Raith Rovers boss Grant Murray reckons Scottish football won’t be the same without the man who gave him his big break in management.
Murray admits he owes Rovers chairman Turnbull Hutton a debt of gratitude after the Stark’s Park supremo appointed him player-manager back in 2012 following the departure of John McGlynn.
Hutton’s faith in Murray was strengthened further when he offered him a contract extension in December, so the Rovers boss was saddened to see Hutton confirm his intention to step down earlier this week.
“He will be a massive miss to the football club. I have a lot of respect for Turnbull and what he’s done for this football club and myself in giving me the opportunity along with Paul Smith and Laurie Ellis to take over,” he told Courier Sport.
“I’m very proud to be at the football club. Yes, he’s a character in Scottish football, but I think he’s needed.”
While boardroom changes are imminent, Murray is focusing on Saturday’s game at Hearts and ending Raith’s run of five games without a win.
The Jambos were convincing 4-0 winners when the teams last met in Kirkcaldy.
“We know they’re on a great run of form but we would love to be the first team to beat them,” Murray said.
“They’ve got a good group of players that have played top-flight football and guys that have taken to the league right from the start.”