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Previous Clubs: Livingston, Penicuik Athletic (loan), Berwick Rangers (loan), Alloa Athletic (loan), Queen of the South (loan), East Fife (loan), Arbroath (loan), Hartlepool United (loan)
First Signed: May 2023
Contracted Until: June 2026 (Full Time)
Notes
Striker Jack Hamilton signed a 3 year contract in May 2023.
Jack arrived at Stark's Park after spending nearly 6 years at Premiership side Livingston where he spent several periods on loan, gaining valuable match experience and a great reputation in the SPFL Championship after 2 prolific half - season loan spells with Arbroath.
Jack's time at The Red Lichties saw him notch 18 goals in 35 matches as Dick Campbell's squad consolidated their place in Scotland's second tier, finishing second to champions Kilmarnock in season 2021-22. During his time in maroon, he scored 4 goals against The Rovers...
Jack's entry into professional football came with Livingston as a 17 year old, and he has spent time on loan at Berwick, Alloa (where he played alongside current Rovers player Liam Dick). Queen of the South and Fife neighbours East Fife (in season 2020-21).
In season 2022-23 Jack spent a season - long loan at EFL League 2 side Hartlepool, playing alongside former Rovers player Reghan Tumilty as part of Paul Hartley's Scottish contingent at Victoria Park.
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MULLIN
Josh Mullin
Position: Midfileder
Born: 23rd September 1992, Glasgow
Previous Clubs: East Stirlingshire, Pollok, Kilbirnie Ladeside, Albion Rovers, Livingston, Ross County, Hamilton Academical (loan), Ayr United
First Signed: May 2023
Contracted Until: June 2026 (Full Time)
Notes
Wide midfielder Josh Mullin signed for The Rovers on a 3 year deal in May 2023 on completion of his contract with SPFL Premiership side Livingston.
Rovers fans already have fresh memories of Josh (30) from his time on loan at Ayr United, where the energetic wide man scored 10 goals as The Honest Men finished as runners-up to champions Dundee, including a clinical double in early December when Ayr beat The Rovers 2-0 at Somerset Park.
After being signed as a youth player with several clubs (including Rangers, Celtic, Falkirk & Airdrieonians), and then spending several seasons playing Junior football with Pollok and Kilbirnie Ladeside, Josh started his SPFL football journey at the age of 22 with Albion Rovers.
While at Cliftonhill he became a league winner for the first time as the wee Rovers won SPFL League 2 (where he played alongside current Rovers CEO Andrew Barrowman).
Josh then moved on to Livingston (at that time in the SPFL Championship), where he eventually helped The Lions win promotion from SPFL League 1 before moving on to Ross County.
Whilst at Dingwall he again played his part in a league - winning side as The Staggies won the SPFL Championship and promotion to the SPFL Premiership.
Returning to Almondvale and Livingston, Josh continued as a Premiership player with David Martindale's side before joining Ayr United at the start of season 2022-23 initially on loan, and then permanently on deadline day in January of this year.
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CORR
Dylan Corr
Position: Defender
Born: 21st March 2004, Glasgow
Previous Clubs: Celtic
First Signed: May 2023
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Dylan Corr signed a pre - contract with Raith Rovers in May 2023, and will complete the move upon completion of his contract with Celtic.
A 19 year old centre back, Dylan was first signed by Celtic as a 7 year old, and has worked his way through the age groups of the Celtic academy, playing for the Youth, Under 18 and 'B' teams since signing as a professional.
In the 2022-23 season Dylan made 34 appearances for the Celtic 'B' team in the Scottish Lowland Football League (where he became acclimatised to playing mens football), SPFL Challenge Cup and the UEFA Youth League (testing hiself against elite Youth footballers from the top leagues in Europe in 6 games v Real Madrid, Shakhtar and RB Leipzig, playing the full 90+ minutes in each match in that competition).
Rovers manager Ian Murray has been monitoring Dylan's progress throughout the past season, and is delighted that Rovers got ahead of several full-time clubs (who were also keen on the player) in securing the services of the young defender.
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 90 (89 starts). Goals 4.
Left back Liam was the first new signing of the 2021-22 close season.
27 year old Liam has played over 180 matches in the SPFL Championship and League One and most recently impressed playing against the Rovers for Alloa Athletic, where he spent 3 seasons.
Liam came through the youth system at Falkirk, making his first team debut as a substitute in the League Cup on 25 October 2011, and his league debut at the end of that season. In January 2013, Dick signed a professional contract with The Bairns.
Liam started a short-term loan deal with Stranraer in 2015, signing an extension to extend his loan at Stair Park until the end of that season and then signing for The Blues on a permanent basis for the next 2 seasons.
Liam then joined SPFL Championship side Dumbarton on 1 January 2018, leaving The Sons at the end of that season before joining Alloa.
On 16th May it was announced that Liam had extended his time at The Rovers to the end of season 2023-24.
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MILLEN
Ross Millen
Position: Defender
Born: 28th September 1994, Glasgow
Home Sponsor: Arlo, Arden & Flo Christie
Away Sponsor: Jon Gillon
Previous Clubs: Clyde, St Mirren (youth), Dunfermline Athletic, Livingston, Clyde, Queen's Park, Kilmarnock, Scunthorpe United
First Signed: June 2022
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 46 (46 starts). Goals 0.
Ross Millen joined the Rovers in June 2022 on a 2 year deal from EFL League 2 side Scunthorpe United after spending the previous season at Glanford Park.
The son of former Rovers defender Andy Millen (who spent half a season at Stark's Park in the late 1990s), Ross has played nearly 250 games in his career to date after making the breakthrough at the age of 18 along the A92 at East End Park (scoring a memorable winner past Kevin Cuthbert v his new club in a Ramsdens Cup tie in 2014).
Since leaving Fife in 2015, Ross has played in the SPFL Championship for Livingston and SPFL League 2 with Clyde and Queen's Park before a 3 year stint in the SPFL Premiership with Kilmarnock.
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CONNOLLY
Aidan Connolly
Position: Forward
Born: 15th August 1995, Dundee
Home Sponsor: Jay Adamson Anthony
Away Sponsor: David Greig
Previous Clubs: Queen's Park, Dundee United, Brechin city (loan), Raith Rovers, York City, Dunfermline Athletic, Falkirk
First Signed: Jan 2016
Contracted Until: June 2025 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 115 (99 starts). Goals 33.
Aidan started his career at Queen's Park making his debut for the Spiders in November 2012 whilst still at school. He moved to Dundee United in June 2013 and went out on-loan to Brechin City in September of that year. Aidan also played for Scotland U-16 and U-19 early in his career.
Aidan joined Rovers on 22nd January 2016 and made his first Rovers debut in the 0-0 draw against Dumbarton on January 23rd 2016 and scored his first Rovers goal in the 2-0 win over Livingston on 20th February 2016.
After his loan spell ended when the Rovers lost to Hibernian in the Premiership Playoffs, Aidan signed for York City in the English National League and then played for Dunfermline and Falkirk in the 5 years between his spells in Kirkcaldy.
Aidan returned to the Rovers in June 2021 on a 2 year contract after his contract with Falkirk ended.
In May 2023 Aidan extended his contract by a further 2 years, contracting him to the club until the end of season 2024-25
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MATTHEWS
Ross Matthews
Position: Midfielder
Born: 23rd January 1996, Edinburgh
Home Sponsor: IA Software
Away Sponsor: IA Software
Previous Clubs: Edinburgh City (Youth), Royston Rangers Boys’ Club, Raith Rovers Youth Academy
First Signed: May 2013
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 267 (211 starts). Goals 18.
Matthews is a graduate of the Raith Rovers Academy who signed a two-year apprenticeship in May 2013, making his first team debut as a second half sub in the friendly against Sheffield United in July 2013. He made his full first team start against Dumbarton in the last league game of 2014-15, being awarded the Malcom Szpera award for Endeavour at the Supporters’ Club Awards. He signed a new two-year contract in May 2015.
Matthews scored his first senior Rovers goal in the first league game of the 2016-17 season on 6th August 2016 in a 2-0 win at Somerset Park against Ayr United. Having established himself in the team in 2016-17, he was rewarded with an extended contract through to the summer of 2019, and then signed on for an additional season at the end of that deal.
Ross was one of the first players retained, from the title winning League 1 squad, for the current season.
He extended his contract with the Rovers to the end of season 2023-24 on 3rd February 2021.
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GULLAN
Jamie Gullan
Position: Forward
Born: 2nd July 1999, Edinburgh
Home Sponsor: Stuart Watson
Away Sponsor: Bryan Fisher
Previous Clubs: Hibernian, Gala Fairydean (loan), Queens Park (loan), Raith Rovers (loan)
First Signed: Jan 2022
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 90 (71 starts). Goals 26.
Jamie Gullan returned to the club for the fourth time on a 2 and a half year deal from Hibs in January 2022 to boost our attacking options.
Gullan first signed for the Rovers on loan on 28th February 2019 (deadline day of the loan signing window) for the remainder of the 2018-19 season.
He returned to Stark's Park on August 22nd 2019 on loan until January 11th 2020 before returning to Hibs and featuring regularly in first team squads.
Jamie then joined Rovers for a third loan spell on deadline day, 1st Feb 2021, until the end of the 2020-21 season.
The 22 year old has been with Hibs since 2014 after starting in the Hearts youth system, and scored one of the goals in the Final as Hibs beat Aberdeen to with the 2017–18 Scottish Youth Cup final.
Jamie has also spent time on loan with Gala Fairydean Rovers and Queens Park.
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 205 (139 starts). Goals 68.
Vaughan started as an u14 player for Raith Rovers, progressing up the age groups, and he impressed with his performances for the u19s, having stepped up at the tender age of 16.
On 11th January 2012, he was given a 2½ year professional contract, making his debut for the first team as a sub in the 87th minute in the final match of the 2011-12 season, away to Greenock Morton.
He made 3 league appearances in 2012 – 13 season.
The following season, Vaughan became more of a first team regular, making 26 appearances and scoring 7 goals.
Season 2015 – 16 started full of promise for the young striker but he picked up a serious injury, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament and didn't play another game that season. Again, he signed another year long contract, taking him through to the summer of 2017. However, on the very day - 4th January 2017 - he signed a one-year contract extension, he joined fellow SPFL Championship side, Dumbarton, on loan until the end of the 2016-17 season.
Lewis made 35 league appearances in season 2017-18 scoring 15 league goals in total (including 11 goals scored in consecutive games at the start of the season).
Lewis signed an extension to his contract in January 2019, and then extended his deal at the club until June 2024 in April of 2021.
On January 11th 2023 (the 11th anniversary of Lewis signing for the Rovers), it was announced that he had been awarded a Testimonial year, starting with a testimonial match to be played before the start of the 2023-24 season.
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MCNEIL
Andrew McNeil
Position: Goalkeeper
Born: 29th March 2001, Edinburgh
Home Sponsor: Rovers Down South
Away Sponsor: SM Electrical
Previous Clubs: Airdrieonians, Berwick (youth)
First Signed: June 2022
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 4 (4 starts). Clean Sheets 1.
Modern Apprentice 'keeper Andrew came through the youth ranks at Airdrie and Berwick, and signed a 2 year MA contract at the start of season 2022-23.
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 67 (62 starts). Goals 7.
Sam signed for the Rovers in December 2021 on a 2 and a half year deal having most recently played for Dundalk in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
A midfielder, Sam broke through at Hibernian; progressing through the youth academy system and making his debut for the Easter Rd side aged 17 v Rangers in January 2012.
After over 50 appearances for the Hibees, scoring 3 goals (and loan spells at Cowdenbeath, Livingston, Dumbarton and Dundee United), Sam then signed for Dundee United permanently in January 2018.
After over 50 appearance (and 5 goals) for The Terrors, Sam moved to the United States to sign for Phoenix Rising FC in January 2020. After a successful season winning the Western Conference and reaching the USL Championship Final (which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic), Stanton and the club mutually agreed to part ways in December.
In December 2020 Sam signed for Dundalk, until making the switch back to Scotland and Stark's Park.
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THOMSON
Robbie Thomson
Position: Goalkeeper
Born: 7th March 1993, Falkirk
Previous Clubs: Celtic, Stenhousemuir (loan), Airdrie (loan), Rochdale, Cowdenbeath, Queen of the South, Hamilton, Falkirk
First Signed: June 2018
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 55 (48 starts). Clean Sheets 12.
Robbie signed for the Rovers after being released by Falkirk.
He follows in the footsteps of his father Scott who was of course between the sticks when the Rovers won the Division 1 and League Cup double, and played in the UEFA Cup in the mid 1990’s.
Having started his career in the Celtic youth system (joining the Glasgow giants aged 8), Robbie signed a 2 year pro contract in 2012 and was loaned out to Stenhousemuir and Airdrie in season 2012–13 playing a total of 18 games for the Warriors and the Diamonds.
He left Celtic to sign for Rochdale for the 2013–14 season, leaving at the end of that season due to lack of first team opportunities at Spotland, having only played once for The Dale.
Cowdenbeath was his next port of call, where he linked up with former Rovers manager Jimmy Nicholl, playing 32 games in the SPFL Championship campaign and being voted the Supporters Player and Young Player of the season.
Season 2015-16 saw Robbie sign for Queen of the South where he played 30 games before Lee Robinson returned to Palmerston as first choice goalkeeper.
On leaving Dumfries he joined Hamilton on a short-term deal when 3 of their goalkeepers were injured, playing 1 game for the Accies.
Robbie then signed for Falkirk; playing 27 games between January 2017 and May 2018.
In July 2020 Robbie agreed a 1 year contract with the club before the start of the Championship season, extending his contract by a further 2 years to also include Goalkeeping Coach responsibilities.
At the end of the 2022-23 season, Robbie extended his contract to the end of season 2023-24.
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BROWN
Scott Brown
Position: Midfielder
Born: 25th November 1994, Glasgow
Home Sponsor: Ruaridh Kilgour
Away Sponsor: Fifes Finest
Previous Clubs: Clyde (youth), Bradford City, St Johnstone, Dumbarton (loan), Peterhead
First Signed: June 2022
Contracted Until: June 2025 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 50 (50 starts). Goals 3.
Scott Brown signed a 1 year contract with the club in June 2022, and was announced as Team Captain on 5th August.
After coming through the youth ranks at his local team Clyde, Bradford signed Scott in 2012. Scott then moved on to St Johnstone before a successful 6 year spell at Peterhead where he was also Captain.
After fulfilling a clause in his contract re appearances earlier this season, Scott agreed a 1 year extension to his contract, through to June 2024. Shortly after season 2022-23 ended, Scott agreed a further 1 year extension to his contract through to the end of season 2024-25.
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 79 (56 starts). Goals 12.
20 year old Ethan Ross was with Aberdeen since the age of 10, and initially signed for the Rovers on loan in October 2020 before being recalled by The Dons in January 2021.
Ethan is a former skipper of the Dons under 19 side, making his first team debut for the Reds in January 2019 in a Scottish Cup tie v Stenhousemuir. He made his Premiership debut in March of 2019 at Celtic Park from the bench and featured in 9 matches in total for Aberdeen.
He has also been capped at under 17 and under 18 level for Scotland between 2017 and 2018, scoring twice.
A wide midfielder, Ethan has also experienced football in the SPFL Championship with a loan spell at East End Park.
On October 14th 2021 it was announced that Ethan, having been freed by Aberdeen, had signed for the Rovers until the end of season 2023-24.
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EASTON
Dylan Easton
Position: Midfielder
Born: 6th April 1994, Edinburgh
Home Sponsor: 27/11 Appreciation Society
Away Sponsor: Graeme Baxter
Previous Clubs: Livingston, Berwick Rangers, St Johnstone, Arbroath (loan), Dumbarton (loan), Elgin City, Clyde, Forfar Athletic, Kelty Hearts, Airdrieonians
First Signed: May 2022
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 47 (38 starts). Goals 8.
Dylan signed for the Rovers on expiry of his contract at Airdrie where he was crowned SPFL League 1 Player of the Year for season 2021-22.
Newly appointed manager Ian Murray's first signing; Dylan has a wealth of experience acquired since coming through the ranks at Hutchison Vale and will bring even more quality to the Rovers midfield.
Previous Clubs: Hutchison Vale, Tynecastle Boys Club (youth), Heart of Midlothian, Airdrieonians (loan), Kelty Hearts (loan)
First Signed: Jan 2023
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 11 (7 starts). Goals 2.
Central midfielder Scott McGill joined the Rovers on a loan deal until the end of the current season from Heart of Midlothian on 20th January 2023.
Scott previously worked with Rovers manager Ian Murray while on loan at Airdrieonians, and has also spent time on loan at Kelty Hearts.
In May 2023 it was announced that Scot had signed a permanent deal with the club until the end of season 2023-24.
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Aaron Arnott
Position: Midfielder
Born: 19th November 2003, Kirkcaldy
Home Sponsor: Douglas Roberts
Away Sponsor: Daniel Gilmour
Previous Clubs: Fife Elite FA, Brechin City (loan), Bonnyrigg Rose (loan)
First Signed: Oct 2020
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 28 (3 starts). Goals 1.
Aaron Arnott first signed as a youth player in the 2020-21 pre-season, having caught the eye of the Rovers management over the preceding 18 months.
The creative midfielder came through the age groups at Fife Elite Football Academy, and signed as a Modern Apprentice in late October 2020 through to June 2022.
In August 2021 Aaron signed a full professional contract with the club, extending his time at the Rovers through to the end of the 2022-23 season. His contract was then extended (on 20th April 2022) to the end of season 2023-24.
On 7th September 2022 it was announced that Aaron would join Brechin City on loan until the end of the current season. That loan agreement was cancelled on 13th January 2023, and Aaron returned to the club after a number of injuries depleted the Rovers squad.
On 20th January 2023 it was announced that Aaron would join SPFL League 2 side Bonnyrigg Rose on loan until the end of the current season.
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MITCHELL
Kieran Mitchell
Position: Forward
Born: 12th July 2003, Kirkcaldy
Home Sponsor: Coaltown of Wemyss BC
Away Sponsor: Kieron Bowie
Previous Clubs: Bayside FC, Hearts (youth), Fife Elite FA, Bo'ness United (loan), Bonnyrigg Rose (loan)
First Signed: June 2021
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 24 (2 starts). Goals 2.
Kieran Mitchell was signed on a Modern Apprentice contract in June 2021, having started off at Bayside FC and then Hearts Youth Academy before working his way through the age groups at Fife Elite FA.
On February 4th 2022 it was announced that Kieran had joined Lowland League side Bo'ness United on loan until the end of the 2021-22 season to gain match experience with the Newtown Park side.
On 7th September 2022 it was announced that Kieran would join SPFL League 2 side Bonnyrigg Rose on loan until the end of the current season. After scoring 2 goals in 12 matches for Bonnyrigg, the loan agreement was cancelled on 12th January 2023, and Kieran returned to the club after a number of injuries depleted the Rovers squad.
Kieran was subsequently loaned out again to Bonnyrigg Rose on 31st January for the remainder of the current season.
In May 2023 Kieran signed a contract through to the end of season 2023-24.
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Rovers career stats up to season 2022-23: Played 10 (6 starts). Goals 0.
Central defender Adam joined Rovers as a Modern Apprentice in November 2021. The 17 year old came through the ranks at Fife Elite Football Academy.
In January 2022 Adam joined East of Scotland League side Thornton Hibs on loan for the reminder of the 2021-22 season, and in May 2023 signed a contract through to the end of season 2023-24.
