Ex-Raith Rovers star Josh Mullin lands exciting new player/coach role
Following his summer release from Raith Rovers, midfielder Josh Mullin is preparing himself for an exciting new challenge after being appointed as player/coach at League Two outfit Stirling Albion on a one-year deal.
The Forthbank Stadium outfit finished eighth in Scotland’s fourth tier in the season just finished, and have moved swiftly to sign a player with significant experience playing for teams in the upper and lower echelons of the SPFL pyramid.
Mullin, 33, played 41 times for Raith in the 2025-2026 campaign having joined the Kirkcaldy outfit in summer 2023 and his list of former clubs includes East Stirlingshire, Pollok, Kilbirnie Ladeside, Albion Rovers, Livingston, Ross County and Ayr United.
After putting pen to paper with the Binos, Mullin – who during his senior career has scored 55 goals in 439 appearances, said: “I’’m delighted to get everything sorted and become a Stirling Albion player.
"I’m looking forward to meeting the fans, working with the squad and helping the club have a successful season.
"After speaking to the gaffer it was definitely something I was interested in.
"Moving into a coaching role was also something that really appealed to me. So I was delighted to get it over the line.”
Albion manager Steven Whittaker added: “Josh brings real quality and experience to the group.
"He’s played at a very high level in Scotland, knows what it takes to compete, and we’re delighted to bring him to Stirling Albion.”