Club 31/01/2018
Signings & Loans – a summary
With the transfer window closing at 11pm tonight (and with 3 outward loan signings being finalised in the last hour) here is a summary of all signings and loans Raith Rovers FC have been involved in this month:
LOANED OUT
3 of our talented Development Squad have joined SJFA East Superleague clubs on Development Loans until the end of the current season.
All 3 loan deals are part of the players planned development, and will aid them in their progress as full time professional players. They will continue to train with the Rovers squad through the day (as well as one evening per week with their ‘new’ clubs). Additionally, they will still be available for selection to play for Craig Eastons squad in the Development League East:
Midfielder Ryan Stevenson has joined Bo’ness United. A graduate of Fife Elite Football Academy, the 19 year old has performed consistently for Raith Rovers under 20’s in the Development League East this season as well as being a key player in the league winning team last season, and joins the B.U.’s (his local team) to gain competitive match experience in the SJFA East Superleague.
Midfielder Kyle Bell has joined Dundonald Bluebell. Another graduate of Fife Elite Football Academy, the 18 year old has been a regular for the under 20’s in the Development League East this season and last, and joins Dundonald to gain competitive match experience.
Left back Euan Valentine has joined Broxburn Athletic. The 17 year old is the youngest of the signed players in the Rovers Development Squad, having graduated from Fife Elite Football Academy.
He played several times for the u20’s last season as a trialist and signed a Modern Apprenticeship contract in May 2017 whilst still aged 16. Euan is comfortable defending and attacking down the left flank and joins Broxburn to gain competitive match experience.
JOINED
As previously reported, the following additions were also made to the first team squad:
Willis Furtado signed from Airdrieonians on a contract until the end of the current season. The wide midfielder who can also play as striker made his debut at Stair Park v Stranraer and also played the full 90 minutes of last weekend’s match at Alloa Athletic.
Dario Zanatta rejoined the club on loan from Hearts until the end of the current season, after hitting form for the Rovers before his return to Tynecastle. So far, Dario has featured in 14 games for Rovers, scoring 5 goals.