COLLINS QUITS RAITH TO HEAD BACK TO THE STATES

Raith Rovers manager Neill Collins is returning to the USA just three months after taking over at Stark’s Park.

Collins, 41, succeeded Ian Murray in September and leaves the day after leading his side to a 2-1 victory against Queen’s Park at Hampden.

The former Tampa Bay Rowdies and Barnsley manager is now heading back to the States to take over as head coach of USL Championship club Sacramento Republic.

The Rovers board issued a statement today saying, “Last Sunday, we were informed that Sacramento Republic were prepared to activate the compensation clause in Neill’s contract to appoint him as their manager.

“We met with Neill to express our desire to retain him as manager, but he made it clear that his ambition has always been to return to the United States, and this opportunity was too good to turn down for him and his family.

“We would like to thank Neill for his dedication and commitment during his time at Raith Rovers, and we wish him every success in California with Sacramento Republic.

“The process of appointing a new manager is already underway. In the meantime, Colin Cameron and John Potter will oversee first-team duties on an interim basis.”

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