Previous Clubs: Hearts, Queen of the South, Falkirk, Kilmarnock, Alloa (loan)
First Signed: July 2020
Contracted Until: June 2022 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 37 (37 starts). Goals 0.
Jamie signed for the Rovers on 16th July 2020 on a 2 year contract.
In a 18 year professional career, Jamie played 392 matches before arriving in The Lang Toun - he signed for Heart of Midlothian as an academy player, moving from Musselburgh Athletic, and spent time on loan at Queen of the South twice, spending 18 months there and playing 56 games including the 2008 Scottish Cup Final.
He returned to Hearts and spent 6 years there, during which time he established himself as first choice 'keeper, lifted the Scottish Cup and played in a League Cup Final before leaving to sign for Falkirk in the SPFL Championship for 1 season (with another Cup Final appearance to his name with The Bairns).
There then followed a 5 year spell at Premiership Kilmarnock which ended in September 2019 when Jamie joined Alloa in the Championship on loan.
In his debut season at the Rovers Jamie was awarded the Managers Player of the Year and Best Individual Performance Award.
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TUMILTY
Reghan Tumilty
Position: Defender
Born: 26th February 1997, Glasgow
Home Sponsor: Jon Gillon
Away Sponsor: Bill Gillon
Previous Clubs: Dundee United (youth), Ross County, Falkirk (loan), Morton, Dumbarton (loan)
First Signed: Aug 2020
Contracted Until: June 2022 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 41 (41 starts). Goals 4.
Right back Reghan came through the youth system at Dundee United, and played for Ross County, Falkirk, Morton and Dumbarton for 4 seasons before joining the Rovers on a 2 year deal.
Reghan was awarded the Fife Free Press Starcheck Award for his consistently impressive displays at fullback in his opening Rovers season, playing all but a few minutes of every game in 2020-21.
Notes
Left back Liam was the first new signing of the 2021-22 close season.
25 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.
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MUSONDA
Frankie Musonda
Position: Defender
Born: 12th December 1997, Bedford, England
Home Sponsor: Neeburs O’ Geordie Munro
Away Sponsor: Rovers Down South
Previous Clubs: Luton Town, Braintree Town (loan), Oxford City (loan), Hemel Hempstead Town (loan), St Albans City (loan)
First Signed: Aug 2020
Contracted Until: June 2021 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 26 (21 starts). Goals 3.
Raith Rovers signed 22 year old central defender Frankie Musonda on a 1 year contract in August 2020.
The popular Luton Town player came through the ranks of the English Championship clubs football academy, joining The Hatters aged 8, and has also played in The National League South on loan for Braintree Town, Oxford City, Hemel Hempstead Town and most recently at St Albans City.
Notes
Central defender Christophe Berra signed a pre-contract agreement in April 2021, after it was announced he would be leaving Hearts at the end of the 2020-21 season.
Capped 41 times by Scotland, Christophe has played over 600 games in his career, and brings a wealth of experience from the top two leagues in England and Scotland to Stark's Park.
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 227 (222 starts). Goals 10.
Benedictus is the current club captain and made his first team debut in a pre-season friendly against Hearts on 7th July 2015. It wasn't long before Kyle got himself on the Rovers scoresheet when he scored the second goal in a 3-0 victory over Albion Rovers at Stark’s Park in the first round of the League Cup. On 12th January 2017, Benedictus signed a further one-year contract extension, taking him through to the summer of 2018.
Kyle signed a 1 year extension to his contract in January 2019, and after captaining the Rovers to the League 1 title, Kyle signed a 2 year extension to his contract in July 2020.
'Bene' was voted Players’ Player of the Year award at the end of season 2020-21.
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CONNOLLY
Aidan Connolly
Position: Forward
Born: 15th August 1995, Dundee
Previous Clubs: Queen's Park, Dundee United, Brechin city (loan), Raith Rovers, York City, Dunfermline Athletic, Falkirk
First Signed: June 2021
Contracted Until: June 2023 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 17 (14 starts). Goals 5.
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.
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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 2020-21: Played 220 (174 starts). Goals 15.
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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KEATINGS
James Keatings
Position: Forward
Born: 20th January 1992, Glasgow
Previous Clubs: Celtic, St Johnstone (loan), Hamilton Academical (loan), Hamilton Academical, Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian, Dundee United, Inverness Caledonian Thistle
First Signed: June 2021
Contracted Until: June 2023 (Full Time)
Notes
Striker James Keatings signed a pre-contract for a 2 year deal with the Rovers towards the end of season 2021-21.
He started his career in the Celtic youth academy and has played for St Johnstone, Hamilton Academical, Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian, Dundee United and Inverness Caledonian Thistle since making his professional debut in February 2012.
James has extensive Championship experience, winning promotion to the Premier League with Hamilton, and League winners medals with Hearts and Hibs.
A notable stat is that James has scored 13 goals in 24 games AGAINST his current club!
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 171 (112 starts). Goals 56.
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 Scottish 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.
Lewis was awarded the Malcolm Szpera Award for Endeavour at the end of season 2020-21.
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ZANATTA
Dario Zanatta
Position: Forward
Born: 24th April 1997, Victoria, Canada
Previous Clubs: Hearts, Queen's Park (loan), Raith Rovers (loan), Alloa Athletic (loan), Partick Thistle, Ayr United
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 26. Goals 6.
Rovers first signed 24 year old forward Dario Zanatta on 31st August 2017 on a Development Loan from Heart of Midlothian.
Dario has represented Canada at under 16, under 18 and under 20 levels and also spent loan spells at Queens Park and Alloa whilst at The Jambos.
Dario made his Rovers debut as a second half substitute in the 2-1 victory over Ayr United on 9th September 2017 and scored his first Rovers goal in the 5-0 victory over Queen's Park at Hampden Park on 16th September 2017.
Dario returned to Hearts on January 10th 2018 to allow him to attend a winter training camp in Spain with the first team.
On January 30th 2018 he returned to Rovers for a further loan period until the end of the 2017-18 season.
He returned to the Rovers on a 2 year deal in June 2021, when his contract with Ayr United came to an end.
Notes
Central defender Tom agreed a 2 year Pre - Contract Agreement with the Rovers in February 2021.
Born in the village of Wootton Wawen in the English Midlands, Tom started his football journey in the youth academies of Birmingham City and then Glasgow Rangers.
As a professional he has played for Dumbarton, Stranraer & Dunfermline Athletic over the last 5 seasons in the SPFL Championship, League 1 and League 2 (winning promotion via the playoffs to League 1 with The Bully Wee in 2018-19).
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 70 (56 starts). Goals 4.
Brad signed for the Rovers in June 2019, having played against us the previous season for Forfar Athletic.
Brad started off in the Houston Dynamo academy before joining Kilmarnock in 2017 and then signing for Dumbarton at the start of the 2018-19 season.
He made the switch to Station Park in January 2019.
On October 4th it was announced that Brad had extended his contract until the end of season 2020-21.
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MCKAY
David McKay
Position: Defender
Born: 17th June 1998, Livingston
Home Sponsor: Bill Gilby
Previous Clubs: Hibernian Youth Academy
First Signed: Jan 2016
Contracted Until: June 2022 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 79 (57 starts), Goals 3.
McKay joined the Rovers Development Squad after spending 4 years with Hibernian. When he was pitched into action in the U20 Development squad, he shone out as an excellent prospect and the management moved quickly to secure his signature.
Dave played a major part in the success of the U20 Development Team and lifted the trophy as captain of the side in season 2016-17. He made his first team debut in the Scottish League Cup game against Cowdenbeath in season 2017-18.
Before the start of the 2020-21 Championship season Dave agreed a 1 year deal with the Rovers.
He underwent an operation on his ACL on 21st August 2020, and will be in rehab for most of season 2020-21, signing a 1 year contract extension whilst undergoing rehab.
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TAIT
Dylan Tait
Position: Midfielder
Born: 1st December 2001
Home Sponsor: Nanette Pearson
Away Sponsor: John & Philip Drysdale
Previous Clubs: Partick Thistle (youth), Fife Elite FA
First Signed: Jan 2019
Contracted Until: June 2024 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 58 (40 starts). Goals 8.
Dylan signed his first pro contract in January 2019 and made his first team debut from the bench away to Montrose on the 4th of May 2019.
He started as a 1st year Modern Apprentice in summer 2019, playing for Rovers Reserves.
After featuring regularly in matchday squads in season 2019-20, Dylan has impressed with his workrate and commitment (scoring 3 vital goals for the team) and was rewarded with a contract extension in February 2020.
In December 2020 Dylan agreed a contract extension through to the summer of 2024.
Dylan was awarded the award for Young Player of the Year at the end of season 2020-21.
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THOMSON
Robbie Thomson
Position: Goalkeeper
Born: 7th March 1993, Falkirk
Home Sponsor: Gordon Deas
Away Sponsor: 27/11 Appreciation Society
Previous Clubs: Celtic, Stenhousemuir (loan), Airdrie (loan), Rochdale, Cowdenbeath, Queen of the South, Hamilton, Falkirk
First Signed: June 2018
Contracted Until: June 2023 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 45 (41 starts). Goals 0.
Robbie signed for the Rovers after being released by SPFL Championship club Falkirk.
He follows in the footsteps of his father Scott who was of course between the sticks when the Rovers won the League Cup and played in the UEFA Cup in the 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.
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VARIAN
Ethon Varian
Position: Forward
Born: 11th August 2002, Cork, ROI
Previous Clubs: Stoke City, Nantwich Town (loan)
First Signed: July 2021
Contracted Until: Jan 2022 (Full Time)
Notes
Striker Ethon joined the Rovers on loan from Stoke City U23s in July 2021.
A native of County Cork, he made his U21 debut for his country in March 2021 and has come through the ranks at The Potters, signing as a pro in July 2020.
Ethon also spent time on loan at Nantwich Town in the Northern Premier League last season, scoring twice on his debut v Hyde United.
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 2 (0 starts). Goals 0.
Striker Luke is a Burntisland native who started his football journey with Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts FC and has been training in the Celtic academy system since 2014.
He signed a Modern Apprentice contract with the Rovers in September 2020 after impressing in training, and made his Rovers debut in the pre-season game v Stenhousemuir when he came on as a substitute.
On 13th July 2021 Luke was loaned to Cowdenbeath until January 2022.
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RILEY - SNOW
Blaise Riley - Snow
Position: Midfielder
Born: 23rd September 1998, London
Previous Clubs: Barnet, Harefield United, CD Universidad Alicante
First Signed: July 2021
Contracted Until: Jan 2022 (Full Time)
Notes
An energetic midfielder, Blaise Riley - Snow signed for the Rovers in July 2021 on a short-term deal.
Blaise started out with his local team Barnet and has also turned out for Harefield United and most recently CD Universidad Alicante in Spain.
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ARNOTT
Aaron Arnott
Position: Midfielder
Born: 19th November 2003, Fife
Home Sponsor: Douglas Roberts
Away Sponsor: Douglas Roberts
Previous Clubs: Fife Elite FA
First Signed: Oct 2020
Contracted Until: June 2022 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 1 (0 starts). Goals 0.
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.
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MITCHELL
Kieran Mitchell
Position: Forward
Born: 12th July 2003
Previous Clubs: Fife Elite FA
Contracted Until: Jun 2023 (Full Time)
Notes
Kieran Mitchell was signed on a Modern Apprentice contract in June 2021, having worked his way through the age groups at Fife Elite FA.
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COULSON
Quinn Coulson
Position: Midfielder
Born: 1st September 2003, Scotland
Home Sponsor: Bill Clark
Away Sponsor: Linda Patrick
Previous Clubs: Fife Elite FA
First Signed: Feb 2020
Contracted Until: June 2022 (Full Time)
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 5 (1 start). Goals 2.
Attacking midfielder Quinn signed a Modern Apprentice contract in February 2020, having come through the ranks of the Fife Elite Football Academy.
Quinn joined existing Modern Apprentices Kieron Bowie, Dylan Tait and Kyle Bow to start his football development on a full time basis after impressing John McGlynn and Paul Smith earlier in season 2019-20 in bounce games.
Quinn made his debut for the Rovers team in the 2021-21 pre-season friendlies, featuring in all the matches and scoring against Falkirk and Berwick Rangers.
On 16th July 2021 Quinn was loaned to Cowdenbeath until January 2022 along with teammate Luke Mahady.
Notes
Rovers career stats up to season 2020-21: Played 1 (0 starts). Goals 0.
Young 'keeper Kyle was signed as a Modern Apprentice halfway through season 2019-20, having impressed manager John McGlynn in pre-season training and playing a full part in training with the first team since the start of that season.
He was on the bench for the first time in a competitive match at Airdrie on 1st February 2020.
Kyle made his debut for the Rovers in the preseason friendly win over Berwick in September 2020, replacing Jamie MacDonald for the last 20 minutes of that match.
In November 2020 Kyle returned to Hillfield Swift’s on loan until January 2021, in order to get match experience.
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YOUNG
Greig Young
Position: Defender
Previous Clubs: Fife Elite FA
First Signed: July 2021
Contracted Until: June 2023 (Full Time)
Notes
A 17 year old left back, FEFA graduate Greig Young signed a Modern Apprentice contract in July 2021 after impressing in the Rovers pre-season fixtures, covering for Liam Dick.
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POPLATNIK
Matej Poplatnik
Position: Forward
Born: 15th July 1992, Ljublijana, Slovenia
Previous Clubs: Zarica Kranj, Triglav Kranj, Montana, Kerala Blasters, Kaposvári Rákóczi (loan), Livingston
First Signed: July 2021
Contracted Until: June 2022 (Full Time)
Notes
Raith Rovers secured the signature of Matej Poplatnik on a season - long loan from Livingston FC on 2nd July 2021.
Matej is a Slovenian striker who has represented his country at Under 20 and Under 21 levels while playing for NK Triglav Kranj in the Slovenian First League.
Matej has also played for Montana in the Bulgarian 2nd League, as well as Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League.
The striker signed for SPFL Premiership Livingston FC in 2020 and has represented The Lions 25 times, scoring 3 goals in the Cups including the winning goal versus The Rovers in extra time of the Scottish Cup Round 3 tie in April 2021.
