Here, the Fife Free Press turns the spotlight on the nine men currently trying to help get the Kirkcaldy club up the Scottish Championship table.

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Shaun Byrne. The former Dundee man joined Raith Rovers on a two-year deal in May, after being released from his Dundee contract. The popular midfielder was on loan at Raith last season. (Pic Roddy Scott/SNS) Photo: Roddy Scott - SNS Group

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Fankaty Dabo. The former Coventry City right-back, 28, has huge pedigree and - after a short spell with Forest Green Rovers - penned a short term contract with Rovers until January (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group) Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group

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Callum Fordyce. The former Airdrieonians centre-back and assistant manager, 32, penned a two-year deal with Raith this summer but unfortunately has missed recent matches due to injury. (Pic Raith Rovers) Photo: Raith Rovers

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Kieran Freeman. Having previously spent four years with Dundee United, the 24-year-old right-back signed for Raith on a one-year deal after tearing up his contract with St Patrick's Athletic. (Pic Fife Photo Agency) Photo: walter neilson