Raith Rovers have signed Rangers midfielder Calum Adamson on a season-long loan, strengthening their midfield with a talented 19-year-old. The 19-year-old made his debut for the Fifers on Saturday, replacing Arron Lyall after he was forced off by a hamstring injury in their 2-1 win away to Queen's Park.
What happened?
Raith Rovers have signed Rangers midfielder Calum Adamson on a season-long loan, with the 19-year-old set to make an immediate impact at Stark's Park. Adamson, who has represented Scotland up to under-19 level, impressed at every stage of his development with Rangers and has a productive spell with Alloa Athletic last season.
Why it matters for Raith Rovers
The signing of Adamson is a significant boost for Raith Rovers, who are currently 5th in the Scottish Championship with 45 points from 36 games. The team is 32 points behind leaders St Johnstone and has a recent form of 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first).
What comes next?
Raith Rovers will face Ayr Utd at home on August 22, and Adamson is expected to play a key role in the team's upcoming fixtures. The midfielder has expressed his excitement to work under Dougie and with the boys, and is looking to add goals and assists to his game this season.
