Raith Rovers complete deal for Hibs right-back Fraser Mullen
ByCraig Smith
12/12/13
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Hibernian's Lewis Stevenson (left) and Fraser Mullen train ahead of their side's weekend trip to Parkhead.
Raith Rovers have completed a deal for former Hibs right-back Fraser Mullen following his release from the Edinburgh club.
The 20-year-old has made the switch to Stark’s Park and will go straight into the Rovers squad for their trip to Morton on Saturday.
Mullen had been a loan target for Raith boss Grant Murray but, under SPFL rules which say clubs can only loan one player from another club at a time, a temporary transfer was out of the question due to Hibs left back Callum Booth’s current loan at Raith.
However, a deal was struck to free the player from his contract and Mullen who has represented Scotland at Under 17 level has signed a deal at the Kirkcaldy club covering the remainder of the season.
Mullen, who is a product of the youth academy at Hearts, signed for the Tynecastle team’s derby rivals in June 2013 but has struggled to nail down a starting place at Hibs.
Meanwhile, Morton have confirmed that former Scotland striker Garry O’Connor will be available to play against Raith at Cappielow after the necessary clearance came through.
Raith Rovers complete deal for Hibs right-back Fraser Mullen
