Bert Herdman

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Bert Herdman was manager of Raith Rovers F.C. from 1945 to 1961. He presided over one of the most sustained periods of success in the club's history. Raith spent 14 years in the top division while he was manager, [1] despite regularly losing talented young players to English clubs. [2]

Raith Rovers F.C. association football club

Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the town of Kirkcaldy, Fife. The club was founded in 1883 and currently competes in Scottish League One as a member of the Scottish Professional Football League, having been relegated from the Scottish Championship following defeat in the Championship play-off semi-finals in 2017.

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Herdman was appointed as manager in 1945, and was also treasurer of the supporters' club at the time. [3] He was responsible for signing many of Raith's great players, such as Willie Penman [4] and Willie Polland. [5]

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William "Willie" Polland was a Scottish footballer who played for Raith Rovers and Heart of Midlothian. Polland, a defender, began his career with Raith Rovers in 1955, and played about 200 games for the Kirkcaldy club before he was signed by Hearts in April 1961.

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References

  1. ↑ Baillie, Allan (1999-03-20). "Harry Colville". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  2. ↑ Crampsey, Bob (2005-02-22). "Willie Penman Predatory centre-forward for Raith Rovers who was very nearly a Scottish Cup medal winner". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  3. ↑ Hunter, William (2000-04-15). "A tantalising idea of promotion". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  4. ↑ Foy, Jim (2005-02-05). "Farewell to a Legend" . Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  5. ↑ Foy, Jim (2010-02-10). "Mr Willie Polland" . Retrieved 2010-02-14.[ permanent dead link ]


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