Players who have represented both Raith Rovers and Dundee
By Matthew Elder
Published 12th Jul 2019, 07:36 BST
Ahead of Saturday’s Betfred Cup match, we have taken a look at some of the players who have turned out for both Raith Rovers and Dundee down the years.
The list includes two current Rovers players, a former Scottish Football Writers’ Player of the Year, and a striker who went on to play in a UEFA Cup final.
Raith _ Qos 12 Sept 15 Starks Park Kirkcaldy.Kyle Benedictus celebrates.
The Dundonian defender started his career with the Dark Blues aged 17. He spent seven years at Dens, making 94 appearances, before joining Raith in 2015, where he has become captain, and will make his 136th appearance on Saturday
Davo spent eight years at Raith before moving to Dundee in 2012. After three years at Dens Park, including a Championship winners medal, he returned to Raith in 2015 and is now starting his 13th season with his home town club.
The striker scored 34 goals across two spells at Raith including his Ramsdens Cup final winner against Rangers in 2014. Spent one season at Dens Park in 2012-13, scoring five goals as the club was relegated from the Premiership.
The striker moved up from England to sign for Raith in 2003, and after a prolific start, scoring 13 times in 20 games, he was sold to Millwall, who then loaned him to Dundee, where he managed eight goals in 32 games in 2004-05.
A goal-scoring legend at both Raith and Dundee in the 1960s and 70s. Became the first non-Old Firm player to be named Scottish Football Writers' Player of the Year in 1967-68 while at Raith. Went on to manage both clubs.
Arrived in Scotland in 2001 to sign for Raith. The Spaniard scored 22 times in a relegation campaign, prompting Dundee to sign him for £100,000. Was a big hit in his two seasons at Dens before earning a move to Rangers.
A Dundee stalwart, playing 13 seasons at Dens Park between 1997 and 1990, including winning the 1978-79 Scottish First Division. The defender then crossed the Tay to sign for Raith, winning the First Division again in 1992-93.
Defender began his career with Raith in 1990, winning two Scottish First Division titles and the League Cup during his six years at Stark's Park. Raeside moved to Dundee in 1996, where he won another First Division title in 1998.
Midfielder began his career with Dundee in 2003 where he was a first team regular until moving to city rivals Dundee United in 2008. After spells in England and Romania joined Raith in 2015, spending three years at Stark's Park.
Defender spent a season on loan at Dundee from Celtic in 2012-13. Had a spell with Ross County before joining Raith in 2015. Spent one season at Stark's before following Ray McKinnon to Dundee United for a five-figure fee.
The highly-rated young forward joined Raith on a six-month loan deal from Dundee in January 2016. However, the teenager failed to set the heather alight at Stark's Park, scoring just once in 14 appearances. Now at Hearts.
The much-travelled French striker signed a short-term deal with Dundee in 2014, helping them to win the Championship, before moving to Raith where he spent one season, scoring seven times, including a Scottish Cup winner at Ibrox
It was Nov, 2007 when the left back first arrived at Dens on loan from St Mirren, before making the move permanent, and going on to win the Challenge Cup the following year. Spent the 2012-13 season at Raith under Grant Murray.
