]

Never change, Scottish football.

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

Very difficult news to digest. A childhood hero who I had the pleasure of getting to know later in life through work and amateur football. RIP Big Shaun, you were one of a kind.

[Raith Rovers Football Club @RaithRovers]

Everyone at Raith Rovers Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Rover Shaun Dennis.

Shaun played 453 games for us, and has won more winners medals than any player in Rovers history.

Our thoughts are with Shaun’s loved ones at this sad time.

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

Sir David Gray tifo unveiled by Hibs fans ahead of kick off against Dundee United at Easter Road

[Allan Crow @FifeFreePressEd]

BREAKING |@FifeFlyers announce deal for new owners to take over club - ans they are staying in the @officialEIHL
https://t.co/sNgyzpUmzL

[Hibernian Football Club @HibernianFC]

A strong Hibernian away following in the North Stand today 👏

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

@C_ENicolson @PoliceScotland Spot on. Stranraer v Raith went ahead despite amber weather warning in area few years back. Game abandoned after 15 minutes and then had dangerous journey home through flooded roads. Met Office say do not travel. Sheer arrogance/ignorance/incompetence for SPFL to ignore 🙄

[Raith Rovers Football Club @RaithRovers]

FT: Raith Rovers 1-0 T̶h̶e̶ ̶I̶n̶v̶i̶n̶c̶i̶b̶l̶e̶s̶ Falkirk

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

Raith Rovers are closing in on the appointment of Neill Collins (41) as their new manager. The Scot, who hails from Troon, spent most of his playing career in England including spells at Leeds, Sheffield United and Wolves. Has managed in the US and most recently at Barnsley.

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

'Stunned' Ian Murray breaks silence on Raith Rovers sacking and his plans to return to management
https://t.co/4qHGBeelA2

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

David Healy has done a U-turn and turned down the Raith job. He applied, was placed on shortlist, contact was made last week and personal terms agreed. Raith thought they had their man but Linfield put up a fight, offered Healy a new contract, and he has now decided to stay.

[Matthew Elder @mattelder_]

Raith closing in on the appointment of a new manager...

[Scotsman Sport @ScotsmanSport]

Raith Rovers agree terms with ex-Rangers striker over managerial vacancy as appointment nears | @mattelder_ https://t.co/I250Jpl16x