Stunning response to Rovers plea

Bill Clark admits he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the response to Raith Rovers’ cash drive after raising close to £15,000 in 24 hours.

And the Stark’s Park chairman has revealed that even supporters of other clubs have contributed.

Rovers launched a scheme on Tuesday allowing fans to contribute to their coffers as they seek to combat the shortfall created by the lack of gate receipts and hospitality events during football’s enforced hiatus.

By yesterday afternoon the JustGiving page had already raised around £13,000, with an amount in the region of £2,000 donated via PayPal and direct bank transfer.

It has left Rovers closing in on their initial £25,000 at pace and Clark has been blown away by the displays of generosity amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Clark said: “We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the support and, as a board, we are just over the moon with how people have responded.

“We only launched this on Tuesday afternoon and, within 24 hours, we had those sort of sums.

“It’s not only our own fans, but supporters from other clubs have contributed, which is quite amazing. That was the most surprising part of all this.

“It is wonderful that people are coming together and offering financial support where they can.

“Given the situation, a few clubs could find themselves with real challenges in the near future and that togetherness could be very important.”

Despite the financial challenges being faced by Rovers, it is understood all players and staff have been assured that they will be paid in full this month and that there is no impending cash crisis.