WELCOME, PAUL HANLON!

We are absolutely thrilled to confirm the signing of centre-back Paul Hanlon on a three-year deal.

Speaking exclusively to raithrovers.net, Paul said, “I’m absolutely delighted to sign for The Rovers until 2027. I can’t wait to meet the boys, start training and build on the great work that was done last season.“

Ian Murray also commented, “Paul is an excellent signing for us and a lot of work went into getting him. Left-footed centre halves are hard to find but Paul has played at the highest level in Scotland for a number of years and brings us real quality in defence and in terms of leadership, calmness and aggression. He reads the game exceptionally well and makes the squad stronger. We look forward to working with him and look forward to what he will bring to us also.“

Paul made the move up to Hibernian’s First Team from the Academy in 2008, after impressing early as a youngster.

He stayed in Edinburgh for almost two decades, racking up over 550 appearances and scoring some vital goals across his career.

Twice voted Hibs’ Player of the Year, Paul has been a model of consistency and a real leader, in both good times and bad.

He was rewarded with a testimonial in 2018, and is most fondly remembered at Easter Road for his goal at Tynecastle in their 2016 Scottish Cup campaign.

Paul sits fifth on Hibs’ all-time appearance list, and has left an everlasting impression both on and off the pitch.

As well as a fantastic playing career, he and our other new signing Lewis Stevenson proudly run the Hanlon Stevenson Foundation, which does tremendous work in helping young people.

Everyone at Raith Rovers is incredibly excited to see Paul with us for the next three years.

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