Lifelong Raith fan, Brown believes the deal represents a "significant day" for Kirkcaldy and the club. He said : "Loads of local people have put their money in, from best-selling authors like Ian Rankin and Val McDermid to lots of local people who have had an interest in the club. Now we have a Supporters Trust member on the board for the first time, and there's a whole programme of community outreach to the schools and local clubs now being planned. I believe it's a very significant day for Kirkcaldy - it's a new start, and just at the end of the year we will be beginning a new chapter in what has been a great history for our local club, Raith Rovers." The club have thanked everybody involved in the consortium, which has raised funds to buy out former owners West City Developments. A statement from the club said: "It has been an enormous effort by a great many people to achieve this deal and no-one should doubt that the club faces ongoing challenges. But everyone concerned is very much looking forward to setting about shaping the way forward." | ||
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