Raith Rovers have announced the appointment of retired businessman Alan Young as chairman following Turnbull Hutton’s decision to step down.
Young has been a board member at Stark’s Park since 2007 and has asked Mario Caira to remain as vice-chairman.
The 61-year-old could have a job on his hands to step into the breach left by Hutton, who proved an outspoken figure in Scottish football during his 15 years on the board at the Kirkcaldy club.
Young said: “I am delighted to accept the appointment as chairman of Raith Rovers. My first duty must be to thank Mario and Turnbull for effectively saving this club on a number of occasions.
“Looking forward, I would ask everyone initially to give me some time to work with the CEO (Eric Drysdale) to improve and further develop the club.
“I will look at our structure with a view to ensuring that all members of the board and all supporters are actively involved to enable the club to make best use of their abilities and expertise.
“It is essential we achieve a positive, enthusiastic attitude in all areas of the club and it is my intention, and that of our new board, to do everything within our power to achieve that.”
