Rovers return to their tales of Celtic triumph

Raith Rovers’ Class of 94 will gather today to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of winning the League Cup.

Their victory – over a Celtic side including the likes of Paul McStay, John Collins and Charlie Nicholas – is one of the most-famous in the competition’s history.

Played at Ibrox because Celtic were using Hampden Park as their home ground in the 199495 campaign while Celtic Park was redeveloped, the tie went first to extra time and then a penalty shoot-out.

Scott Thomson was the hero, saving McStay’s effort to give Jimmy Nicholl’s side – at the time playing in Scotland’s second tier – their first League Cup triumph.

For local boy Colin Cameron (above), the success will always be special.

“That day lives long in the memories of everyone connected with Raith Rovers,” he said.

“I thought it was a great achievement at the time, and I now think that is was an even greater achievement.”

“To go to Glasgow against one of the Old Firm teams and come home with silverware was fantastic.

“The win also led to UEFA Cup ties, including two against Bayern Munich which was a great experience for Raith.”

Cameron, who recently took on the assistant-manager’s position at Airdrie, added: “I went on to win the Scottish Cup with Hearts, which I really enjoyed as well.

“But it will be great to be back in amongst my first Cup-winning squad.”

Jimmy Nicholl will be one of the guest speakers at today’s commemorative brunch, being held in the Strathearn Hotel.