‘Unreal’ – Fans convinced Raith Rovers’ welcome post for Barry Robson is PHOTOSHOPPED

BARRY ROBSON is ready to relaunch his managerial career at Raith.

But fans are convinced the way he's been welcomed to the club is a rehash from his previous job...

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The ex-Aberdeen manager has been appointed as the man to replace Neill Collins at Stark's Park with the team sixth in the Scottish Championship table, 11 months on from his dismissal from Pittodrie.

Collins had quit Rovers for for Sacramento Republic, after the USL Championship side activated a release clause in his contract to bring him back to the USA, where he previously coached Tampa Bay Rowdies.

On first glance, Raith's customary post to announce Robson as their new manager seemed totally regular.

It read: "WELCOME, BARRY ROBSON!

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"Barry is our new manager, joining on a two and a half year deal.

"His experience as a player and coach, as well as his passion and vision for success, set him apart from a strong list of candidates.

"Welcome to our club, Barry."

While there were plenty of replies wishing the former Dundee United, Celtic and Inverness midfielder all the best in Kirkcaldyk, some punters noticed that something was a bit off.

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The post included a picture of Robson in a suit and tie, with his portrait in front of a background of the Stark's Park facade.

And multiple fans believe the picture is the exact same one that Aberdeen used when they unveiled Robson as their manager back in January 2023.

Indeed, the images do look markedly similar, even down to the type of knot used in Robson's tie.

As this fan remarked: "The same photo, they just changed the colour to blue. Unreal."

A second comment came: "Blimey, that is a great spot! I did think it looked familiar!"

Another alluded to the similarity by saying: "That's no Barry Robson. That's Rarry Bobson."

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Others reckoned the photo made Robson look more branch manager than football manager.

One fan said: "Looks like he's just been appointed branch manager of his local Bank of Scotland."

And another quipped: "Why does he look like a car salesman at your local Arnold Clark branch?"

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