Scott Brown says Raith Rovers are focusing on each game as it comes.
It’s a well-worn cliche but one that any side in this league would do well to stick to.
Rovers moved up to third in the Scottish Championship with a win over Hamilton last week.
Their next opponents, Dundee, sit one place behind and level on points after a stunning comeback at Firhill.
“We always try and take each game as it comes, Brown tells Courier Sport, “but it’s nice coming in on the Monday when you’ve won on the Saturday.
“But we know there’s only 15 games gone and there’s still a long way to go.”
The midfielder has an air of vindication about him after his move to Stark’s Park.
He was interested as soon as Ian Murray made the move – who then selected Brown as his captain.
The former St Johnstone youngster was impressed by Murray’s Airdrie side last season while at Peterhead.
Teamwork
Rovers have scored a number of team goals already this season, with Brown and his central midfield partner Brad Spencer dictating play.
This week Courier Sport looked at the win percentages of the side with and without Spencer and the difference is stark.
“I’ve really enjoyed playing alongside Brad,” says Brown.
“First and foremost we get on really well off the pitch. It’s important to have someone there you can trust.
“Since he came in the form has improved.
“It allows Stants [Sam Stanton] to move up a wee bit and play off the front. Touch wood, it’s worked so far.
“And we know if we’re not on our game Ross Matthews is ready to come in as well.
“It’s an area of the park where we’re really strong and the four of us are pushing each other do well and make sure we stay in the team.”
Sticking to your guns
Brown says that Murray’s passing style suits the Raith midfielders.
He adds that any match where they haven’t played their game is where they’ve struggled.
He challenged his teammates to stick to their principles, even as teams work them out.
“Any game where we haven’t played football we’ve fell out the game a wee bit.
“So we need to make sure we keep doing that – and believe in ourselves because it’s going to come to the stage that teams are going to know how well we play with the ball.
“Teams are going to spot that and try and stop that. So we need be brave and make sure we keep doing what we’re good at.”
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