Thomson aims for top billing in old pals’ act

RAITH ROVERS

V DUNFERMLINE

Fife derby will set pal against pal – and Raith Rovers skipper Jason Thomson is desperate to ensure he gets the best of the friendly rivalry.

The full-back is likely to play directly against Pars winger Joe Cardle, with whom he became mates during his spell on loan at East End Park five years ago, and the latter’s brief stint at Raith.

Thomson said: “It started when I was at Dunfermline and we kept in touch. When Dunfermline were in trouble financially and Joe needed to find a new club, he ended up at Raith. So, I’ve always kept in touch and it’ll be good if we come up against each other.

“I’ve played against him a few times now and we’ve probably both got the better of each other on a few occasions.”

Dunfermline’s Rhys Mccabe experienced a win and a defeat against Celtic while with Rangers, and hopes to savour the winning feeling for the first time in a Fife derby, following a a defeat and a draw with Raith Rovers so far this season.

He said: “When we played at Ibrox, if Celtic had won they would have won the league. But we won 3-2. That was a memorable moment, having grown up a Rangers fan.

“We went to Celtic Park a few weeks later and we got beat 3-0. They gave us a real doing.”

“But it’s those games, whether they’re good or bad, that you can learn from. You learn from mistakes and from your highs and lows in the game.”