Raith Rovers have signed John Robertson from East Kilbride. Robertson is ready to 'rip up' the Scottish Championship.

What happened?

John Robertson has joined Raith Rovers on a Bosman move after winning the League Two title with East Kilbride. He was named PFA Scotland's Player of the Year for the division.

Why it matters for Raith Rovers

Robertson's signing is a significant boost to Raith Rovers' Championship bid. The team is currently 5th in the Scottish Championship, with 45 points from 36 games. Their recent form is WLLWW.

What comes next?

Robertson is confident he can perform at the Championship level. He has already tipped Raith Rovers for promotion to the Premiership. The 24-year-old winger has excelled for East Kilbride in League Two, scoring 32 goals. He said: 'I've always had belief in my own ability, that's one thing about me. I know I'm the man.' Robertson's last game for East Kilbride was a thumping win over Clyde, securing promotion on Saturday. He hailed the EK gaffer, Mick Kennedy, for rescuing his career. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th in Scottish Championship | | Points | 45 | | Recent form | WLLWW | | Last result | Raith Rovers 3-2 Ross County (2026-05-01) | Robertson is looking forward to giving it a good bash next season. He thinks it's a great move for him. He has spoken to Dougie Imrie, who seems brand new. The only league Robertson hasn't played in yet in Scotland is the Championship. He's looking forward to trying to rip up the Championship. Robertson scored a five-minute hat-trick against Raith in the League Cup this season. He thought he'd played poorly for the whole game. But he's confident he can make a difference for Raith Rovers. The team will be hoping to build on their recent form and push for promotion. With Robertson on board, they may have a chance to 'rip up' the Championship.