Second signing of the week for Raith Rovers

Following the capture of midfielder Blaise Riley-Snow the Stark’s Park club have signed 18-year-old striker Ethon Varian on loan from Stoke City.

The teenager, who made an appearance as a trialist in Iain Davidson’s testimonial match on Friday, has agreed a deal until January.

The Irishman made his Republic of Ireland U21 debut in March, and has come through the ranks at Stoke after signing as a professional in July 2020.

Varian also spent time on loan at Nantwich Town in the Northern Premier League last season, scoring twice on his debut v Hyde United.