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Thursday 24th July 2014

Holders ready to defend trophy

Raith Rovers begin their defence of the Petrofac Training Cup when they face Fife rivals Dunfermline at East End Park on Saturday.

Raith Rovers begin their defence of the Petrofac Training Cup when they face Fife rivals Dunfermline at East End Park on Saturday.

Grant Murray's side won the trophy for the first time in their history in April, defeating Rangers 1-0 after extra time at Easter Road thanks to a John Baird goal.

Rovers knocked out Jim Jefferies' team en route to their 2013/14 success so the Pars will be out for revenge this weekend as the clubs bid for a place in Tuesday’s second-round draw.

The last team to successfully defend the trophy were Airdrie, winners in 2000/01 and 2001/02.

Rival bosses Murray and Jefferies are pictured with the Petrofac Training Cup in North Queensferry, in the shadow of the Forth Rail Bridge.